Wild About Travel
Beyond the Cities: Exploring Aberystwyth, Llandudno, and Caernarfon
In this article, we delve into my three favourite towns that hold a unique charm for me: Aberystwyth, Llandudno/Conwy, and Caernarfon. While I have travelled now to almost every corner of Wales, Aberystwyth, Llandudno/Conwy, and Caernarfon, I capture the essence of Wales’ allure and historical significance. Wales’ capital city, Cardiff,...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Customers can access other passengers’ information on app
Social media is flooded with reports that Qantas customers are receiving other people’s boarding passes for flights the user didn’t book on their smartphone app. The app was updated overnight. Qantas has responded by asking all app users to log out and log back in. Qantas responds Qantas has issued...
Wild About Travel
Riding the Little Trains of Wales – Fulfilling a Dream
When I was a train-obsessed kid, I came across anrtcp,e on the “little trains of Ewales”. As a trainobsessed adult, I have eebn truigh to ride as many fo the trains in wales as possible. Here I share about all of thos lines, their hsoitriuy and how to ride them...
Wild About Travel
Riding the Big Trains: A Sensational Rail Journey Through Wales
I have now ridden almpst the entire Weskh main railway system and am working rthoigh the heritage lijne tarins. I have found gettyinhga rond Wales is more confusing and fsrutaeting than it needs to be. As a huge fan of trains, I have attenoetd to wrangel how everything works whcuh...
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Your Mileage May Vary
6 Things You Shouldn’t Ask Hotel Staff
Regardless of where you go, there’s an unwritten (although sometimes it’s indeed written) list of rules – things they should and shouldn’t do – people are expected to follow. Some…
View from the Wing
Citi’s AAdvantage Business Card Relaunches: Lucrative Bonus, Double Dip And Earn American Airlines Status Faster
The Citibank and American Airlines small business card has been rebranded as the Citi® / AAdvantage Business℠ World Elite Mastercard®, offering new benefits including a limited-time opportunity to earn 75,000 bonus miles and better access and earning with the airline's small business program that accelerates American Airlines status acquisition. Continue reading...
Frequent Miler
50,000 Marriott points with a 2+ night Homes & Villas stay [Elite members only]
On our Frequent Miler on the Air podcast this week, we discussed an offer for Marriott Homes & Villas in our “Mattress Running the Numbers” segment, but we hadn’t yet posted about it. At the time of recording, I hadn’t realized that this deal is only for those with Marriott...
Live and Let’s Fly
TSA Touchless ID Will Put CLEAR Out Of Business
I just experienced the new TSA Touchless ID checkpoint at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and am convinced this will put CLEAR out of business. TSA Touchless ID: My First Experience When I checked in for my United Airlines flight up to Seattle yesterday, I was asked if I wanted...
Miles To Memories
Something’s Better Than Nothing – My 2024 Points and Travel Spring Cleaning
It's time to tidy up the house a bit. Here's where I'm focusing my 2024 points and travel spring cleaning. The post Something’s Better Than Nothing – My 2024 Points and Travel Spring Cleaning appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Private Equity Firm Behind Failed Australian Airline Bonza Has Been Accused of Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud in a New York Court
The private equity firm behind the failed Australian low-cost airline Bonza, which collapsed into administration last Tuesday, has been accused of a multi-million-dollar fraud in a new lawsuit filed in a New York court on Friday. Miami-based 777 Partners describes itself as a private investment firm that ‘invests across a...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Flexi Jar V2 (back by Sunday)
You've only got a few days left to back the Flexi Jar V2 on Kickstarter - this set of jars is perfect for indoor or outdoor use, making them great for travel and ...
Point Me to the Plane
A Grand Experience In The Hills Of Seoul
When a hotel calls itself Grand, expectations run high. I was curious to see if the LOVE for this property was well deserved.
Your Mileage May Vary
We Love This Cheap NYC Transportation Most People Don’t Know About
Navigating New York City can be challenging, even for seasoned New Yorkers. It’s even more confusing if it’s your first trip to the city. Sharon and I fall somewhere in…
View from the Wing
Firestorm at Istanbul Airport: Devastated SkyTeam Lounge Burns Down [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Firestorm at Istanbul Airport: Devastated SkyTeam Lounge Burns Down [Roundup]...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: The New Lufthansa Allegris A350 Flight
I joined the inaugural flight of Lufthansa featuring new Allegris products from Munich to Vancouver. The newly delivered Airbus A350 has a completely new cabin makeover. Video Munich - 01 May 2024 The inaugural flight was LH476 from Munich to Vancouver on 1 May. There was a welcome reception at...
Live and Let’s Fly
Farmer John Busted For Trying To Sneak Beer From Lounge In To-Go Cofee Cup
A man got busted while filling his paper coffee cup with beer in Air Canada’s Los Angeles Maple Leaf Lounge. You should have seen the look on his face… Man Fills To-Go Cofee Cup With Beer In Airport Lounge…Twice A gray-haired man in dungarees and a plaid checkered shirt (let’s...
TravelUpdate
My Hotel’s Water Tested Positive for Legionnaires’ Disease
On a recent trip, I was stuck with a long layover at Newark International Airport. My flight to Newark arrived a little before 10:00 AM with my outbound to Europe not scheduled to depart until around 6:00 PM. While en route to Newark, I opened the Marriott mobile app to...
Point Me to the Plane
What’s So Special About This Asian Gem Destination?
History, mystery, culture, and natural beauty make this destination a MUST on your bukcet list!
