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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 10 May, 2026
Greetings from Sydney. As you will find out below, I have been battling an awful case of jet lag. It has filled me with brain fog, sleep deprivation, irritability, and a general lack of thought capability. I’ve written a post about what I should have done to combat it. What...
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JET LAG: I have been suffering the worst jet-lag of my life. Here is what I should have done
About a week ago, I returned from London to Sydney via Istanbul and Singapore. My flights were mostly with Turkish Airlines, with the last leg on a wet-leased Finnair A330 on a Qantas ticket. It’s been a week, and I am still desperately sleep deprived, irritable, brain fogged, and useless....
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Double Status Credits in ‘Pick your bonus’ promo. A longer runway than Qantas
Virgin Australia has responded to Qantas’ latest double rewards offer with its own ‘Pick Your Bonus‘ 2026 promotion, giving Velocity Frequent Flyer members the choice of double Status Credits or double Velocity Points on eligible flights. Qantas’ current offer is limited to flights between 12 May and 31 August 2026....
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QANTAS: Double Status Credits surprise, but only for Australia and New Zealand
Qantas has launched a short, sharp ‘double rewards’ offer for Frequent Flyer members. You can choose between double Status Credits or double Qantas Points on eligible flights within Australia and across the Tasman. The booking window is tight. You need to register and book between 12.01 am AEST on 5...
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Stuff Passengers Expect Flight Attendants To Do That’s Not Part Of Their Job
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Flight attendants have a tough job. The most important part of their training is safety, but that doesn’t stop some passengers…
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 10 May, 2026
Greetings from Sydney. As you will find out below, I have been battling an awful case of jet lag. It has filled me with brain fog, sleep deprivation, irritability, and a general lack of thought capability. I’ve written a post about what I should have done to combat it. What...
View from the Wing
JetBlue Passengers Denied Hotel Rooms After Birdstrike Strands Them In St. Lucia
JetBlue flight 882 from St. Lucia to New York JFK couldn't operate on Friday due to a birdstrike. The airlnie delayed the flight until 11 a.m. on Saturday, but it telling passengers stuck overnight in the Caribbean that the airline will not provide hotel rooms.
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: May 09, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m grateful to be at home spending time with my family, as I need a few weeks at home to catch up on trip reports. I’m also happy that just about all of my upcoming travel is family travel, so...
Points With a Crew
What’s The Worst Country You’ve Ever Been To?
If you're someone who has been to a lot of countries around the world, what's the worst country you've ever been to?
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Confused by United Airlines Seats? Here’s What Each Class Actually Gets You
Airlines are constantly trying to differentiate themselves from the competition. One way they try to stand out is by “branding” each service category with a name specific to the airline.…
Miles To Memories
Alila Ventana Big Sur Walks A Globalist, But Ends Up Making It Right
I share the story of my buddy being walked after his Alila Ventana Big Sur Canceled Reservation mere weeks before his stay & the resolution.
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th May)
It’s that time of week again, when I’ve paid for the week in sleep, as well as the point where I need to round up our headlines. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Looking a little sus there, Blinky – Bandi Crossstore, Birmingham  TRIP REPORT: Still for the...
Frequent Miler
Don’t get scammed over Spirit, EU discourages flight cancelations, Citi’s big boost, and more around the web
Some quick hits from around the web that may be of interest to readers include a scam over Spirit Airlines, some interesting tidbits (both good and bad) from Citi’s latest Investor Day, the EU’s intention to enforce EU261 on airlines that cancel due to rising fuel costs, and more. Citi’s...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Ponderosa Point at Bryce Canyon National Park
Working slowly back towards the main entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park on that frosty cold December morning after Rainbow Point, Yovimpa Point, and Black Birch Canyon, the next stop was Ponderosa Point. Access to Ponderosa Point — whose lookout is at an elevation of...
Live and Let’s Fly
CDC Preparing Quarantine Flight For Americans Trapped On Deadly Hantavirus Cruise Ship
The latest aviation mission involving the U.S. government is not a military evacuation or prisoner swap. It is a CDC-coordinated quarantine flight involving Americans trapped aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship drifting off the Canary Islands. CDC Plans U.S. Evacuation Flight For Americans Trapped On Hantavirus Cruise Ship The United States...
