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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....
2PAXfly
FINNAIR: Melbourne to Helsinki flights via Bangkok from October 2026
Finnair is heading to Australia, and not just on a wet-lease to Qantas. The Helsinki-based oneworld carrier will commence a new daily service to Melbourne, beginning 25 October 2026 (subject to approvals). It will be operated with an Airbus A350. This will be the airline’s first-ever scheduled flights to Australia....
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Points With a Crew
I Majorly Saved The Day At The Airport
An elderly gentleman was dumped at the wrong gate at the airport and nearly missed his international flight. Thankfully I was there to help by ...
Your Mileage May Vary
From Butcher Knives to Sandwich-Eating Legends — Airports Are Unhinged
At any given time, airports hold a whole lot of humanity. And a whole lot of humanity in one place means a whole lot of weirdness. Wild and wacky things…
The Bulkhead Seat
American Unveils Dallas Overhaul with New 13-Bank Schedule and Infrastructure Upgrades
American Airlines is preparing to overhaul its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) schedule… The post American Unveils Dallas Overhaul with New 13-Bank Schedule and Infrastructure Upgrades appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
13 Of The Coolest Airplane Amenities In The World, From Hello Kitty To Urinals
Its amazing to think how far aviation has come in just a bit over a century. 120+ years ago, the Wright Brothers set a record by flying 852 feet in just under a minute, and today we have double decker planes that can fly virtually anywhere in the world nonstop with some...
Frequent Miler
Rakuten: 10X back on StubHub (stack with Chase credits)
If you’re a procrastinator with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card and haven’t used your second half $150 StubHub credit, now’s a good time. The shopping portal Rakuten is again offering 10X on StubHub purchases. Rewards earned through Rakuten can be redeemed as cashback, but for even more value, they can...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Bloggers Should Stop Calling What We Do a Hobby or a Game
I have vehemently maintained over the years that what we do pertaining to miles, points and travel is not a “hobby” or a “game” — and bloggers should stop using those words to describe it as such for one reason. Before I cite the main reason why bloggers should stop calling what...
You Are Travel
Raccoon Drops In On the Dinner Party, Takes a Bite Out of Guest (VIDEO)
​tl;dr – The animal was eventually contained by animal control and euthanized. ​Last week, guests dining at Ristorante… The post Raccoon Drops In On the Dinner Party, Takes a Bite Out of Guest (VIDEO) appeared first on You Are Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Peninsula PenClub: Why It’s The Best Way To Book Peninsula Hotels
Peninsula Hotels is regarded as one of the world’s best hotel groups. Peninsula has just a dozen properties around the globe, and they’re all very highly regarded, from Chicago, to London, to Istanbul, to Hong Kong.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta and JetBlue Are Leading in Delays and Cancellations as Winter Weather Looms in Northeast
I’m currently on a delayed Delta Air Lines flight from New York LaGuardia Airport… The post Delta and JetBlue Are Leading in Delays and Cancellations as Winter Weather Looms in Northeast appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Passengers Pass Cash Up The Aisle Like They Are Buying Tickets Onboard — Airlines Used To Do That For Real
Passengers on South African low-cost carrier FlySafair were filmed passing banknotes up the aisle during boarding, like they were paying fares onboard in a minibus taxi. It’s a joke—FlySafair is cashless for inflight purchases—but it points to a real throwback: airlines like People Express once let travelers board without tickets...
Your Mileage May Vary
Amex Platinum Warning: Use Your Saks Credit Now (and Don’t Hoard Gift Cards)
If you have the Amex Platinum Card, there’s a decent chance you’ve had this exact thought twice a year: “Okay… what am I buying at Saks Fifth Avenue this time?”…
Frequent Miler
JetBlue’s partnership with Japan Airlines ending in March
Well, that didn’t last long. In April of this year, JetBlue and Japan Airlines (JAL) launched a loyalty partnership allowing members of each company’s rewards programs to book the other’s award flights. Unfortunately, like many celebrity marriages, this one evidently wasn’t built to last: the airlines have announced that the...
You Are Travel
Southwest’s Updated ‘Passenger of Size’ Policy Goes Live in January – Larger Passengers Must Buy Another Seat
​tl;dr – Some travelers will need to purchase an additional seat. ​Southwest’s recently updated its passenger of size… The post Southwest’s Updated ‘Passenger of Size’ Policy Goes Live in January – Larger Passengers Must Buy Another Seat appeared first on You Are Travel.
Miles To Memories
New Chase Offer for IHG Cards: Save Up to $50 on Airfare
Chase has a new Chase Offer for select cardmembers, offering savings of 10% on airfare. This is a targeted offer that can save you up to $50. The post New Chase Offer for IHG Cards: Save Up to $50 on Airfare appeared first on Miles to Memories.
ATX Jetsetter
Delta and JetBlue Cancel Hundreds of Flights due to Winter Storm
A winter storm has led to hundreds of flight cancellations by Delta and JetBlue during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. The post Delta and JetBlue Cancel Hundreds of Flights due to Winter Storm appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Live and Let’s Fly
“Well, Are You Going To Get It For Me?” When Helping Turns Into Entitlement On A Flight
On a recent trip, I had to chuckle at the way a helping hand quickly morphed into entitlement in the form of helping an older woman lift her carry-on bag. When A Simple Favor Becomes An Expectation At 35,000 Feet I was flying from Burbank (BUR) to Denver (DEN) on...
