No Work All Travel
Airport Review: Felipe Ángeles International Airport, Mexico City
Long before it had a name, Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) was the subject of a pointless national survey held soon after Andrés Manuel López Obrador became president in 2018.
Theoretically, the survey involved the then-current construction of Mexico City’s second airport in Texcoco, east of the capital’s primary airport (MEX).
2018...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: American Airlines 787-9 Business Class Flagship Suites Preferred
Here’s a “review” of the spacious new Flagship Suites Preferred on American Airlines, the front-row business class seats on the new 787-9 Dreamliners. I put review in quotations because my flight ultimately went mechanical, so this review will heavily focus on the seat rather than the flight itself.
American Airlines 787-9...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Amex Centurion Lounge Washington National Airport (DCA)
Amex Centurion Lounge Washington DCA
Shortly after landing at Washington Dulles (IAD), I took an Uber to Washington National Airport (DCA) for my onward Air Canada connection to Ottawa (YOW). Since Air Canada operates out of Terminal 1, which has no lounges, I decided to spend my layover exploring the Amex...
Miles For Family
Switching from Business to Premium Economy for Flight Home from Asia
My daughter and I have a trip to Thailand booked for next summer. I was so excited to find award availability for 2 people in business class both ways across the Pacific Ocean!
Unfortunately, due to some scheduling conflicts, we decided to change our return date. Thankfully, it wasn’t too difficult...
Eye of the Flyer
What to Expect with an NCL Haven Embarkation
Introduction – Big Family Cruise in a HUGE Suite
Why We Chose Alaska For Our Three Generation Cruise
Crossing North America in American Airlines First Class
Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver – Pre-Cruise Hotel Review
What to Expect with an NCL Haven Embarkation
Our First Time Sailing Norwegian Cruise Line
Comparing the NCL Haven to Sister Line Oceania...
2PAXfly
PASSPORT: Europe ends passport stamps from October ’25 — what Australians need to know
From 12 October 2025, the European Union will begin phasing in its new Entry/Exit System (EES), which will replace those colourful little passport stamps with digital kiosks, facial images and fingerprint scans. By April 2026, passport stamps will be fully gone across the 29 countries of the Schengen Zone.
If you’ve...
Frequent Miler
JW Marriott Masai Mara: A Simply Spectacular Safari Experience
Before visiting the JW Marriott Masai Mara, I was lucky enough to have had two previous safari experiences. The first was self-driving in Kruger National Park in South Africa during my honeymoon, and the second was being guided in Land Cruisers over several days in a private conservancy, again in...
2PAXfly
UNITED AIRLINES: trialing remote baggage screening on Sydney to San Francisco route
This is good news if you hate lugging your checked bag through the transit maze at San Francisco International Airport. United Airlines has launched a new baggage screening system that eliminates the dreaded re-check step for connecting passengers.
San Francisco at night [hdqwalls.com]
What’s Changing?
Until now, travellers arriving in the United States...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: targetted offer of double or triple Status Credits
Check your inbox, Velocity members. Virgin Australia has quietly slipped out a double or triple Status Credits promotion – but not everyone’s been invited to the party.
Double or Triple Treat
This isn’t a blanket offer for all Velocity frequent flyers. Instead, Virgin has taken a targeted approach, selecting an undisclosed group...
Points Miles and Bling
American and Porter Airlines Launch New Codeshare Partnership
American and Porter Airlines have entered a new partnership that will significantly enhance travel opportunities between Canada, the United States, and beyond. Effective immediately, travellers can book eligible codeshare flights across both carriers, with booking available through both carriers. This agreement will expand over time to include additional destinations, with...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: Meliá Puerto Vallarta
For my first-ever all-inclusive stay, I think Meliá Puerto Vallarta in Mexico did a pretty good job of setting the bar.
Following another delicious visit to Mexico City, it was time to wind-down my visit with a brief stop in Puerto Vallarta. I was invited to stay at Meliá Puerto Vallarta this...
