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INTERNATIONAL FLYING: Middle East conflict and fuel crisis cuts one in four flights
Almost a quarter of international flights from Australia were cancelled in April. That’s according to the AFR, as airlines scrambled to deal with soaring fuel prices and widespread airspace disruptions. The trigger is the escalating conflict involving Iran, which has effectively shut down large parts of Gulf airspace since late...
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EMIRATES: Talk of First Class private suites with en suite bathrooms
Rumours are mounting that Emirates could be working on a new First Class concept featuring private suites with their own en-suite bathrooms. It sounds ambitious, but this is the airline that already put showers on board the Airbus A380 and introduced fully enclosed suites on the Boeing 777. If any...
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QANTAS: New open skies deal between Australia and Canada opens more flights and destinations
A new open skies agreement between Australia and Canada has removed limits on flights between the two countries, giving Qantas the green light to expand its services. The updated air services arrangement allows unlimited passenger capacity for Australian carriers, replacing the previous cap that effectively limited Qantas to a daily...
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FIJI AIRWAYS: Dallas USA flights dropped from September
Fiji Airways is reshaping its network, cutting its Dallas route while boosting capacity on other key services amid rising fuel costs. The airline will suspend flights between Nadi and Dallas Fort Worth from 7 September, marking a retreat from one of its longest and most operationally demanding routes. That removes...
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American Airlines Unveils New Main Cabin Dining Options With Expanded Snacks and Meals
American Airlines is upgrading its inflight dining experience in the Main Cabin with a…
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American Airlines Improves Coach Food For Sale — A Rare Upgrade Where Most Passengers Sit
American Airlines is giving coach passengers something they do not get very often: an actual onboard food upgrade. New snack boxes, name-brand items, a refreshed cheese plate, and a turkey sandwich are coming to buy-on-board — a small but meaningful improvement in the part of the plane where most customers...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Old School Is Winning: Four Queens Tour, STRAT at 30 & KISS at Virgin
Strat turns 30, Panevino and Ping Pang Pong and how Four Queens is trying to preserve old school Vegas.
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Rakuten offering bonus cashback/rewards on select Bank of America credit cards
Last year, Rakuten started offering bonus rewards when applicants were approved for select Chase credit cards. The only Chase card available via Rakuten at the moment is the Freedom Unlimited®, but there are now also two Bank of America credit cards for which you can earn bonus rewards on top...
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20% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Qantas
Chase is currently offering a 20% transfer bonus when you transfer Ultimate Rewards to Qantas Frequent Flyer. Like many transfer bonuses, this isn’t worth speculating on. However, Qantas does have a few sweet spots worth considering, and if you find availability for one, it will be all the tastier. Complete...
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Hyatt Regency Tokyo Hotel Review
I recently returned from a trip to Tokyo- here is my Hyatt Regency Tokyo hotel review, including info on wifi, food, rooms, amenities, cost and more
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Passenger Chugs Tequila In TSA Line Rather Than Throw Out The Bottle
A woman standing in line at a TSA checkpoint can't going through airport security with her booze - so she chugs the full size clear liquor bottle. Reports are this was Don Julio. She chose to drink the tequila rather than give it up - or return to...
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Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Get 25% off awards between select US cities & Europe
It’s the first of the month, which means there’s a new batch of Flying Blue Promo Rewards available. As always, you can save 25% on economy award flights between a selection of North American cities and Europe. The Deal Save 25% on award flights between the following North American cities...
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American Airlines Promo: Earn 3X AAdvantage Miles on IHG Stays
American Airlines has launched a new promotion, offering members 3x AAdvantage miles for early summer stays at participating IHG® Hotels & Resorts.
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Save Up to 35% On Stays With Radisson Rewards
You can save up to 35% on stays with Radisson Rewards membership program at participating resort properties in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa regions between Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to Thursday, September 10, 2026 — breakfast is included — and you can also earn 3,000 Radisson Rewards...
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Fantastic new offers on IHG Personal Cards ( up to 185k )
I’ve personally held two IHG credit cards for years now. Why? They are fantastic “supporting cast” credit cards that yield valuable benefits at IHG properties, specifically if you are utilizing IHG One Rewards to stay. Learn about how I think of my wallet like the cast of Friends here. Cards...
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Earn 80K miles on the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select card with no first year annual fee
Citi and American Airlines have a boosted welcome offer on the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard. This is a terrific, in-flight offer that gives you 80,000 bonus miles after spending only $1,000 in the first three months. That matches the highest welcome bonus we’ve seen on this card,...
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Passenger Shows Up 7 Minutes After Her Flight’s Departure Time — Then Shoves Staff Demanding To Board
An Aeroméxico passenger showed up at the gate for a Mexico City–Barcelona flight seven minutes after its scheduled departure time, then demanded to be let onboard anyway. Once she started shoving staff and pushing toward police, her case was not being made better...
