Wild About Travel
Rating a city: From First Crush to Favourites
How do you rate a city? A good memory? The food? Its beauty? The first time I landed in Paris, I fell hard. I loved the art, the tree‑lined streets, the river, the metro, the food and markets, and even the people (yes, I mean Parisians). Twenty‑three visits later, I...
2PAXfly
NEW YEAR’S EVE: Flights that go back to the future
If you celebrate New Year’s Eve at the departure airport, board a long flight, and then land on a day that still reads December 31 local time, you’ve just experienced one of commercial aviation’s quirkiest phenomena. Thanks to time zones and the International Date Line, a handful of long-haul flights...
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EVACUATION: Why people still grab cabin bags and don’t ‘leave everything’
If I had a dollar for every person who does not obey the instruction to ‘leave your bags’ during an emergency evacuation of an aircraft, I’d be a rich man. This isn’t just annoying behaviour. It is dangerous because it slows evacuations. The aviation industry is now treating this as...
Wild About Travel
8 Fantastic Train Trips That Made My 2025 Unforgettable​
Trains, for me, are one of the most interesting, practical and romantic ways to get around the planet, and I love them more than I love planes (and I love planes a lot). I I have ridden railways now on every inhabited continent, and in 202,5 I added these eight...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Korean Air Prestige Lounge (ICN – Terminal 2, East Right)
After landing on a Delta Air Lines flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)… The post Lounge Review: Korean Air Prestige Lounge (ICN – Terminal 2, East Right) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
How To Redeem Miles For Emirates First Class: Costly, And Elite Status Required!
Emirates offers one of my favorite first class experiences in the world. I consider Emirates’ new 777 first class to be among the world’s best first class products, while I love Emirates’ A380 first class for the shower suite and onboard bar.
You Are Travel
Cool Tip: Here’s How To Easily Find All The Merchant Offers On Your Credit Cards (And On the Cards You Don’t Have Too)
​tl;dr – Use this website to see all the available merchant offers. ​One of my favorite developments in… The post Cool Tip: Here’s How To Easily Find All The Merchant Offers On Your Credit Cards (And On the Cards You Don’t Have Too) appeared first on You Are Travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Elite Nights From Co-Branded Cards Have Already Posted to Marriott Bonvoy® Accounts
The counters for loyalty programs all reset yesterday, but one program already shows me… The post 2026 Elite Nights From Co-Branded Cards Have Already Posted to Marriott Bonvoy® Accounts appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
You Are Travel
The One Travel “Hack” Every Frequent (or even Semi-Frequent) Traveler Needs
​tl;dr – Whether it’s peace of mind or should rough times hit, you’ll be glad you did this.… The post The One Travel “Hack” Every Frequent (or even Semi-Frequent) Traveler Needs appeared first on You Are Travel.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Family Of Man Killed In Delta Jet Engine Incident Sues Salt Lake City Airport For Negligence
The family of a man who was tragically killed in a horrific accident at Salt Lake City International Airport on New Year’s Day 2024 is now suing the airport operator for negligence, accusing it of not taking commonsense steps to prevent the incident. 30-year-old Kyler Efinger was found critically injured...
One Mile at a Time
My Airline Elite Status Strategy For 2026: American & Air France-KLM For Me!
With it now being 2026, I thought it would be fun to share my airline elite status strategy for the coming year, following my recent post about my hotel elite status strategy. While I for the most part value airline elite status less than in the past, there are still programs that...
One Mile at a Time
My Airline Elite Status Strategy For 2026: American & Air France-KLM For Me!
With it now being 2026, I thought it would be fun to share myairline elite status strategyfor the coming year, following my recent post about my hotel elite status strategy. While I for the most part value airline elite status less than in the past, there are still programs that...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer: Earn 50% bonus miles on flights out of Europe & the U.K.
Singapore Airlines is out with another excellent flight bonus offer, this time they are targeting flights out of Europe and the U.K. with 50% bonus KrisFlyer Miles. The 50% bonus miles offer Earn 50% bonus KrisFlyer Miles when you fly on Singapore Airlines from Europe or the U.K.   for return...
Live from a Lounge
Delhi Airport Terminal 3’s Amex Centurion Lounge shuts down; to move to Terminal 1
Delhi Airport saw another lounge shut down at the beginning of this week. This time, it was the American Express Centurion Lounge. The post Delhi Airport Terminal 3’s Amex Centurion Lounge shuts down; to move to Terminal 1 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Wild About Travel
Rating a city: From First Crush to Favourites
How do you rate a city? A good memory? The food? Its beauty? The first time I landed in Paris, I fell hard. I loved the art, the tree‑lined streets, the river, the metro, the food and markets, and even the people (yes, I mean Parisians). Twenty‑three visits later, I...
PointsMath
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Current Routes and Deals
Flying Blue Promo Rewards are launched on 1st working day of the month. Promo Rewards is a great way to use flying blue miles for KLM & Air France Flights. However, it is not available for SkyTeam Alliance or Partner flights. All KLM & Air France flights would be via...
TravelUpdate
DFW airport – terminal construction update
Here is an update on the ongoing construction at DFW airport. These pictures are from 14 December. I…
Plane ‘n Simple
Air India Maharaja Club 2026: Major Changes Coming to India’s Flagship Loyalty Program
As we close out 2025, Air India has unveiled its ambitious roadmap for the Maharaja Club loyalty program in 2026 and the changes are substantial. If you’ve been collecting Maharaja Points or hold elite status, here’s what you need to know about the upcoming transformation of Air India’s frequent flyer...
