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QANTAS: I know when the next double status promotion is going to start.
Let’s start by confessing that the headline is a lie. No one knows when the promo will drop, except a small group within the Qantas promo team! What I am about to present is just speculation, some of which is my own, and some is drawn from the knowledge and...
2PAXfly
AUSTRALIA: Airlines claim passenger protections ‘unworkable’. Surprise!
Australia’s airlines are pushing back hard against the federal government’s proposed aviation consumer protections, warning the reforms are “unworkable”, confusing, and will push up airfares. Not very imaginative arguments, and ones that every consumer protection initiative has faced. What’s the government proposing? The government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,...
Wild About Travel
A Moomin Pilgrimage Through 80 Years of Finnish Magic
I just spent two amazing weeks in Finland, which remains one of my favourite countries in the world. This trip: Helsinki, Rovaniemi, and Turku. I’m still processing everything I experienced. The timber architecture of Rovaniemi, the frozen Baltic where ships should be, and now this: my Moomin pilgrimage across 80...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 8 February 2026
Hope your weekend has been as good as mine. Below is a summary of stories that appeared in the blog over the last week. QANTAS: Gets A321XLR configuration very wrong. Too few loos. By 2paxfly on 06 Feb 2026 12:17 pmWhen Qantas began introducing its new Airbus A321XLRs, the focus...
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One Mile at a Time
Wow: Air Canada Orders Up To 16 Airbus A350-1000s, Deliveries Start 2030
Air Canada has just announced a very exciting aircraft order, which I think many of us were anticipating.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Pride Flag Removed From Stonewall National Monument in New York
The pride flag has reportedly been removed from Stonewall National Monument in New York recently, which has resulted in controversy and calls for the flag to return — as well as a movement to raise the pride flag back on the flagpole at 4:00 in the afternoon Eastern Standard Time...
The Alviator
The 15 Premium Economy Products I Would Love To Review Next
We specialise in premium economy reviews at The Alviator, especially between Europe and Asia. Here are the airlines I'd like to review next. The post The 15 Premium Economy Products I Would Love To Review Next appeared first on The Alviator.
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party gift cards & fixed-value Visa & Mastercard gift cards
Kroger is again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store, as well as fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards. This promotion was already valid on third party gift cards purchased from Wednesday February 4 through Tuesday February 17, 2026, but...
One Mile at a Time
Frontier Airlines Will Shrink Massively By Returning & Deferring Planes
Over the past several years, we’ve seen the ultra low cost carrier business model in the United States under immense stress. With costs going up and the legacy carriers better competing, they’ve found themselves in a really challenging situation. Obviously Spirit Airlines is in the worst position, but Frontier Airlines...
Frequent Miler
Chase Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card Review (2026)
The Chase Ink Business Unlimited card is unique among Chase’s Ultimate Rewards (UR) business cards in that it gives you 1.5x earnings on all spending. However, unlike its consumer doppelgänger, the Chase Freedom Unlimited, the Business Unlimited doesn’t offer any other spending category bonuses. Given that, is the card still worth carrying,...
Your Mileage May Vary
I Tried Frontier’s “Turn Old Miles Into Flights” Big Game Promo. Of Course It Got Weird.
Frontier ran a Super Bowl promo that actually sounded… kind of clever. The pitch was basically: take miles you already have elsewhere and “turn them into” Frontier miles. In theory,…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Aims To Have 300 Airplanes Refitted With Free, Superfast Starlink Wi-Fi By The End Of The Year
Southwest Airlines has just announced that it is rolling out free, superfast Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet, and the Dallas-based carrier is setting its sights on an aggressive installation timeline with plans to have as many as 300 airplanes running Starlink by the end of 2026. The announcement was made...
One Mile at a Time
Airline Executive Slams IndiGo After Missing Flight Due To Rolling Delay
It’s not unusual to see people miss flights, and/or to see them lose their patience with frontline airline employees. Here’s a unique twist on that, as a former senior airline executive has gone on a bit of a rant, after IndiGo left him behind during a rolling delay. Are his...
Frequent Miler
Southwest also has targeted card upgrade offers
Similar to some United cardholders getting upgrade offers, some Southwest cardholders are also being targeted for similar – albeit not quite as generous – upgrade offers. The Deals Some Chase Southwest cardholders are being targeted for the following upgrade offers: Earn 5,000 bonus points when you upgrade to the Rapid...
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Airlines to Launch Starlink Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet
Southwest Airlines is preparing to take inflight connectivity to the next level with the… The post Southwest Airlines to Launch Starlink Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Just Solved Their Biggest Problem—Starlink Wifi Will Make Them Flyable Again
Southwest Airlines has dominated my home airport in Austin, but I’ve long avoided flying them—not for their bag fees or the boarding process, but because their unreliable wifi crushed productivity. Now, Southwest is finally fixing their biggest problem by rapidly rolling out Starlink wifi, promising internet speeds in the air...
View from the Wing
United Airlines Is Handing Out Silver Elite Status—Breaks Precedent In Loyalty Strategy
United Airlines is quietly giving away Silver elite status—a dramatic shift from traditional airline loyalty strategy—by pairing it directly with targeted credit card offers, signaling a bold new approach that could change how frequent flyer perks are earned industry-wide.
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Hilton points with (up to) a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Hilton promotion fit that criteria?
