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QANTAS: Qantas Club membership price rise
Price rises for membership of the Qantas Club are to rise between 41% and 80% depending on the length of membership you purchase. Fee increases are applicable from 18 April 2024. The increases will be implemented before the rumoured introduction of a more pay-as-you-go monthly subscription model. The price rise...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: More delays to Boeing 737 MAX aircraft arrivals
Troubles at the manufacturer Boeing are impacting 31 deliveries of the 737 MAX aircraft family ordered by Virgin Australia, according to a management statement to staff on Friday, 15 March. Back on 26 January, a Virgin Australia spokesperson assured the AFR that no delays were expected on delivery of the...
Wild About Travel
12 Expert Strategies for Conquering Travel in 2024
I adjust my headphones a little louder as I stride into any airport, train station or ferry port. I have even created a Spotify list for my train journeys and flying! I walk compassionately past the crying couples, smile at the cheeky kids with their harried parents and feel a...
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QANTAS: Honolulu flights replace Airbus A330 with Boeing 787 Dreamliner
From late March, Qantas will be upgrading the aircraft that take you between Sydney and Honolulu, Hawaii from an Airbus A330 to the much more contemporary Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Honolulu flight aircraft change also modifies premium cabins, allowing passengers to choose Premium Economy. That is not the only improvement....
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Michael W Travels
Win the Ultimate Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Experience!
Fodor’s wants you to win the Ultimate Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Experience! In the sweepstakes, one lucky winner will win two 3-day Turn 18 Grandstand tickets valued at $1,500 each and more! While I’m not a fan of racing, I’d still love to win this prize since I think...
Frequent Miler
Which hotel award search tool is best?
For those with hotel points and free night certificates across multiple hotel programs, finding the best places to use your points and free nights can be a pain. It can be especially hard when your heart is set on a booking a popular hotel or resort which is rarely available...
Live from a Lounge
Review: 080 Arrival Lounge, Terminal 2, Bengaluru Airport
At Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 2, a hidden Arrivals lounge serves up some good meals at all hours of the day and night, and also provides a pit stop for those transiting from Bengaluru but have a few hours between flights. The post Review: 080 Arrival Lounge, Terminal 2, Bengaluru Airport...
The Bulkhead Seat
“Nepo Baby” Brags About His Unlimited Flight Perks on United Airlines
Joshua Crawford has taken to TikTok to brag about the unlimited free travel he… The post “Nepo Baby” Brags About His Unlimited Flight Perks on United Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Qantas Club membership price rise
Price rises for membership of the Qantas Club are to rise between 41% and 80% depending on the length of membership you purchase. Fee increases are applicable from 18 April 2024. The increases will be implemented before the rumoured introduction of a more pay-as-you-go monthly subscription model. The price rise...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Rule on Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs While Traveling: Your Input is Requested
A new rule on passengers who use wheelchairs while traveling via airplane has been proposed by the current secretary of the Department of Transportation of the United States to help ensure that airline passengers who use wheelchairs can travel safely and with dignity — and your input is requested. The rule...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: More delays to Boeing 737 MAX aircraft arrivals
Troubles at the manufacturer Boeing are impacting 31 deliveries of the 737 MAX aircraft family ordered by Virgin Australia, according to a management statement to staff on Friday, 15 March. Back on 26 January, a Virgin Australia spokesperson assured the AFR that no delays were expected on delivery of the...
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
Updated 3/18/24 with many new offers including those from IHG, Viceroy, Four Seasons, Blue Nile, and many more. This specific page is designed to show current Amex Offers.  If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible.  Offers are often in the form of Spend $X,...
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Why I’m Worried About This Change From American Airlines
When a company makes a change, it will usually somehow find a way to say it’s positive for customers. But to be honest, that’s not why these changes are made.…
Frequent Miler
Amazon: Save when redeeming at least 1 Membership Rewards point [Targeted]
Amazon is out with a new pay-with-points promotion whereby targeted members can save when using at least 1 American Express Membership Rewards point to pay. As has been the case in the past, there is a good chance that multiple different offers exist, so it’s worth checking to see whether...
Monkey Miles
A list of Shopping Portals to earn more of your favorite points and miles
Shopping Portals to earn more of your favorite points and miles If you’re not using a shopping portal to originate your online purchases, you’re seriously missing out on one of the easiest ways to earn bonus points and miles. If you’re unfamiliar, loyalty programs have their own online shopping portals...
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott Bonvoy® and BetMGM Announce Partnership for Members to Earn Points Gambling
Marriott signed a licensing deal with MGM Resorts® for a partnership that lets Marriott… The post Marriott Bonvoy® and BetMGM Announce Partnership for Members to Earn Points Gambling appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
How To Redeem British Airways Avios For Best Value
British Airways Executive Club Avios can be controversial — some people swear by them, while some people think they’re useless (”Avios” is the name of British Airways’ points currency). In this post I wanted to take a close look at the current reality of redeeming British Airways Avios, and the...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter – Nitetronic T3 Pro: Better Sleep with Smart Mattress Pad (back by Wednesday)
Nitetronic is out with a new Kickstarter for a smart mattress pad - touting better sleep and a more relaxing night. You have a few days left to ...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air France KLM Flying Blue paid elite status match opportunity for UK residents
A reminder of this excellent airline elite status match offer for UK residents! This paid status match opportunity allows elite members of 13 non-SkyTeam airline programs to receive Air France KLM Flying Blue Silver, Gold or Platinum Elite Status for twelve months. This offer is available until April 7, 2024....
