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ONEWORLD: Philippine Airlines is joining, and that’s good news for Australian travellers
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is preparing to join the oneworld alliance, bringing a Southeast Asian carrier into the same airline family as Qantas. The Philippine flag carrier has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to become oneworld’s 16th member, following an invitation from the alliance’s governing board. The announcement was made at...
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QANTAS: Looking at Superjumbo A380 replacement
Qantas is reportedly considering an order for about 20 additional widebody aircraft, potentially setting up another contest between Airbus and Boeing for a large slice of the airline’s international fleet. According to Reuters aviation correspondent Tim Hepher, Qantas is discussing either additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners or the Airbus A350-900 with...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 7 June, 2027
Greetings again from Canada! I’ve spent just shy of a week in the Canadian capital, Ottawa. I’ve also had my first experience of Air Canada, and its Express and Rouge brands. I’m impressed on the whole with their Business Class. Less so by their lounges. What happened last week? Don’t...
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EXPLAINER: What’s the difference between narrow-body versus widebody aircraft?
It used to be largely true that wide-body aircraft were for long-haul flights and narrow-body aircraft were for short-haul flights. Bue recently, and especially since the advent of the Airbus A321XLR, that distinction no longer holds. What largely holds is the level of comfort and service provided on the different-sized...
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One Mile at a Time
European Union Updating Flight Delay Compensation Rules… For The Better!
The European Union has the most consumer friendly policies in the world when it comes to what passengers are entitled to in the event that their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. This policy is known as EC261 (often referred to as EU261), and it entitles consumers to compensation in...
One Mile at a Time
European Union Updating Flight Delay Compensation Rules… For The Better!
The European Union has the most consumer friendly policies in the world when it comes to what passengers are entitled to in the event that their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. This policy is known as EC261 (often referred to as EU261), and it entitles consumers to compensation in...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Frequent Flyers Took Part in a Drama Fueled Marathon Flying to Every Hub in the Airline’s Network in a Single Day
A group of United Airlines frequent flyers took part in a drama-fuelled marathon in which they flew to every one of the carrier’s hub airports in a single day – known by United’s most ardent fans as the ‘United 7 Hub Run.’ Whether it be that they needed to quickly...
Miles To Memories
(4 New) Every Available Transfer Bonus & A History Of Transfer Bonuses
We share all of the current transfer bonuses available right now, but we also share a history of every major transfer bonus over time.
The Bulkhead Seat
United CEO Slams Rolls-Royce as Engine Crisis Grounds Hundreds of Jets
United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby delivered a scathing public criticism of Rolls-Royce…
Live and Let’s Fly
Your Cancelled Flight May Not Count As Cancelled
DOT paused refund enforcement for renumbered flights while it rewrites what counts as a cancellation. The pause ends June 30. The definition fight matters.
TravelUpdate
Review: American Express Stockholm Restaurant Lounge
Location and Access Before my flight from Stockholm to Copenhagen on SAS, I was able to access the…
One Mile at a Time
Pathetic: British Airways Suspends Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout After Five Planes
In November 2025, International Airlines Group (IAG) announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi across the brand’s airlines, including British Airways. At the time, British Airways proudly boasted how it would be the first airline in the UK to introduce Starlink, even though Virgin Atlantic had announced similar plans several...
View from the Wing
Man Steals Wallet From Disabled Passenger At TSA Checkpoint — Officer Puts Him In His Place
Bodycam footage was just released from Fort Lauderdale airport where a passenger's wallet was tolen at TSA. The man had placed his bag, phone, and black Gucci wallet in a binto be screened. By the time he got through, the wallet was gone.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Blue Beams of Light in Buenos Aires. Sunday Morning Photograph.
The sign warned of a traffic closure due to event — I assume diversion means detour — but I never did find out why blue beams of light pierced the sultry warm December evening in the Puerto Madero barrio of Buenos Aires in Argentina. The view is at...
Monkey Miles
American Express Delta credit cards add in new credits, 2nd domestic checked bag, and all time high offers
American Express has new, limited time offers on their Delta cobranded credit cards. Some are the highest welcome offers we've ever seen!
Frequent Miler
Capital One Shopping/Offers: Earn up to 40% or 35X miles at Klook
Capital One Shopping and Capital One Offers are once again offering boosted rewards when booking activities, hotels, and/or rental cars with Klook. I’m seeing rates of up to 40% cashback or up to 35X transferable miles, but you might be targeted for a higher or lower rate. The Deal Earn...
View from the Wing
New AI Delay Alerts Expose How Airlines Use Weather Claims To Deny Stranded Passengers Hotels And Meals
United and American are getting better at telling passengers the real reasons their flights are delayed. That transparency is useful, but it also exposes a long-running airline habit: blaming weather or air traffic control when it's actually something within their control - like mechanical issues or available crew - that...
2PAXfly
ONEWORLD: Philippine Airlines is joining, and that’s good news for Australian travellers
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is preparing to join the oneworld alliance, bringing a Southeast Asian carrier into the same airline family as Qantas. The Philippine flag carrier has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to become oneworld’s 16th member, following an invitation from the alliance’s governing board. The announcement was made at...
Frequent Miler
Staples.com is selling $200 digital Visa gift cards with no purchase fee
Staples is once again waiving purchase fees for digital Visa gift cards sold online. This type of deal is always popular, so you’ll want to buy ASAP if you’re interested. The Deal Buy $200 virtual Visa gift cards with no purchase fee at Staples.com. Direct link to offer. Key Terms...
