One Mile at a Time
Park Hyatt Riviera Maya Cancun, The Brand’s First All-Inclusive, Opens 2027
In late 2023, Hyatt and Parks Hospitality Holdings announced a collaboration that will expand Hyatt’s footprint in Mexico, with the development of four new properties. There’s one that I find to be most interesting, and I’d like to take a look at the latest details, as there are some interesting...
One Mile at a Time
New Air India Maharaja Lounge SFO Now Open: Small But Really Nice?!
We know that Air India is currently trying to reinvent itself, including improving every aspect of the passenger experience. We’ve seen the airline roll-out factory fresh wide body planes with new interiors, start to reconfigure existing planes, and even open a new flagship lounge at Delhi Airport (DEL).
One Mile at a Time
New Air India Maharaja Lounge SFO Now Open: Small But Really Nice?!
We know that Air India is currently trying to reinvent itself, including improving every aspect of the passenger experience. We’ve seen the airline roll-out factory fresh wide body planes with new interiors, start to reconfigure existing planes, and even open a new flagship lounge at Delhi Airport (DEL).
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa Flight Attendants Shocked At New Tax Rules That Hike the Price of ‘Free’ Standby Flights
Flight attendants at the German flag carrier Lufthansa are fighting to overturn a new tax decree that has significantly hiked the price of nearly free or deeply discounted standby flight concessions that form a big benefit for airline employees. For outsiders, these kinds of ‘nonrev’ benefits are seen as a...
2PAXfly
TRIP REPORT: First impressions of Turkish Airlines Sydney to London
I have just flown Turkish Airlines for the first time, as has my husband, but on different flights. My trip was Sydney–Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul–London. His was Bangkok–Istanbul–Prague, and return. Before I do a considered full report on the flights and the trip, I thought it was worth posting about my first...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
I Flew 13 Hours In Middle Seat 53E: Basic Economy Fare With Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900
I flew as a passenger 13 hours in seat 53E aboard an Airbus A350-900 airplane operated by Delta Air Lines on a Basic Economy fare, which is a middle seat. Considering that the cost to fly round trip between Las Vegas to Taipei with a stop in Seattle was the...
View from the Wing
Park Hyatt St. Kitts Is Beautiful, Relaxed, And A Little Controversial — Why I Keep Going Back
Park Hyatt St. Kitts has one of the best physical settings in Hyatt’s portfolio: huge, low-rise grounds, gorgeous views toward Nevis, excellent pools, strong suites, and a calm that never seems to disappear even when the hotel is nearly full. Service still does not live up to the Park Hyatt...
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BoardingArea
Woman Books Airbnb For Bachelorette Trip To Nashville. Then Something Terrifying Happens. Now She’s Warning People To Choose Hotels Instead
Nashville, Tennessee is one of the most popular bachelorette party destinations in the country. Every year, thousands of women flock to Music City to let it all hang out on Broadway before their big day. Most have a blast. The trip that was supposed to be one last hurrah as...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Joint flights with Qatar Airways to Doha shelved
If you’ve booked a Virgin Australia flight to Doha, there’s some bad news. Flights operated by Qatar Airways on behalf of Virgin Australia have now been cancelled until at least mid-June, as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt travel through the region. And for travellers, this isn’t just...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Visiting The Largest Volcano Crater on Easter Island: Rano Kau
Set on the idyllic southwestern part of Easter Island adjacent to the cerulean waters of the Pacific Ocean lies Rano Kau, which generally means “a large or wide volcano with an abundance of water” and is a natural phenomenon in and of itself — and although the sensation of vastness...
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BoardingArea
Woman Boards American Airlines Flight. She Can’t Believe What The Woman In Front Of Her Does Mid-Flight: ‘American Airlines Horror Story’
"I hate flying omg."
TravelUpdate
Review: Qantas domestic business class from Sydney to Adelaide
Qantas domestic business class is very expensive and the value for money is just not there. When I…
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BoardingArea
‘I’d Have Been Out Of There’: Women Book Vacation At Jamaican Resort Through Airbnb. Then They Arrive And Realize It’s Abandoned. Then They Decide To Stay
"We were asking locals if they could help us."
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BoardingArea
Women Take Onshore Excursion During Bahamas Cruise. Then Their Pier Runner Gets Pulled Over At Last Call: ‘No Charger, No Toothbrush, Just Vibes’
“POV: ship leaving with all of our stuff and passports."