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10 English Words That Can Get You in Trouble in Other Languages
You would think that, as a species, humans would have more things in common with each other. Take language, for example. We’ve got over 8 billion people currently living on…
Frequent Miler
(Back) $40 off $125 at Amazon with 1 U.S. Bank Reward point [targeted]
Update 3/18/24: I am once again targeted for a US Bank offer. My offer is to get 40% off when using at least 1 point up to $50 off of $125. I misplaced one of our kids’ Fire tablets on a recent trip, so this is going to help me save...
Traveling For Miles
Delta adds more flights to Shanghai from Detroit
A little over a weeks ago we had United Airlines announcing that it would be re-launching its route between Los Angeles and Shanghai and increasing capacity to Hong Kong and now, in a recent schedule update, Delta has added more flights to Shanghai out of Detroit. The post Delta adds more...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
New Rewards Collaboration Announced By Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM
A new rewards collaboration was announced by Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM earlier today, Monday, March 18, 2024 in the online sports betting and iGaming industry — and to celebrate this unprecedented partnership, a sweepstakes has been launched in which you have a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles. This...
Miles To Memories
Check Out These New Amex Offers for Paramount+, Virgin Atlantic, and Four Seasons
You can get three months of Paramount+ for free, a $300 credit for Virgin Atlantic flights, and a $150 credit for Four Seasons stays. The post Check Out These New Amex Offers for Paramount+, Virgin Atlantic, and Four Seasons appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Off the Beaten Points
Air France’s New Business Class Is Coming to More US Cities This Summer
Air France’s new business class cabins, introduced in May 2022, are among the best in the world. Until…
View from the Wing
Delta Air Lines Transforms: A Glimpse Into The Future With New Uniforms
Delta Air Lines is planning new flight attendant and ground services uniforms, which should be revealed in the coming days. Pilots will eventually receive a new uniform as well. Some of the concepts have already leaked that we'll begin to see inflight. Continue reading Delta Air Lines Transforms: A...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Copa ConnectMiles: Up to 2,000 bonus miles for stays at Marriott Hotels in Latin America
Copa Airlines ConnectMiles members can earn up to 2,000 bonus miles for stays at Marriott Hotels in Latin America. This is the same offer we saw released last month for Avianca LifeMiles members. Click here for the Avianca offer if you would rather earn LifeMiles on your Marriott stays. The...
Monkey Miles
Amex Offers: Spend $500 get $100 with Preferred Hotels
Great hotel discounts with Amex Offers The post Amex Offers: Spend $500 get $100 with Preferred Hotels appeared first on Monkey Miles.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Classic Plus Rewards. Rumoured changes to the Qantas frequent flyer scheme
Changes to the Qantas Frequent Flyer Scheme are only months away, according to an article in the AFR. Classic Plus is likely the name of the new scheme that will see points valued at 1¢ per dollar for use in redeeming airfares. New CEO Vanessa Hudson flagged changes to the...
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LATAM: Update on flight LA800 Sydney to Auckland incident investigation
Industry magazine The Air Current is reporting that the investigation of the LATAM Boeing 787 flight between Sydney and Auckland, which experienced a mid-air dive that injured 50 passengers and crew, will centre around the movement of a flight deck seat. Since the incident on the flight between Auckland and...
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LATAM: 50 injured when flight ‘drops’ between Sydney and Auckland
The pilot of a LATAM flight between Sydney and Auckland told passengers that the plane “dropped out of the sky”. About two hours into the flight, all the cockpit gauges went blank. Fifty unsecured passengers and crew collided with the ceiling, damaging panels. Others dropped heavily, sustaining many minor injuries....
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LOUNGE REVIEW: Revisiting the Sydney Qantas First Lounge
The focus of this trip report will be my stay at The George and the return flight in First Class on the Emirates A380 from Christchurch, New Zealand. But I thought it would be worthwhile recounting some of the experience with Qantas of getting to New Zealand. Introduction My flight...
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FIJI AIRWAYS: to become a full member of OneWorld
If you have never travelled on Fiji Airways, you should. That Pacific Islander hospitality is hard to beat. In 2018, Fiji Airways was the first and only OneWorld Connect partner. The concept didn’t really seem to catch on. Now, thanks to ET, we know that OneWorld will effectively abandon the...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Starts airline pet sky wars
Oh dear, it looks like Virgin Australi has started the small-animals-in-cabins pet wars for Australian Airlines by announcing that it intends to be the first airline to offer pets onboard transport. I think today must be a slow news day, or Virgin Australia wants to capitalise on the current bad...
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QANTAS: More short-haul international flights for Brisbane
Brisbane will now host direct flights with Qantas on short-haul internationl flights to the capital of New Zealand, Wellington, and to Apia, the capital of pacific independent state, Samoa. Flights will commence late in October this year, operating larger aircraft more frequently to these destinations. Wellington, New Zealand The Wellington/Brisbane...
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MARRIOTT: New Adelaide hotel scheduled to open mid 2024
As regular readers will know, I frequent Adelaide, the capital city of the state of South Australia, to visit friends and family. Because of that, I try to keep up to date on hotel openings in the city. Over the last few years, IHG has opened an Indigo, a Crown...