One Mile at a Time
Will American Airlines Start Flying To Manila, Philippines? I’m Not Convinced…
In light of recent developments, I’ve seen many people theorize that American Airlines may launch flights to Manila, Philippines (MNL). Let’s talk about the reason the rumor exists, and analyze it a bit.
View from the Wing
Teacher’s One-Night Budget Hotel Stay Triggers A $1,002,852.82 Debit Card Hold
This middle school teachers' account showed a negative balance of more than $1 million when a $1,002,852.82 charge was placed on their debit card at an Americas Best Value Inn in Blytheville, Arkansas. The hotel says their credit card terminal was hacked.
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Voluntary Bump Scores a 98-Inch TV, SkyMiles Co-Branded Card Refresh, American Suspends LAX Routes, a Rat on a Jet Flap, and More – Weekly Recap
A good week around here: René turned a voluntary bump at Houston’s IAH into a 98-inch big screen TV, the SkyMiles co-branded card lineup got a meaningful refresh worth knowing about, American quietly suspended six routes while calling it something else entirely, I recorded a national commercial from a Delta...
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BoardingArea
Man Gets On Royal Caribbean Cruise That’s Headed For Alaska. The Pool Is A Dead Giveaway: ‘That’s How Rough It Is’
"We're heading to Alaska, and look at the pool."
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines “Permanently” Cancels Doha Flights, After Four Years
While this service has been suspended for several months due to the Iran conflict, it now looks like this is no longer a suspension, but a cancellation.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
First Class Delta Air Passenger Wakes Up to Discover Seatmate Has Vomited in Her Purse… Flight Attendant Shrugs
A passenger on a recent Delta Air Lines flight between Minneapolis-St Paul and Boise was in a stomach-churning shock after she woke up from a nap during the two-and-a-half-hour Red Eye flight to discover that her purse had been turned into a makeshift sick bag. The woman had been seemingly...
Live and Let’s Fly
Allegiant Bought An Airline To Sell A Credit Card
Allegiant says the credit card is the real prize in its Sun Country deal. With United, Breeze, and American trimming service, the bet could hit turbulence.
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Wants To Join Oneworld Alliance, But Is Being Blocked
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is a fast growing airline that was founded just before the pandemic. The airline now has a fleet of A321neos, A330-900neos, and A350-900s, and is quickly expanding. In terms of service to the United States, the airline flies to Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), San Francisco (SFO),...
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QANTAS: Looking at Superjumbo A380 replacement
Qantas is reportedly considering an order for about 20 additional widebody aircraft, potentially setting up another contest between Airbus and Boeing for a large slice of the airline’s international fleet. According to Reuters aviation correspondent Tim Hepher, Qantas is discussing either additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners or the Airbus A350-900 with...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Corporate affairs head demonstrates double standards on social media
This story was reported by Hannah Wootton, in the AFR. As you will see, there are now deleted posts involved, making this difficult to verify independently. However, the AFR is a journal of record and demonstrates traditional journalistic ethics, so I am inclined to trust their reporting. Since he’s Virgin...
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QANTAS: Project Sunrise, test flights start, certification and other delays
On the day Qantas celebrates the successful maiden test flight of the first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR, I thought it might be timely to look more closely at the project. Below, I examine publicly available information and other possible reasons for the delay in the aircraft and project launches. The...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Last chance to claim Travel Credits from COVID-19 period
If you still have a Virgin Australia COVID-era travel credit sitting unloved in your digital bottom drawer, it’s your final boarding call. Credits issued for cancelled flights between 21 April 2020 and 31 July 2022 expire on 30 June 2026. And here is the kicker, Virgin says you don’t just...
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QANTAS: Trialing automated gates in Sydney at T3
“Computer says no” is coming to a Qantas departure gate near you. The airline is trialling automated boarding gates at Sydney Airport’s domestic Terminal 3, with the machines set to do what gate agents have been trying to do for years: enforce Group Boarding without having to smile through clenched...
Wild About Travel
Daftv hotek rules
From five stars in Singapore to a rickety bed and breakfast in Blackpool, a tree house in Zimbabwe, a 747 parked at Stockholm airport, a draughty youth hostel in Nirehn, Scotland, and everything in between means I have slept in a lot of hotel beds. A friend of mine scored...
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BORDER FORCE: Melbourne Airport pilots digital Australia Travel Declaration form with Qantas
Why is it so difficult for Australia to digitise its Travel Declaration card? I certainly don’t know. But apparently, given this is at least the third try, it is. The Australian Border Force is piloting (again) the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) form, you know that yellow form we all have...
Wild About Travel
Drafyh Bergen: Norway’s Fjord-Framed Gem
There are some cities I like, some I love, and some that just smack you in the face with their wow factor. Hence the language in my headline’ Surrounded by seven mountains and nestled beside deep blue waters, Bergen’s scenery is more than spectacular. Founded in 1070, Bergen is Norway’s...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 31 May, 2026
Greetings from Canada! I’m here crossing the continent over the next few weeks. It’s my first time in this part of North America. I flew with Qantas to Vancouver, stayed overnight at the airport before meeting up with my husband, and then proceeded to our next Canadian destination. What happened...