Your Mileage May Vary
Delta Safety Video Interrupts Super Bowl Halftime Show, Leaving Passengers Furious
A delayed Delta flight out of Orlando sparked audible frustration when the FAA-required safety briefing cut into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance. Federal regulations require airlines to present the…
One Mile at a Time
Did You Know Qatar Airways Lets You Take Business Class Pillows Off The Plane?
Here’s a policy that many people don’t realize exists, so I figure it’s worth covering, minor as it may be…
Frequent Miler
Get fast track to United Silver status with targeted new card offers
United recently increased the welcome offers on some of their credit cards, but there’s an interesting additional element for some people. That’s because targeted MileagePlus members are receiving emails or physical mailers that include a fast track to Silver status as part of the welcome offer. In the screenshot above...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Three United Airlines Flight Attendants Seriously Injured After Air Traffic Control Failed To Alert Pilots Of Turbulence
Three United Airlines flight attendants on a flight from Los Angeles to Newark were seriously injured when their Boeing 777-200 experienced “a sudden drop” when it hit a pocket of turbulence, throwing the crew members, as well as several passengers, and an unsecured baby into the ceiling. On Wednesday, the...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: TK209 Singapore Changi to Istanbul Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) – Growing Old in Style
TK209 Singapore Changi Terminal 1 to Istanbul Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) Growing Old in Style It’s time to start heading towards Europe as I start to bring my Asian adventure to a close. How does Turkish Airlines stack up in Business Class with one of their newer products?  In this mammoth...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Did You Know About Tłusty Czwartek With LOT Polish Airlines?
Did you know about Tłusty Czwartek with LOT Polish Airlines? This promotion occurs for tomorrow starting today because Tłusty Czwartek translates from Polish into English as Fat Thursday — which is in effect typically for the Polish market, as airports in Poland are usually the origination airports of the deals. As...
{Tech} for Travel
Nomad ChargeKey completes the look for Cosmic Orange iPhone owners
Colour-matched to Cosmic Orange, Nomad ChargeKey keeps iPhone 17 Pro owners powered with a 240W USB-C keychain cable and 10Gbps transfer speeds. The post Nomad ChargeKey completes the look for Cosmic Orange iPhone owners appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Qatar Airways Avios With 50% Bonus, 1.53 Cents Each: Worth It?
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for luxury travel. The Qatar Airways Privilege Club program has launched its latest promotion on purchased Avios, and it has the potential to be a good deal, even if you’re looking to acquire another ”flavor” of Avios. However, there...
One Mile at a Time
El Paso Airport Reopens After Abrupt Closure, Mexican Cartel Drones Blamed
Earlier, I covered how the airspace of El Paso Airport (ELP) was suddenly closed for 10 days, with the explanation being that it’s due to ”special security reasons.”
View from the Wing
Chicago Union Targets Bride Over Hotel Choice—Harasses Guests, Sends Fake Wedding Invitations [Roundup]
A bride-to-be recommended a non-union DoubleTree hotel for wedding guests. That triggered aggressive backlash from a Chicago union, which sent fake wedding invitations to guests, demanded website changes, and even confronted her at work.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Gets A321XLR configuration very wrong. Too few loos.
When Qantas began introducing its new Airbus A321XLRs, the focus was on longer range, larger overhead bins, and a more modern onboard experience. Instead, they got one incredibly basic thing wrong. It has become the talking point amongst passengers. That is, not enough toilets, or colloquially, ‘too few loos’. For...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Refreshing 7 regional lounges after closure
If you rely on Qantas’ regional lounges for a quiet coffee, a power point and a bit of pre-flight calm, there’s good and bad news. Your lounge is likely being refreshed and may be closed for a few weeks. Qantas has been active on the lounge front, with the most...
2PAXfly
EUROPE: Carry on bags to become free on low-cost carriers
Budget carriers like easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air have built their ultra-low headline fares on optional extras, especially baggage fees. But now the European Parliament has taken a strong stance in favour of passengers being allowed to bring more on board for free — and it has triggered a fierce...
2PAXfly
ETIHAD: Brings its best Business Class to Sydney and Melbourne
Etihad Airways has now rolled out its latest-generation Business Class suites on all services from Sydney and Melbourne to its base in Abu Dhabi. That consistency of product will be welcomed by Australian travellers. In practical terms, that means no more ‘pot luck’ draw of older cabins. Book Business Class...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: We had Economy X first, so there!
Yesterday, I wrote a post about the launch of Qantas’ new Economy Plus seats. Today, I write a post where Virgin Australia gives a less-than-subtle middle finger to the Qantas initiative, rightly claiming that they did it first with their Economy X seats. To top if off, they are offering...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: ‘Economy Plus’ now launched
Qantas has now launched its newest cabin product, and as of today, Monday 2 February, it’s available for booking. Economy Plus was first announced back in November 2025. The product, which provides four extra inches, increases the seat pitch at the front of the economy section from 30 to 34...
Wild About Travel
The Surreal Magic of Walking Where Ships Should Be: Helsinki in Winter
My Strava doesn’t lie. It shows me walking 300 metres across the water from Helsinki’s shoreline, just near Kaivopuisto in southern Helsinki, to the island of Harakka. In winter, Helsinki can spend weeks below zero Celsius, which means vast areas of the sea freeze into thick ice. The 7 metres...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Hope you are having a great weekend. Below is a summary of stories that appeared in the blog over the last week. QANTAS: Sydney to Sapporo, Japan flights doubled for next ski season By 2paxfly on 31 Jan 2026 12:35 pmThe international arm of Qantas has never been afraid of...