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Flight Attendants Union Demands Airlines Screen Passengers For Hantavirus — And Bring Back Masks [Roundup]
A flight attendants union wants airlines to screen passengers for hantavirus symptoms, provide masks, and keep some travelers from boarding. Plus: Amsterdam bans airline ads while Europe’s air traffic system burns extra fuel, Southwest points keep losing value, and Capital One faces rewards litigation.
Miles To Memories
(Last Chance) New Limited-Time Wellness Offer for Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardmembers
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers can receive $359 cash back for a WHOOP Life annual membership.
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Running Late For Your Flight? Here’s How To Skip Ahead Without Being “That Person”
Most travelers know the rule: arrive early for your flight. But every once in a while, life happens—and suddenly you’re racing through the airport hoping TSA doesn’t become the reason…
One Mile at a Time
Introduction: A Two-Part Birthday Trip To The Golden Triangle
Welcome to my next trip report series, covering a trip that I just wrapped up. Usually when I travel, I write ”live” updates, and then I publish a trip report two to three months later (just to space things out, and look at an experience from a couples of angles).
Miles To Memories
A New Reason I’m Loving the Air France/KLM Flying Blue Program
Air France/KLM has come out with their own version of AA's Loyalty Points called Flying Blue Choice Benefits. Sign me up!
Frequent Miler
How to transfer your Marriott points to another person (for free)
Marriott lets you transfer up to 100,000 points per calendar year to another person for free, and that person can receive up to 500,000 points, assuming multiple people are transferring points to them. We’ll show you how this works. (00:26) – Once you’re logged in on the Marriott Bonvoy homepage,...
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon For Mother’s Day Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
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My Dismal 737 MAX 9 First Class Flight On United Airlines…
After a string of excellent flights on United Airlines, I experienced a pretty dismal one flying from Chicago to Los Angeles on a 737 MAX 9 in first class…it really left me shaking my head. I Finally Had A Bad Flight On United Airlines… I bend over backwards to be...
One Mile at a Time
Huge Amex Platinum Card Welcome Offer, As High As 175K Bonus Points
Link: Learn more about the American Express Platinum Card
Point Me to the Plane
What Travel Rules Do You Use That Make Your Travels Easier?
See what you think of these 5 travel rules. Which ones am I missing that would make traveling even better?
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flight Attendant Union Wants Airlines to Start Screening Passengers For Hantavirus Symptoms
The largest flight attendant union in the United States wants airlines to start screening passengers for Hantavirus symptoms, with new pre-flight emails and gate announcements informing passengers to self-report contact with rodents or symptomatic people within the past 45 days. The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA), which represents crew members...
Economondo
My Turkmenistan Airlines Adventure: Ashgabat to Delhi on a Boeing 737-800
Come with me as I fly from Turkmenistan to India onboard a Turkmenistan Airlines Boeing 737-800
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This Overlooked Marriott Bonvoy Perk Doesn’t Require Booking Direct
The Marriott Bonvoy program’s Terms and Conditions webpage scrolls on seemingly forever. When your program encompasses dozens of different brands worldwide, there are endless exceptions and carve-outs that need to…
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 3 May, 2026
Greetings from Sydney. My month-long stay in the UK has come to an end, and I’m back home to enjoy the dwindling warmth of Autumn. It was a great time catching up with friends, seeing way too much theatre, and adding to my long list of galleries, museums, and artworks...
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QANTAS: More cuts to domestic flights but flights to Paris and Rome extended
Qantas has confirmed it will extend its 5% reduction in domestic capacity through to September, stretching what was initially a short-term cut from May–June into a full winter slowdown. Its low-cost sibling Jetstar is following suit, with both airlines also trimming flights across the Tasman and within New Zealand. For...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Restarting Doha flights with Qatar Airways from June
Although Qatar Airways has resumed some of its Australian network flights as of 1 May, Virgin Australia’s wet-leased flights using Qatar Airways aircraft are not returning until June The return to the wet lease agreement is cautious because of the Middle East conflict. Virgin Australia has confirmed its Doha flights...
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QATAR AIRWAYS: Network begins to rebound restoring Australian flights
Qatar Airways is ramping up flights to Australia, restoring capacity after months of disruption caused by Middle East airspace closures. From May, the Doha-based carrier is progressively returning to a full schedule across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, with daily flights reinstated after a period of reduced services. Australian routes return...
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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...