2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Launch of new reward seats search tool
Earning points is easy. Finding a decent reward seat, especially in business class, is where things usually fall apart. Virgin Australia is promising to fix that, with a new calendar-based Reward Seat search tool rolling out across its website and app. The airline is calling a ‘step change’ in how...
2PAXfly
AIR NEW ZEALAND: Cuts 1,100 flights, affecting 44,000 passengers due to Middle East conflict
If your upcoming trip involves Air New Zealand, it’s worth double-checking your booking. The Kiwi carrier is cancelling around 1,100 flights through to early May, impacting roughly 44,000 passengers, as surging fuel prices ripple through the aviation industry. Most travellers are expected to be rebooked onto the same-day flights, as...
2PAXfly
TRIP REPORT: First impressions of Turkish Airlines Sydney to London
I have just flown Turkish Airlines for the first time, as has my husband, but on different flights. My trip was Sydney–Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul–London. His was Bangkok–Istanbul–Prague, and return. Before I do a considered full report on the flights and the trip, I thought it was worth posting about my first...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Joint flights with Qatar Airways to Doha shelved
If you’ve booked a Virgin Australia flight to Doha, there’s some bad news. Flights operated by Qatar Airways on behalf of Virgin Australia have now been cancelled until at least mid-June, as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt travel through the region. And for travellers, this isn’t just...
Also on BoardingArea
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott Switches to Coca-Cola Globally, Ending Decades-Long Pepsi Partnership
Marriott International is making a huge change to its global beverage program. It signed…
Frequent Miler
What are American Airlines AAdvantage miles worth?
At Frequent Miler, we keep a database of point valuations called “Reasonable Redemption Values.” These are estimates of the “worth” of airline miles, hotel points, transferable points, and more. The idea is to identify the point at which it is “reasonable” to get that much value or more from your...
You Are Travel
Marriott to Launch Luxury Wellness Brand in Partnership with Lefay
​tl;dr – Marriott and Lefay plan to expand the brand around the world. ​Marriott recently announced its first…
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Unlimited® vs. Chase Ink Business Cash® – $750 with no annual fee
The Chase Ink Unlimited and Chase Ink Cash are two of Chase's no-fee business credit cards. They both come with a great welcome offer and ...
View from the Wing
Software Company Flew 120 Employees To Honduras For A Survivor-Style Retreat — It Turned Into A Fyre Festival
A software company promised employees a tropical, Survivor-style retreat in Honduras, but the trip started collapsing before most people even arrived. What followed was a week of resignations, food safety problems, brutal team-building drills, and a stranded island group — the sort of corporate offsite disaster that should have been...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Great. The Soles Separated From Both My Running Shoes. Again. This Time, in Vietnam.
Prior to retiring to my room at the hotel property in Hue in Vietnam, I realized that the soles separated from both of my running shoes — similar to what happened to me in Vilnius in Lithuania almost nine years ago in April of 2017 — and I needed to...
Frequent Miler
The JetBlue Premier card might finally become worth applying for
When JetBlue launched the Barclays JetBlue Premier Mastercard last year, we were less than whelmed. With a $499 annual fee and little in the way of meaningful benefits, it was hard to come up with a demographic for whom this card would make sense versus the $99 annual fee JetBlue...
You Are Travel
Preferred Hotels Adds Two Intriguing, Iconic Properties
​tl;dr – One of Bangkok’s best hotels and an institution in Lake Tahoe have joined Preferred Hotels. ​Preferred…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: The Anndore House – JDV by Hyatt
When I’m in Toronto, I often stay at the St. Regis Toronto (review here)…
You Are Travel
Hyatt Adds Hotel with the Best Views of Niagara Falls
​tl;dr – The property has unparalleled views of the Niagara Falls. ​Hyatt recently welcomed a new Hyatt Regency…
Frequent Miler
Best miles for each airline alliance | Coffee Break Ep100 | 4-7-26
Airlines partner up into alliances (Oneworld, Star Alliance, and Sky Team), which usually means you can use the miles from one program to book with one of its partners. We’ll talk about the best programs within each alliance. Best miles for each airline alliance Watch the full episode below, or...
One Mile at a Time
Sean Duffy Comments On Airline Mergers: “Trump Loves To See Big Deals”
Make of these comments what you will, but I really think things could heat up in the very near future…
You Are Travel
Marriott Increases ‘Top-Off’ Limit on Free Night Awards
​tl;dr – You can now add up to 10K more points to get to that coveted redemption. ​Marriott…
Your Mileage May Vary
Stop Earning 1X on Streaming—Use These Credit Cards Instead
Remember when radio and television were free? Sure, we had to sit through commercials, but that was the trade-off. Now, just about everything we watch or listen to comes with…
You Are Travel
Unclaimed Baggage Releases Its Top 10 Find of 2025
​tl;dr – Did you lose a Didgeridoo? ​Unclaimed Baggage, the US’s “Only Lost Luggage Store,” recently dropped its…
The Bulkhead Seat
Brussels Airlines Partners With Ralph & Roxy’s to Bring Belgian Ice Cream to the Skies
Brussels Airlines is adding a distinctly Belgian flavor to its onboard experience by partnering… The post Brussels Airlines Partners With Ralph & Roxy’s to Bring Belgian Ice Cream to the Skies appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Four Seasons Yachts’ Unique Pricing Model Counters The Industry
Four Seasons recently got into the cruising business (or at least the business of licensing out its name for a cruising venture), with the launch of Four Seasons Yachts. The company’s first ship has set sail as of March 2026, with voyages in the Mediterranean in summer, and Caribbean in...