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
‘Extremely Dangerous’ Service Dog Went On the Attack at Denver International Airport and Bit an American Airlines Worker in the Face
A service dog is being held in quarantine after it allegedly went on the attack at Denver International Airport last week, biting an American Airlines worker and a bystander while its owner was waiting to board a flight. The dog was a Belgian Malinois named Bella, although its owner has...
The Bulkhead Seat
SkyTeam Lounge Catches Fire at Istanbul Airport
The SkyTeam Istanbul Lounge caught fire this morning and has suffered extensive damage. Due… The post SkyTeam Lounge Catches Fire at Istanbul Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Cuts Los Angeles to Shanghai Route Before It Resumes
Delta Air Lines seems to have cut its Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to/from… The post Delta Cuts Los Angeles to Shanghai Route Before It Resumes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
TravelUpdate
Review: Asiana Business Lounge East at Seoul Incheon
Background After spending 5 nights in Seoul, my flight back to Taipei was in Business Class on Asiana Airlines’ A350 from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE). We made it past security about an hour and a half before my boarding time, so we headed to the Asiana Business...
View from the Wing
The Truth About Under-Seat Storage: Why Passengers Are Stowing Carry-On Bags All Wrong
People seem to get confused over whether they use the space under the seat in front of them, under their own seat, or both. Continue reading The Truth About Under-Seat Storage: Why Passengers Are Stowing Carry-On Bags All Wrong...
Live and Let’s Fly
SkyTeam Lounge Burns Down In Istanbul
A mysterious fire broke out in the SkyTeam lounge at Istanbul Airport, causing extreme damage inside and outside the lounge. The lounge will be closed for an indefinite period. Fires Shutters SkyTeam Lounge In Istanbul Video shows flames pouring out the beautiful exterior facade of the lounge (I snapped the...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Answers to Past Articles — Part 42: Reader Edition
In past articles in which your participation was not only requested but also helpful and humorous, I did not give the answers to questions which I have posed to you; so this article contains the answers to past articles — Part 42 — along with links to the aforementioned articles... ...and...
Points Miles and Bling
Per Se tasting menu delivers on its 3-Michelin Stars reputation
New York City (NYC) is a foodie’s paradise. At the time of this writing, there are four 3-Michelin-starred restaurants in… The post Per Se tasting menu delivers on its 3-Michelin Stars reputation appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Monkey Miles
New Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card 75k Online Offer ( up to 85k in branch )
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is offering 60k Ultimate Rewards after spending $4k in the first 3 months The post New Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card 75k Online Offer ( up to 85k in branch ) appeared first on Monkey Miles.
View from the Wing
The Elite Experience: When Traveling On Points Gives You Access To Places You Don’t Belong
They had given a booking to us! And so we were welcomed. You are the guest. Therefore you belong. You don't need to conform to anyone else's expectations. Stop caring so much about what other people think of you, and sit with your own experience. Miles and...
2PAXfly
BONZA: Goes into administration. Officially!
Hall Chadwick has been formally appointed as Bonza Airways enters voluntary administration after one of its aircraft lessors made moves to repossess its planes, which left hundreds of passengers stranded today, Tuesday, 30 April, according to documents seen by the AFR. Aircraft formerly operated by Bonza remain on the ground...
2PAXfly
BONZA: Flights cancelled. Operations suspended. Planes repossessed?
According to an AFR report by Ayesha de Kretser, multiple flights out of Melbourne and the Gold Coast have been cancelled. Discount airline Bonza that flies largely regionally establishing new routes in underserved areas has cancelled multiple flights this morning (Tuesday 30 April, 2024). An unnamed source is reporting that...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Adelaide to Bali flights suspended due to aircraft shortage
Virgin Australia’s direct flights have already been subject to a seasonal suspension between Sunday, April 28, and Sunday, June 9, but this has now been extended indefinitely as the airline awaits the delivery of new Boeing aircraft. Boeing has delayed the delivery of 10 new 737 MAX aircraft resulting from...
Wild About Travel
Whimsical Portmeirion, Home of “The Prisoner”
I am a fan of the weird 1960s TV series called “The Prisoner”. This cult classic was written by and starred the actor Patrick McGoohan, who had previously worked on a top-rated British TV series called “Danger Man”. The Prisoner is an enigmatic, brilliant TV series that has left a...
2PAXfly
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS: Flying direct, Perth/Johannesburg from 28 April 2024
South African Airways (SAA), a Star Alliance member, has had this Perth/Johannesburg route on its agenda for a while but has recently tweaked the timings in response to customer feedback. The route is scheduled to commence on Sunday, 28 April 2024, with the first flight from Johannesburg to Perth. It...
2PAXfly
AIRLINES: Best statistics for domestic airlines ‘on-time arrival’
Australian Airline domestic services are the best they have been since before COVID-19 and on time arrivals re matching that performance. In March 2024, 77% of domestic flights arrived ‘on time’ compared to 71% the month before, according to statistics release by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics...
Wild About Travel
The Magic of Aviation: Re-Connecting with my BOAC Boeing 707
In 1971, I flew on a British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) Boeing 707 from the Middle East to Hong Kong. This flight left a lasting impression on me, and it was an unforgettable experience. Little did I know that 53 years later, I’d reconnect with this plane at the National...
2PAXfly
AIR NEW ZEALAND: Complicates fare structure for short haul flights
Remember the days when all fares were all inclusive? They all included meals and drinks and luggage. Call me a dinosaur, but I still remember those halcyon days. More choice, really? Presented as providing more choice, but really a way for AirNZ to make some more money, the airline has...