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With Government Bailout Talks Stalled, Spirit Airlines May Not Survive Longer Than a Few Hours
Beleaguered ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines could have little more than a few hours of cash left and might be forced to ground flights forever by the end of Friday, as crunch talks with creditors and shareholders come to a head, amidst a stalled federal bailout. For now, at least, the...
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JetBlue TrueBlue Members Can Redeem Points for China Airlines Flights
JetBlue is expanding its existing interline partnership with China Airlines (CAL) with the addition of TrueBlue point redemptions for flights with the Taiwan-based carrier.
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I Chased ANA First Class… and Ended Up on Lufthansa
At Points Travel Festival (and yes, 2027 tickets are now on sale) last week, I spoke about “When Waiting Wins:…
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Woman Saves Up To Move To Italy. Then Things Take A Turn: ‘4 Year Lease Without Papers Is Crazy’
“We moved our family to Italy and everything went wrong."
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Rakuten reduces Chase Freedom Unlimited® card bonus to $25
Update 5/1: The $75 bonus for new Chase customers has now been discontinued, and it’s $25 for both new and existing customers. ~~~ For a limited time last year, Rakuten offered bonus cashback when applying for select Chase credit cards. Although the offer isn’t quite as generous as back then,...
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ITA Airways Launched First-Ever Flights Between Rome and Houston Today
As I wrote about in December, ITA Airways has expanded its North American footprint…
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United Airlines Quietly Tests Whether Polaris Passengers Still Want Amenity Kits
United Airlines is quietly testing whether Polaris passengers even want amenity kits, and the answer could be used to justify future cuts. United Quietly Tests Polaris Amenity Kit Opt-In On Longhaul Flights From Los Angeles United Airlines has launched a new internal test on select longhaul international flights from Los...
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Spirit Airlines Could Stop Flying In Hours — 6 Things Customers Should Do Now
Spirit Airlines could stop flying with little warning, leaving ticket holders scrambling for refunds, replacement flights, hotel costs, and answers about stranded trips. If you have a Spirit reservation, this is the moment to screenshot everything, consider a backup flight, understand your chargeback rights, and accept that Free Spirit miles...
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Mega Cabanas: Royal Caribbean Redefines the Group Beach Day
Perfect Day Mexico first-look render from Royal Caribbean Press Center. Source: Royal Caribbean Press Center. This article is Royal Caribbean’s new large-format cabana experiences at its destination portfolio. It is…
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Spirit Airlines on the Brink of Collapse as Cash Runs Dry and Rescue Deal Seems Unlikely
Spirit Airlines is reportedly on the verge of ceasing operations (possibly tonight). The airline…
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EMIRATES: A380s to get Starlink WiFi
The first Starlink-equipped superjumbo is now in service, marking the start of a rollout the airline says will extend across its entire fleet by mid-2027. And, it’s free. Emirates is ditching its current pay-to-use model, which charges up to around US$20, in favour of complimentary high-speed access for all passengers....
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Draft Future of First Class?
From Railway to Runway I juts tcked ofve r 1800 flights. of hthsoe, just 23 havebeejn fistc alss Some quick history. The class system in air travel, evolved from the British railways of the 1830s and originally aligned closely with the British Class System. Understanding this evolution from railways to...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 26 April, 2026
I’m still in London, but will be departing soon. It’s really begun to warm up now, just in time for the London Marathon today. Not that I’m a participant. In fact, the only reason I know is because of its effects on public transport. And there seem to be a...
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SYDNEY AIRPORTS: July will see changes to flight paths as Western Sydney Airport starts cargo flights
Sydney’s skies are about to change, and if you live under a flight path, brace for impact. A shake-up of airspace across the city kicks in on July 9, paving the way for the first cargo flights into Western Sydney Airport later that month. It’s all part of getting the...
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Explore Asia’s best city with me!
If you’ve never been, let me tell you why Taipei should be next on your list. This city offers so much to love. The food is extraordinary, the transport is amazing, the streets are safe, and the people are genuinely kind. There is enough history, culture, and night market chaos...
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CORPORATE TRAVEL: Scandal in UK company may affect Australians
This scandal has been a bit of a long saga over the last few months, but as the expected overcharging liability soared from tens to hundreds of millions of dollars, I thought it was worth providing some background and explanation of the travel agents’ scandal. Corporate Travel Management has landed...
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES: Alaska integration sees entry to OneWorld alliance
Alaska Airlines’ takeover of Hawaiian Airlines, finalised in September 2024, has been deliberately paced. April 22, 2026, stands out as one of the most consequential milestones. Today, multiple strands of the merger come together. This allows the two carriers to function as one behind the scenes while retaining distinct brands....
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QANTAS: Brisbane lounge access changes
If you’re flying internationally from Brisbane with Qantas or partners like Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways or Malaysia Airlines, your usual airport routine in Brisbane has changed. Lounge access is now before security, and not after. Lounge access is now before security From April 14, 2026, through early September 2026, the...