View from the Wing
Ritz-Carlton Guests Robbed Of $425,000 Seconds After Security Guard Vanishes—Was It An Inside Job? [Roundup]
Guests at the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas were robbed at gunpoint of $425,000 in luxury goods moments after their security guard mysteriously disappeared—raising suspicions of an inside job. Plus, Denver airport’s $14.5 million sign is malfunctioning, and a single forger caused 60,000 aircraft engine parts to have fake safety certificates.
TravelUpdate
A Massive Hyatt Points Devaluation Is Upon Us: Here’s What You May Have Missed
A massive Hyatt points devaluation is upon us: here are a few things that you may have missed about the upcoming changes to the program.
One Mile at a Time
Is Marriott Titanium Elite Worth The Extra Effort? The Incremental Perks…
In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at Bonvoy Titanium status, which is Marriott’s elite tier that requires 75 nights annually. All the time I see people ask whether it’s worth going for Titanium status over Platinum status, so I’ll share my take on that.
Economy Class & Beyond
Brussels Airlines launches at Air-Train codeshare with Deutsche Bahn
We’re all for multi-modal shift where appropriate, so there is some good news, with Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn launching a codeshare. The move comes about with DB adding a stop on its Antwerp – Cologne service at Brussels Airport. The first train of this new connection will depart from...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Alleged Pervert Nuzzled Face Into Woman’s Breasts On Alaska Airlines Flight From Portland As She Tried To Fight Him Off
A man on an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Anchorage, Alaska, has been arrested on sexual assault charges after he allegedly nuzzled his face into his female seatmate’s breasts, pinning her against the window as she desperately attempted to fight him off. Timothy Hobson, 44, remains in custody...
Eye of the Flyer
Expiring Soon: Five Free Hotel Nights (AND an Airline Statement Credit!)
One of the credit cards that both my wife and I personally hold is running a huge promotion offering five free nights. But the limited-time offer ends soon. cards below The links below are referral links. We do not receive a commission if you’re approved but we may earn a...
The Alviator
My Huge AvGeek Morning At Heathrow’s Terminal 2…
On a lounge review spree at LHR T2, I took a second to enjoy the various longhaul aircraft that would be flying thousands all over the world. The post My Huge AvGeek Morning At Heathrow’s Terminal 2… appeared first on The Alviator.
One Mile at a Time
British Airways Retrofitting A380s With New Cabins, 110(!!) Business Seats
In mid-2023, British Airways’ CEO announced that the airline planned to update the interiors of its Airbus A380s, which is also where we’ll see the debut of the carrier’s new first class suite. 2026 is finally supposed to be the year where we see this project start, so what’s the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Pentagon Derails Aviation Safety Reform Months After Deadly D.C. Midair Crash
The failure of a bipartisan aviation safety bill following a deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C. highlights how difficult it remains to turn tragedy into even basic reform. Aviation Safety Bill Fails After Pentagon Objections Months After D.C. Midair Crash On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass...
One Mile at a Time
Qantas Launching Seasonal Sydney To Las Vegas Flights, A Unique Route
Qantas’ newest destination in the United States isn’t necessarily what you might expect, though in fairness, the route also won’t be around for that long.
You Are Travel
Ever Fancied Running Down a Runway? Here’s Your Chance
​tl;dr – As a bonus, you can support a good cause. ​One of Australia’s biggest recent aviation projects,… The post Ever Fancied Running Down a Runway? Here’s Your Chance appeared first on You Are Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Save On IHG Hotel Stays With Amex Offers ($50 Off $250+, Targeted)
The Amex Offers programoften has promotions that can save you money on hotel stays. We frequently see offers with Hilton and Marriott, since these are also Amex co-branded credit card partners. We’ve now seen a new offer rolled out for IHG hotel stays, which has the potential to be lucrative.
Monkey Miles
March Bilt Rent Day offers: Up to 125% Bonus to Japan Airlines
Don't forget today is double points day with Bilt Rewards Mastercard The post March Bilt Rent Day offers: Up to 125% Bonus to Japan Airlines appeared first on Monkey Miles.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: New search tool allows region-to-region Classic Rewards search across partner airlines
Qantas is promising to roll out a major upgrade to how members search for Classic Reward seats in March 2026. It could dramatically improve your chances of finding low-points Classic Rewards redemptions. Over at ET they have seen a preview, and this is what they found. Region-to-Region search The new...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Frequent Flyer changes evaluated, and when they roll out
Qantas is billing these largely status-related changes as a ‘new era’ for Frequent Flyers. Here’s what’s coming, what I think of it, and when it will arrive. Read on to find out what it means if you’re chasing Silver, protecting Gold or sitting comfortably at Platinum. March 2026: A better...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: What happens on a seasonal direct flights to Vegas, stays in Vegas.
What happens in Vegas no longer requires a stop in Los Angeles. From 29 December 2026, Qantas will launch the first-ever nonstop flights between Australia and Las Vegas, with a seasonal Sydney–Las Vegas service running through to 12 March 2027. For Australian travellers, that means skipping the usual US gateway...