You Are Travel
Pilot Stick the Landing on Interstate After His Engine Fails (VIDEO)
​tl;dr – Lots of swerving but thankfully no injuries! ​Recently, a pilot was forced to land his plane… The post Pilot Stick the Landing on Interstate After His Engine Fails (VIDEO) appeared first on You Are Travel.
Miles To Memories
Time to Pay the Chase Sapphire Reserve Annual Fee? Check Retention Offers!
Recently we have seen several data points of Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders receiving a $400 credit with no spending requirement. The post Time to Pay the Chase Sapphire Reserve Annual Fee? Check Retention Offers! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
New Year’s Eve Hotel Stay Elite Status Credit: How Does It Work?
With most major hotel loyalty programs, elite status is based on qualifying activity within a calendar year. So, how exactly does elite status credit work for a hotel stay on December 31? Does it count toward the previous year or the following year?
MilesQuest
$10,000 Gone: The Costly Lesson A Traveler Learned Packing Valuables in His Suitcase
What began as an ordinary journey to Canada ended with an expensive and sobering lesson. A Utah coin collector arrived in Whitehorse, deep in Canada’s Yukon Territory, only to discover that something critical was missing from his luggage. Somewhere between two stopovers and his final destination, 100 silver dollar coins—worth...
Points With a Crew
Flight Attendants Reveal 6 Airplane Etiquette Rules You Might Be Breaking
According to flight attendants, there are certain rules of etiquette that you might be breaking when you fly. I actually hadn't heard of one of ...
View from the Wing
“Are You From Florida?” Sets Woman Off—“You Have An Issue With Minorities.” Frontier Removes Her From The Flight
“Are you from Florida?” was all it took to set off a passenger on a Frontier flight—she erupted at a flight attendant, repeatedly accusing the crewmember of having an “issue with minorities” and claiming she’d been “triggered.” The flight attendant stayed calm, told her she was “in control of your own...
Pointalize
How to Maximize Hilton Free Night Certificates
Learn how to maximize Hilton Free Night Certificates. Discover the top redemptions like Waldorf Maldives, and the exact math to get $1,000+ value.
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Ten Maps That Will Blow Your Mind (Especially #4)
If you’re old enough to remember life before GPS, you remember maps. Back in the day, they were THE way to get from Point A to Point B, C, D…
2PAXfly
FINNAIR: Melbourne to Helsinki flights via Bangkok from October 2026
Finnair is heading to Australia, and not just on a wet-lease to Qantas. The Helsinki-based oneworld carrier will commence a new daily service to Melbourne, beginning 25 October 2026 (subject to approvals). It will be operated with an Airbus A350. This will be the airline’s first-ever scheduled flights to Australia....
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Antisemitic outburst by 19yo on Bali–Sydney flight
With Sydney siders still reeling from the massacre of those celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach on Sunday, a 19-year-old passenger has been arrested on a Virgin Australia flight. The 19-year-old is accused of an alleged antisemitic outburst on board a Virgin Australia flight from Bali to Sydney. This incident comes...
Wild About Travel
A Personal Message in light of the Bondi massacre
Today’s post is a very personal one and I have wondered whether to post at all, but this is my blog, so here goes. I have written previously here about my experience four months ago when I was caught in a mass shooting at a local market in Bangkok. The...
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THAI AIRWAYS: Baggage changes. What you need to know
Baggage rules are changing at Thai Airways. In a major move, the airline is changing from weight-based allowances to a piece-based system, with weight and dimension limits for all passengers from 2 March 2026. Whatever class you are flying in first, business or the cheapest economy fare, your checked bags...
Wild About Travel
What the new US entry rules really mean.
This week, media and travellers are reacting to a new US proposal that would greatly expand the data the US collects from applicants under the ESTA Visa waiver program. In this post, I delve into what it means for those of us who use visa‑waiver travel to go to the...
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QANTAS: Power banks banned from todaym 15 December. What you need to know
From today, Monday 15 December 2025, Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink has banned the use of portable power banks on all flights. Qantas group airlines are joining a growing list of airlines responding to a sharp rise in lithium battery fires in cabins and lounges worldwide. You’ll still be allowed to...
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BORDERS: Visa Waiver Program to require social media, phone numbers and IP history from Australians
Australian travellers who want to head to New York at Christmas, or Coachella in spring, or to trek through the Grand Canyon may soon face a very different pre-departure checklist. It could soon include handing over five years of social media accounts, five years of phone numbers, and 10 years...
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QANTAS: A380 wing panel peels on first flight out of mothballs
Qantas’ big, shiny, triumphantly returned Airbus A380 has been unceremoniously benched in Los Angeles after part of its left wing peeled apart on its first commercial flight back in service. This happened after news releases only a few days ago with Qantas chest-beating about the superjumbo’s grand return after a...