Miles To Memories
First Flight to Nowhere, TSA Chaos at JFK, and the BEST & WORST of Bermuda!
The best and worst of Bermuda, Hyatt Regency JFK, a flight to nowhere and TSA meltdowns galore!
View from the Wing
Transportation Secretary Says He’s Open To Airline Mergers — “Trump Loves To See Big Deals Happen”
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he is open to airline mergers and framed the issue in unmistakably political terms, saying President Trump “loves to see big deals happen.” He's signaling that the administration is more open to consolidation than the last one, and speculation abounds over what happens to Spirit...
Frequent Miler
JetBlue promo: Save 20% on flights with promo code SPRING20
JetBlue launched a two-day sale today which is giving 20% off base fares when using promo code SPRING20. The catch? It’s only valid for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Deal Save 20% off base fares of eligible JetBlue flights when using promo code SPRING20. Direct link to offer. Key...
You Are Travel
Save on Hyatt ‘Classic’ Stays with this (Targeted) Amex Offer
​tl;dr – A new Amex merchant offer where you can save $75 at select Hyatt properties. ​Amex recently… The post Save on Hyatt ‘Classic’ Stays with this (Targeted) Amex Offer appeared first on You Are Travel.
View from the Wing
Passenger Brings Raw Eggs On A Plane, Breaks Them All Over The Seat And Floor — Then Flight Attendants Have To Clean It Up
A passenger brought raw eggs on board, broke them all over the seat and floor, and left flight attendants to deal with the mess. When travelers bring fragile, messy food into the cabin, crew and cleaners are the ones who get stuck dealing with it.
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Alpine Lounge, Zurich (ZRH)
This photogenic lounge is exclusively for Lufthansa Group passengers and Star Gold members – does it beat the main lounge?
You Are Travel
Wyndham Member Month – A Catch Up of the Deals
tl;dr – Weeks 2 through 5 of Wyndham Member Month. ​I’m a bit behind, and I’m trying to…
Wild About Travel
rewute and redrfat Discovering the World’s Highest and Lowest Airports
Reflecting on my travels last year, I realised I flew through quite high and low-altitude airports. I have long realised that altitude affects the travel experience, airport operations, and the differing challenges for pilots. This got me thinking: of the 289 airports I’ve visited in my life, how many would...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 5 April, 2026
Greetings from London! I’ve moved on from Prague, which was very cold but fantastic. I hadn’t realised how much early 20th-century architecture there was in the city centre. There is even a Cubist architecture walk!  Once I got over the cold, I really enjoyed myself. The rugging up and de-rugging...
Wild About Travel
drfat Explore Taipei, Asia’s best city with me
Every time I come back to a favourite city, I wonder if my experience on tis occasion  will be as enjoybale as it was on the previous visits. Yaipei did nit diusappoin. – it never disappomts, In fact, I would go to say it is the best city in Asia....
2PAXfly
WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT: Air New Zealand to land first
Western Sydney International (WSI) hasn’t even opened yet, but the race to be first on the departures board seems already underway. Last week Singapore Airlines announced its first flights in November 2026, and now Air New Zealand is going to beat them to the baggage claim. From October 26, the...
Wild About Travel
Drfat medillin
twi wodneorfi vists here loffocually my favorute xciy in clonmia, lanscapr,e peoel, culture, drive, food and more llacolodie in a organsed coae Location and Orientation Medellín, known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” is the capital of the Antioquia department in Colombia. Nestled in the Aburrá Valley, at an altitude...
2PAXfly
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES: Joins OneWorld from 22 April, 2026
This is no surprise, given its amalgamation with Alaska Airlines. The integration has been gradual, so joining OneWorld represents yet another step. From April 22, 2026, Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the OneWorld alliance. For travellers, and especially Qantas Frequent Flyers and other OneWorld airline loyalty members, this opens the...
2PAXfly
LOYALTY: Will travellers pay the price for the crack down on card fees in Australia?
Australian travellers’ love affair with points-earning credit cards could be heading for turbulence, as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) tightens the screws on card payment fees. On the surface, it sounds like good news: lower costs for merchants, potentially fewer surcharges at checkout, and a fairer payments system. But...
Wild About Travel
Crystal Balling
If that disruption lasts six months, it becomes a cash-flow problem, not just a flight problem. If there is a ceasefire next week, the first impact on travel will be operational, not emotional: flights should start normalising, but passenger behaviour will lag behind. The Gulf aviation system is enormous —...