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QANTAS & VIRGIN: What travellers need to know about the ban on power bank use on flights
If you’re the sort of traveller who boards a flight with your phone at 23%, a laptop on life support, and a power bank the size of a small brick, brace yourself. Australian airlines, that’s Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink and Virgin Australia, are banning the use of portable power banks onboard...
Monkey Miles
Chase makes Ink bonuses once in a lifetime ( no fee cards get family rule )
I was just alerted to new terms on the Chase Ink cards as seen below. Eligibility Rule Explanation: No Annual Fee Ink Cards – “The new cardmember bonus may not be available to you if you have ever had this card or any other Chase for Business card without an annual...
Frequent Miler
Capital One adds $100 travel credit to Quicksilver, VentureOne, and Savor offers (ending soon)
Update: The last day to apply for the increased welcome offers on the VentureOne, Quicksilver, and Savor cards will be 12/9/25. A $100 travel credit isn’t huge, but given that each of these cards is $200 or 20,000 miles otherwise, it does represent a pretty significant sweetener. ~~~ Capital One has...
You Are Travel
Bear Market: Japan Calling in the Military After Experiencing Record Number of Bear Attacks
tl;dr – I know the government has been searching for ways to combat over-tourism, but…DAAAAMNNN this is next…
The post Bear Market: Japan Calling in the Military After Experiencing Record Number of Bear Attacks appeared first on You Are Travel.
View from the Wing
Viral ‘Virtual Queue’ Idea Says Planes Should Stay at the Gate Until Their Turn To Take Off — But That’s Not How Airports Actually Work
A viral proposal argues that planes should wait at the gate in a “virtual queue” instead of taxi-queuing for departure. But gate scarcity, runway-throughput requirements, and the need for a minimal physical queue mean the idea doesn’t match how airports actually operate.
Continue reading Viral ‘Virtual Queue’ Idea Says Planes Should...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale – Save up to 25% on stays worldwide + up to 60% off Iberostar stays
IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale offer for 2025 has officially kicked off with up to 25% off stays at most hotels worldwide and up to 60% off Iberostar stays. Save up to 25% on stays around the world IHG One Rewards members save 25%. Everyone else can save...
One Mile at a Time
Porsha Williams’ Delta First Class Inflight Kerfuffle: What Really Went Down?
On November 16, 2025, Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Porsha Williams was seen being escorted off a Delta Air Lines flight by police. She had just flown Delta first class from Las Vegas (LAS) to Atlanta (ATL) after attending BravoCon, and we didn’t actually know what happened at the...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Get up to a 100% bonus when buying Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points
The next buy points bonus for Alaska Airlines new Atmos Rewards program is here and it’s a good one. This new buy points bonus awards up to 100% more points until December 23, 2025. I don’t believe this version of the offer is a mystery bonus but do let me...
Frequent Miler
Get an extra $200 with the Virgin Atlantic 60K welcome offer via a dummy booking
Update 11/20/25: Through December 12th, 2025, the dummy booking offer for Virgin Atlantic Mastercard has increased to 60,000 plus a $200 statement credit, $100 better than the usual 60k + $100 offer. We don’t know if this is universal or targeted, but Stephen received an email with the offer, and I...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 15,000 Bonus Points Per Stay With All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Resorts
You can earn 15,000 bonus points per stay with All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Resorts with a minimum of four consecutive nights at 36 participating resort properties in the Caribbean and Latin America regions for travel between Saturday, January 17, 2026 and Sunday, April 26, 2026 in addition to the typical...
Live and Let’s Fly
My Unique Airport Departure Experience From Dili, Timor-Leste
My departure from President Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili was quite interesting before I even stepped onto the plane. Departing From Dili Airport Outside the airport is a statue honoring Nicolau Lobato. He is considered a national hero of the country. Leading separatist forces, he was killed by Indonesian...
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday Deals 2025: Away moves premium travel gear into sale mode
Save big with Black Friday Deals 2025 on Away’s best-selling luggage, including the fan-favourite Carry-On, checked bags and travel sets.
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View from the Wing
TSA Introduces an $18 Biometric Fee for Travelers Without ID — And Claims It Can Do So Without Congressional Approval
TSA is rolling out a new “alternative identity verification” system for travelers who show up without acceptable ID — and it comes with an $18 non-refundable biometric fee. The agency says it can impose the charge without congressional approval by invoking authority meant for registered-traveler programs, a stretch far beyond...
Miles To Memories
New Virgin Atlantic Promotion Rewards Loyal Members with 12,000 Bonus Points
Virgin Atlantic has announced a new new Flying Club reward for loyal members launching January 2026, called High Five.
The post New Virgin Atlantic Promotion Rewards Loyal Members with 12,000 Bonus Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
How I’m Maximizing Every Credit on the New Citi Strata Elite Card — And Why It’s Wildly Undervalued
Citi’s new Strata Elite card comes loaded with credits — airfare, hotels, car service, even Best Buy — that add up fast. Here’s how I’m stacking every one of them, and why the card’s first-year value is far greater than anyone seems to realize.
Continue reading How I’m Maximizing Every Credit...
One Mile at a Time
Yowzers: Does Hilton Honors Have Well Over A Million Diamond Members?
Airline and hotel loyalty programs always try to tell us how special we are when we earn status. But how special are we really, in comparison to other guests? This is something we almost never find out, though here are some interesting insights…
Frequent Miler
Frontier offering 17-month unlimited “GoWild” Pass for $349
Each year, Frontier offers a GoWild! all-you-can-fly pass. Folks who buy one are able to take as many Frontier flights as they want, including to international destinations like Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Now, Frontier has a special deal on a 2026-2027 “annual” GoWild! pass, which also includes a...
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday Deals 2025: CapCut Pro Goes on Sale at 20% Off
During Black Friday Deals 2025, CapCut Pro subscriptions are 20% off. Save on mobile editing tools, effects, and more before the sale ends December 1.
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
November 20 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – Exclusively for You targeted bonus offers
Today's bonus offer highlight are the next batch of Marriott Bonvoy Exclusively for You targeted bonus offers. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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One Mile at a Time
Air France 787 Business Class: A Solid, Consistent, Transatlantic Experience
Hello from France, as I continue the outbound portion of my review trip to Bangkok! For the second segment of my trip, I flew Air France’s Boeing 787-9 business class on the 6hr25min flight from Montreal (YUL) to Paris (CDG).
Altitude Yes
Japan Records 3.9M Foreign Visitors in October, the Second-Highest in Any Month
Japan is on pace to record well over 40 million total visitors by the end of the year, but an ongoing spat with China may pose a challenge.
The post Japan Records 3.9M Foreign Visitors in October, the Second-Highest in Any Month first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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