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QANTAS: Closer partnership with Air France/KLM
Air France/KLM have been in partnership since 2018 when it first formulated a codeshare agreement with the European airlines. This allowed customers of the airlines to connect on flights between Australia and Europe via Hong Kong and Singapore. The arrangement also allowed for reciprocal lounge access and the earning of...
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QANTAS: Cyber hack update—5.7 million names in data breach
In an update to the previous story on the hacking of Frequent Flyer data, Qantas has started emailing customers affected by last week’s call centre cyber incident. The Australian airline is detailing exactly what personal data was compromised and what wasn’t. The update may allay some fears, but is also...
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: K M Malta Airlines in Business class
After a few days in London after my three-day stopover in Bangkok to experience the reborn Dusit Thani, I was heading to Valletta, Malta, ON KM117 to meet my friend who has the enviable life, spending half her time in Australia and the other half in France. We were going...
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QANTAS: Cyber hack update — 5.7 million in data breach
In an update to the previous story on the hacking of Frequent Flyer data, Qantas has started emailing customers affected by last week’s call centre cyber incident. The Australian airline is detailing exactly what personal data was compromised and what wasn’t. The update may allay some fears, but is also...
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Sam Chui
Preliminary Report on Air India Crash Points to Fuel Switch Error
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the Air India flight AI171 crash, pointing to a cockpit fuel switch error and raising questions about pilot actions. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced a fatal loss of thrust just seconds into flight, with investigators now focusing...
The Shutterwhale
Earn 777 Bonus Points Per Night at Casino Hotels with World of Hyatt – Stay by 30 September 2025
Register now to earn 777 Bonus Points per night on eligible Hyatt stays at casino hotels between 14 July and 30 September 2025.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Launches First-Ever Nonstop Service Between Salt Lake City and South America
Delta Air Lines is launching its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City International… The post Delta Launches First-Ever Nonstop Service Between Salt Lake City and South America appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Amazon Prime Day 2025 Ends Tonight – Still Tons of Deals on Tech, Travel and More
Only a few hours left for Amazon Prime Day 2025, but there are still great Prime Day Deals on travel accessories, technology and other interesting deals. These go fast, so make sure and ...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Now Lets Passengers See Their Upgrade Chances 30 Days Before a Flight
I’ve long lauded United Airlines for its excellent app and website functionality. I find… The post United Now Lets Passengers See Their Upgrade Chances 30 Days Before a Flight appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
How Should You Dress As a Passenger Aboard an Airplane?
Once upon a time, flying as a passenger in an airplane was an upscale experience. If you were to believe some of the advertisements from the 1960s and prior decades, you experienced impeccable service and opulence — even when seated in the economy class cabin. Fast forward to today, where the...
You Are Travel
Hilton Just Opened a Flagship Hotel in This Underrated Italian City
Tl;dr – The Hilton Turin enters as one of just a handful of point hotels in the Northwestern…
One Mile at a Time
Air India Boeing 787 Crashed Because Fuel Control Switches Were Shut Off
On June 12, 2025, we saw anAir India Boeing 787 crash after takeofffrom Ahmedabad, killing 260 people. This is the most fatal aviation accident globally in roughly a decade, the most fatal aviation accident in India in over three decades, and its also probably the most mysterious since MH370.What would...
Frequent Miler
United Cards: Get 15,000 miles for adding an authorized user (targeted)
Earlier today, Stephen got an email from Chase offering him 15,000 bonus United miles for adding an authorized user to his United Gateway card by September 30th. The title of the email was, “Stephen, earn 15,000 bonus miles when you add an authorized user.” It sounds like this offer is...
The Bulkhead Seat
Passenger Who Punched Gate Agent at Washington Dulles Faces 10 Years in Prison
Back in March, I wrote about Christopher Stuart Crittenden, 54, of Frederick, MD. He… The post Passenger Who Punched Gate Agent at Washington Dulles Faces 10 Years in Prison appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
No longer traveling? How to cash out your transferable points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep314 | 7-11-25
On this podcast episode, we find out that Turkish has killed their million mile promo, we talk about Ritz card rumors, and we shed some light on how Greg’s uncle can redeem his transferable points for cash. No longer traveling? How to cash out your transferable points Watch the full...
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Breaking: India’s Air Crash Investigator releases AI 171 Incident’s Preliminary Report; Fuel Switch movement at the centre of the incident
The AAIB has put out the Preliminary Report for the AI171 incident, which puts the focus on the move of two fuel control switches. The how remains unexplained. The post Breaking: India’s Air Crash Investigator releases AI 171 Incident’s Preliminary Report; Fuel Switch movement at the centre of the incident...
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United Begins Narita to Kaohsiung Service, Highlights Asia Pacific Expansion
United's Narita to Kaohsiung flight began service on Friday, aiming to capture connecting passengers through Narita. The post United Begins Narita to Kaohsiung Service, Highlights Asia Pacific Expansion first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Your Mileage May Vary
10+ Bizarre Things Banned or Illegal In Other Countries
Every country has its own way of doing things. They have different things for tourists to see. They have their own food specialties. They may even speak their own language,…
Monkey Miles
Amex to open Centurion lounge at AMS
Looks like Amsterdam will get a new Amex Centurion lounge in 2026. Plans are for it to open between Concourse E and F measuring in at 6000 feet. You can read the official presser here. Currently Amex has 29 Centurion lounges in the world. The post Amex to open Centurion lounge at...