Wild About Travel
rewute and redrfat Discovering the World’s Highest and Lowest Airports
Reflecting on my travels last year, I realised I flew through quite high and low-altitude airports. I have long realised that altitude affects the travel experience, airport operations, and the differing challenges for pilots. This got me thinking: of the 289 airports I’ve visited in my life, how many would...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 5 April, 2026
Greetings from London! I’ve moved on from Prague, which was very cold but fantastic. I hadn’t realised how much early 20th-century architecture there was in the city centre. There is even a Cubist architecture walk!  Once I got over the cold, I really enjoyed myself. The rugging up and de-rugging...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Viroth’s Villa in Siem Reap in Cambodia: My First Stay at a Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Property — and The Verdict Is…
My first stay at a Mr & Mrs Smith hotel property occurred while I was at Viroth’s Villa in Siem Reap in Cambodia. The acquisition of the carefully curated and growing collection of greater than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties was officially announced by Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Friday, April...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Te Anau in New Zealand
The drive between Queenstown and Milford Sound can consume almost four hours to drive fewer than 300 kilometers. Going to Milford Sound for the day from Queenstown is not impossible to do; but it can be quite a long day. Te Anau in New Zealand is a quaint town which...
Economondo
Long Haul with Japan Airlines: London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Flying with Japan Airlines on a long slog from London to Tokyo onboard a Boeing 787
Live from a Lounge
7 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of April 4, 2026
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices!
Economondo
Flying an Azerbaijan Airlines 787 Across Europe: Baku to London Heathrow
Come with me as I fly with Azerbaijan Airlines on a flight from Baku to London Heathrow
Frequent Miler
Credit Card Collectibles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep352 | 4-3-26
In this episode, we’ll talk about how United credit cards make United miles more valuable, how Southwest discount codes make Southwest points more valuable, and we’ll take you on a ride through a classic card show discussing credit card “collectibles”. Credit Card Collectibles Watch the full episode below, or listen...
Your Mileage May Vary
Apple Wallet Digital ID Program Expands Again
If you’ve ever stood in a long TSA line wishing there was a faster way to show your ID, Apple is continuing to build toward that future. Apple is expanding…
Miles To Memories
Vegas Table Minimums Have Tripled, Gambling at the Temp Trop & Another Casino Is Broke!
Another Vegas casino in trouble, Vegas minimum bets have skyrocketed, the temporary Tropicana casino & best food off-Strip.
Wild About Travel
drfat Explore Taipei, Asia’s best city with me
Every time I come back to a favourite city, I wonder if my experience on tis occasion  will be as enjoybale as it was on the previous visits. Yaipei did nit diusappoin. – it never disappomts, In fact, I would go to say it is the best city in Asia....
TravelUpdate
JFK Lounge Reviews: Chase Sapphire Lounge JFK & AMEX Centurion
Background and Location The Chase Sapphire Lounge & Amex Centurion at New York (JFK) are located right next…
Points Miles and Bling
Inside Air Canada Cafe YVR – Grab-and-Go Lounge near C47
Air Canada Café YVR at Gate C47 Vancouver International Airport has steadily expanded its lounge footprint in recent years, and…
Will Run For Miles
Travel: We Just Returned from 40 Days in South East Asia
We saw street art in Bangkok, floating temples in Hua Hin, Supertrees in Singapore and Hindu deities in Bali
Points Miles and Bling
The Growing Case for Cashback Cards
The truth is, a fair bit of effort is required to actually redeem your miles and points for saver award…
2PAXfly
WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT: Air New Zealand to land first
Western Sydney International (WSI) hasn’t even opened yet, but the race to be first on the departures board seems already underway. Last week Singapore Airlines announced its first flights in November 2026, and now Air New Zealand is going to beat them to the baggage claim. From October 26, the...
TravelUpdate
Stayed at the Fairfield Inn near Mall of Georgia in north Atlanta
I was just under an hour north of Atlanta so I stayed at the Fairfield Inn on Mall…
Points Miles and Bling
A Simple Approach to Cash Back – the Aven Rewards Visa Card (US)
Simplicity is the name of the game with the Aven Rewards Visa® Card, a strong flat cashback structure that rewards…