Frequent Miler
Why I’m giving up Hyatt Globalist status (& my other 2026 Elite status plans)
My wife and I got super lucky in 2018. Prior to 2018, only paid nights and Points + Cash nights counted for elite status in the World of Hyatt program, but that changed in 2018. On January 1, 2018 – the same date we set off on our 7 year,...
Points With a Crew
Save Up to 50% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars (Targeted)
Act fast if you want to save up to 50% on your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Aerolineas Argentinas From Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Aerolineas Argentinas operated a special charter flight for our group to travel from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia to catch the vessel that would take us to Antarctica. I was still in disbelief that this was actually happening. Before we... The post Aerolineas Argentinas From Buenos Aires to Ushuaia appeared first on The...
The Bulkhead Seat
Promo: Allegiant Air Offers 2,026 Bonus Points to Celebrate the New Year
Allegiant Air is kicking off 2026 with a promo that’s valid today and tomorrow.… The post Promo: Allegiant Air Offers 2,026 Bonus Points to Celebrate the New Year appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Travel With Grant
My Overly Ambitious (and Probably Wrong) 2026 Airline, Hotel & Credit Card Predictions
The 2026 travel landscape promises intriguing changes, from airlines introducing new debit cards to hotels adjusting loyalty rewards. Will these bold predictions shape the future, or are they just wishful thinking? Dive in to explore what the year might hold. The post My Overly Ambitious (and Probably Wrong) 2026 Airline, Hotel...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Korean Air Airbus A330-300 Prestige Class – ICN-HKG
We flew from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and… The post Flight Review: Korean Air Airbus A330-300 Prestige Class – ICN-HKG appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
New Sapphire Reserve benefit for 2026: a $250 credit for select Chase Travel℠ hotels
In addition to Chase making The Edit credit easier to redeem, they’ve also announced today that both Sapphire Reserve® and Sapphire Reserve for Business® cardholders will be getting an additional benefit in 2026. From January 1, 2026, through the end of the year, cardholders will get up to $250 in...
View from the Wing
Spirit Flight Attendant Called It Stretching—Then Had Passengers Pick Up Trash
One creative flight attendant - on what looks like Spirit Airlines - found a way to make passengers help out cleaning the cabin, as captured in a viral video. This flight attendant made an announcement, leading passengers in a stretching exercise. Continue reading Spirit Flight Attendant Called It Stretching—Then Had...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
NOW LIVE: Earn 2x IHG One Rewards points on all stays worldwide until March 31
IHG One Rewards winter systemwide global bonus promotion officially went live today. Members whoe register for the offer will earn unlimited 2x points starting with their second stay around the world The 2x points offer Earn 2x One Rewards points on stays at all participating IHG hotels worldwide starting with...
You Are Travel
First Look: Sneak Peek of the Soon-To-Be World’s Longest Flight
​tl;dr – The long-awaited Qantas service between Sydney and London will take a major step forward with extensive… The post First Look: Sneak Peek of the Soon-To-Be World’s Longest Flight appeared first on You Are Travel.
Wild About Travel
Come on lets do better! Watching terrible passenger behaviour
Some things drive me quietly mad. In 2025, I’ve watched travellers with the fascination usually reserved for wildlife documentaries. This includes territorial battles, questionable public grooming and aggression. Travel is back in business, but it feels like basic manners clearly missed the memo. Passenger behaviour is objectively worse than pre‑pandemic,...
Wild About Travel
“Where are you?” Ten Amazing and Two Terrible Travel Moments of 2025
I know I have a reputation when people message me and ask not “how are you?” but “where are you?” This year’s answer included going to 27 countries around the globe: from Brazil and South Africa in the south, to Finland and Norway in the north, Japan in the east,...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: the end of Premium Entry, and what replaces it
For a long time, Virgin Australia’s fast-track security offering was one of the airline’s most quietly valuable perks. Known as Premium Entry, it allowed eligible travellers to bypass the main security queues at key airports and move swiftly from kerb to lounge with minimal friction. Premium Entry was available at...
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AIRLINES: Busiest and most profitable routes in the world.
The world’s busiest airline routes aren’t always the most profitable, and Australia’s most famous flight is a case in point. Globally, the busiest airline routes by seat count are in Asia, but most are less profitable than Sydney–Melbourne. The busiest route for 2025 is in South Korea, it joins Jeju...
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LOYALTY: Payment services let small business fly Business Class
The points economy is now an AU$5 billion industry. Gaming the system is the way to go to allow sole traders and SME (Small to Medium Enterprise) owners to turn their bills into Business Class flights. The way to achieve this is by making expenses like rent, wages, BAS payments...
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QANTAS: Cuts free First Class for executives and board members on Project Sunrise flights
Qantas has quietly tightened the rules around who can use staff and director travel entitlements at the very front of the aircraft. In particular, it has drawn a hard line around First Class for its future Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR fleet, where seats will be scarce, ultra-premium, and intended primarily...
Wild About Travel
One of the World’s Most Remote Train lines: Australia’s Prospector
Western Australia is huge: it is about ten times the size of the UK and almost four times the size of Texas. Only around 3 million people live in the state, and roughly 2.2 million of them are in the capital, Perth, while the UK has about 67 million people...
Wild About Travel
After 300 Airports, Here Are the Best and Worst
After many decades of flying, I’ve now passed through 300 airports. It’s a slightly ridiculous milestone, but it does give me a bit of authority when I say what makes a great airport and what makes a terrible one. There are seven things that win me over with airports: 1....