The Bulkhead Seat
Qantas Launches First-Ever Nonstop Sydney to Las Vegas Flights
Qantas is expanding its United States network with the launch of a new seasonal… The post Qantas Launches First-Ever Nonstop Sydney to Las Vegas Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Man Faked Heart Attack On Delta Air Flight To Tel Aviv in Desperate Bid To Avoid Arrest Warrant
An Israeli conman wanted by law enforcement in Israel, who was being deported from the United States, allegedly faked a heart attack on a flight from New York JFK to Tel Aviv in a desperate bid to avoid justice, it has been reported. Elazar Wigdorowitz had apparently been caught by...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines and Miami International Airport Unveil $1.1 Billion Concourse D Expansion
American Airlines and Miami-Dade County officials have unveiled plans for a major expansion and… The post American Airlines and Miami International Airport Unveil $1.1 Billion Concourse D Expansion appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
Qantas to add Las Vegas to its network map
Qantas is adding a new route between a new route to the USA, with Las Vegas being the next destination The new service will be a seasonal service, operating between Sydney and Las Vegas from 29 December 2026 to 12 March 2027. Qantas will be the first airline in the...
Frequent Miler
My revised Bilt 2 plan (Bilt 2, Take 2)
When Bilt 2.0 details were first released, I posted my plans for maximizing earnings with the Bilt Palladium card (see: My take on Bilt 2.0). I said that I would spend $6K per month and use Bilt to pay $8K per month in a family member’s rent. That would have...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
World First Non-Stop Flights Between Australia and Las Vegas Set For Take Off in December 2026
Australian flag carrier Qantas is set to make aviation history later this year with the world’s first-ever non-stop scheduled flights between Sydney and Las Vegas, which are scheduled for takeoff from December 2026. Tapping into the insatiable local demand for international travel has driven Qantas to experiment with destinations that...
Frequent Miler
Breaking news: Hyatt takes us to the heartbreak hotel | Podcast | 2-25-26
Hyatt announced some changes that will come into effect before the end of May. This will include a brand new award chart that splits the 8 categories into 5 pricing bands. You can read more about the new Hyatt overhauls here. Breaking news: Hyatt takes us to the heartbreak hotel...
Points With a Crew
United Explorer Card Review – New Higher Offer
The welcome offer on the Chase United Explorer card is at a higher than average level. Check it out if you're looking for United miles for an upcoming trip or ...
Live from a Lounge
HDFC Bank takes back control of Infinia to make it the best again!
Infinia will soon change the requirements for holding onto the card, and you will be on an annual cycle to be assessed on whether you get to keep it. Here are the details. The post HDFC Bank takes back control of Infinia to make it the best again! appeared first...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Las Vegas Had Fewer Visitors in 2025
I am currently in Las Vegas; and I found out that Las Vegas had fewer visitors in 2025 than in 2024 — but what are the reasons as to why? According to statistics from this executive summary that was recently released from... The post Why Las Vegas Had Fewer Visitors in 2025...
You Are Travel
Hyatt Makes Major Changes to Its Award Chart, Will Add Digital Points Transfers – Here’s What You Need to Know
​tl;dr – A simple rundown of the recent changes to the World of Hyatt loyalty program. Hyatt dropped… The post Hyatt Makes Major Changes to Its Award Chart, Will Add Digital Points Transfers – Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on You Are Travel.
Frequent Miler
VanillaGift: Get waived purchase fees with promo code VGWOMEN (Ends 3/8/26)
VanillaGift is once again offering waived purchase fees when buying Visa gift cards. This time it’s valid on the International Women’s Day design when using promo code VGWOMEN. The Deal Get waived purchase fees when buying International Women’s Day Visa gift cards from VanillaGift and using promo code VGWOMEN. Direct...
Points, Miles & Martinis
World of Hyatt Announces Award Chart Updates
Hyatt announced they’ll be making some updated to their World of Hyatt award charts later this year. They’ll be increasing from three to five redemption levels within each of the current categories,which means prices will likely be going up overall. You can view the full details of the award chart...
Your Mileage May Vary
Does Credit Card Travel Insurance Still Work After You Cancel the Card?
Credit card travel protections look straightforward on the surface. You pay for a trip with the right card, something goes wrong, and the coverage kicks in. But the benefits page…
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Sweeping overhaul of Qantas Frequent Flyer program. The good and the bad
Qantas is making it easier to earn Status Credits without setting foot on a plane, but there are positives and negatives. As part of its sweeping overhaul of the loyalty program, the airline will lift the annual threshold required to retain status, even as it introduces rollover credits and more...
Frequent Miler
Virgin Voyages promo: Get 80% off second guest, free drinks, & free onboard credit
Virgin Voyages has launched a new sale which is giving 80% off the second guest in a cabin, up to $350 in drinks, and up to $300 of onboard credit (if you book a Caribbean cruise). The Deal Virgin Voyages is giving 80% off a second sailor, up to $350...