Frequent Miler
Hilton Timeshare Offer: 3 or more nights and 75K points, starting at $199
Hilton Grand Vacations is currently offering a decent vacation package that requires attending a two-hour timeshare presentation. You get 3 nights of lodging in one of several specific locations, plus 75,000 Hilton Honors points for as low as $199 + tax. (h/t: DDG) Nick once did a Bluegreen Vacations timeshare...
View from the Wing
Where Is American Airlines Secretly Building Miami’s New Business Class Flagship Lounge?
There are several lounge projects on the D and E concourses at the Miami airport. American Airlines just announced plans to (1) take the current business class Flagship lounge and fold it into the gate D30 Admiral’s Club space and (2) build a brand new business class lounge. Continue reading Where...
Points With a Crew
Buy Hyatt points with 20% bonus
Hyatt is offering a bonus on points if you buy points for the next few weeks. But does it make sense to purchase Hyatt points?
Frequent Miler
Buy Wyndham points for as low as 0.81 cents each
Wyndham Rewards is offering a “mystery bonus” of between 25% to 60% when buying their points through August 6th, 2025. Like many recent sales on Wyndham points, the annual 100,000-point purchase limit applies. You can buy Wyndham Rewards points at any time for 1.3 cents each, so this bonus brings...
Your Mileage May Vary
People Are Now Packing This in Their Carry-Ons—and TSA’s Totally Fine With It
One of the things we love about visiting Texas? The supermarket. Every region has its beloved grocery chain. Here in Florida, it’s Publix—and if you know, you know. People will…
One Mile at a Time
Amex Platinum Vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which Card Is Better?
Nowadays premium cards are more popular than ever before. Two of the most well-known are The Platinum Card from American Express and Chase Sapphire Reserve Card, and I know a lot of people struggle to decide which card is a better fit.
The Bulkhead Seat
World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn Up to 7,770 Points for Casino Stays in Las Vegas, Nassau, and More
World of Hyatt® is out with a new promo and this one is for… The post World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn Up to 7,770 Points for Casino Stays in Las Vegas, Nassau, and More appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Earn Up to $825 with New Wells Fargo Business Checking Account
Wells Fargo has a new promotion, offering up to $825 in cash for opening a new Business Checking account. The offer is available online and nationwide. The post Earn Up to $825 with New Wells Fargo Business Checking Account appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
New Subway Map For New York: What are Your Thoughts?
Subway maps are designed to help passengers navigate the system. As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York recently released a new design for its subway map, what are your thoughts on the new subway map for New York? The subway map that had been in use since 1979 is what...
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APPLE I0S 26: New captive WiFi feature makes it easier to log in across devices
Logging in at hotels using your name and room number via a web portal can be a pain in the arse. Mainly because Apple’s shared password across devices feature doesn’t work for these ‘captive WiFi networks’. The new iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 add a feature to iPhones and iPads...
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POWER BANKS: Chinese airlines place snap ban, leaving flyers confused
Electronics seem to get a rough time from airlines. Recently, power banks, in particular, have been banned or are subject to tight restrictions on where they can be carried. ET is reporting that a snap ban has been imposed by some Chinese airlines. Snap ban leaves travellers power-less Airports in...
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EXPLAINER Why QANTAS chose the just delivered first Airbus A321XLR
Yesterday saw the delivery of VH-OGA Great Ocean Road, flying from the Airbus facility in Hamburg, Germany, to Sydney, the first of an expected fleet of 28 Qantas has on order. That first aircraft is a few months late, given its original April 2025 schedule Qantas has chosen the Airbus A321XLR...
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QANTAS: Cyber attack exposes data of 6 million customers, including me!
Australia’s largest airline, Qantas, is the victim of a major data breach that could potentially affect 6 million customers. The cyberattack, disclosed on July 2, 2025, involved criminals infiltrating a third-party supplier, reported to be SalesForce by the AFR and accessing customer records. Personal details, including names, email addresses, phone...
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ONEWORLD: Oman Air joins the alliance today, 30 June 2025
In a process that started back in 2021, and has seen the airline shrink-to-profit, today, 30 June 2025, is the day that Oman Air joins the OneWorld Alliance. It’s the second member to join this year, following Fiji Airways, which became a full member in late March. OneWorld Alliance This...
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OMAN AIR: How do they shape up on the eve of joining the OneWorld alliance
I’ve travelled on about 10 long-haul sectors on Oman Air, starting in 2023. My most recent experience with them was earlier this year (2025) in June. Between my first flight with them and today, Oman Air has undergone a restructuring. A shrink-to-grow strategy was advised by international airline consultants. That...
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QANTAS: Another A380 flies to Singapore in June to August 2025
Got a spare A380? Qantas does, and it’s deploying it on its Sydney to Singapore route temporarily between 16 June and 10 August, 2025. That means more premium seats, some of which will be available as Classic Rewards. You can book Classic Rewards with the fewest Qantas Points of any...
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LOUNGES: On Arrival access to Qantas and Virgin Australia lounges
For some, the airline Airport Lounge is sought only for pre-flight food and beverage, or for a quick freshen up. They form a little sanctuary to relax and recharge before your onward journey. However, for those who are familiar with the rules, they can also provide benefits upon arrival. Lounge...