TravelUpdate
Flight Review: BermudAir Economy (Bermuda to Westchester)
Background & Booking
On my way back to New York from Bermuda, I decided to try a new airline for me, which is BermudAir.
It’s a very interesting airline that launched in 2023. They originally started out saying they would be an all-business class airline, then switched, and apparently, it’s in...
Economondo
Riding Gulf Air’s Flagship: Bahrain to London Heathrow on a Dreamliner
You can read about my fantastic flight from Frankfurt to Bahrain onboard one of Gulf Air’s Airbus A321neos here, and my ride from Dubai to Bahrain onboard an Airbus A320neo here.
Following a short and pleasant hop over from Dubai onboard one of Gulf Air’s Airbus A320neos, I walked up the...
Live from a Lounge
Review: Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 Business Class (Delhi – Singapore)
Earlier this month, I found myself heading out on a trip where I had to be in many places at the same time. The trip first took me to Singapore for a quick weekend. Out of the few options I had for travelling between Delhi and Singapore, I chose Singapore...
Miles For Family
Beijing: Visiting Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
This is a continuation of my Japan/China trip report. See also Back from China and Japan Trip! 5 Takeaways, Worth it: JAL Premium Economy Award Seats, Better Than Expected: AA Premium Economy Shanghai PVG to DFW, Hits and Misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea, Take this Line and Shove...
2PAXfly
TAIWAN: Digital arrivals card for Australian visitors
From October 1, Taiwan will become another Asian destination requiring Australians to complete a digital Arrival Card, called the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC), before immigration will let you through.
Another country, another form
Taiwan joins Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand as part of the growing club of Asian countries scrapping paper arrival slips....
The Alviator
Why I Like Sitting In The Back Row Of Airplane Cabins
Out of the many widebody flights I’ve flown, a vast majority of them are spent in the window seat in the back of the cabin. That’s because I have a very strong preference for sitting in the back of the plane, at least on a widebody flight. This is true...
Points Miles and Bling
Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounge Renovations – What to Expect
Air Canada has announced a multi-year plan to transform its Maple Leaf Lounges across the network, aiming to deliver modern spaces with expanded amenities. While the upgrades promise a refreshed experience in the long run, travellers should also be aware of temporary closures and alternative lounge options during the renovation...
Economondo
A Short Dart Across the Persian Gulf: Dubai to Bahrain on a Gulf Air A320neo
You can read about my fantastic Gulf Air Airbus A321neo-operated flight from Frankfurt to Bahrain on the outbound leg here.
Cutting across the length of Dubai, running above the city’s main artery, the E11 road for much of its route, Dubai Metro’s Red Line usually serves to be a good way...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Hotel I Thought Was For Swingers, Isn’t. But They Do Encourage Nudity
Swinging, sometimes called wife-swapping, husband-swapping, or partner-swapping, is a sexual activity in which both singles and partners in a committed relationship sexually engage with others for recreational purposes (thanks, Wikipedia!).
According to a 2018 report from the National Institutes of Health, a 2012 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior suggested...
Economondo
My First Business Jet Ride! An Empty Leg from Liverpool to Gloucester on a Citation Bravo
Background
As a postgraduate student in London, whose employment history at the time of writing had not ventured beyond intern or part-time retail worker status, it is fair to say that I am not blessed with an endless stream of expendable funds that can be used to travel to my heart’s...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge Chicago (ORD)
The American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an elevated lounge experience compared to the Admirals Club one level below, with a nice buffet and plenty of room to spread out.
American Airlines Flagship Lounge Chicago Review (ORD)
I’ve visited this lounge many times, especially while I held...
Points Miles and Bling
Changes coming to Air Canada Complimentary Baggage Benefit for Elite Members
Air Canada has shared a change to the complimentary checked baggage benefit for Aeroplan 25K Elite Members, effective February 1, 2026. While higher status tiers remain unaffected, 25K members will see their current benefit reduced and restructured. At the same time, Aeroplan is expanding partner benefits with United Airlines and...
ATX Jetsetter
Review: Delta Sky Club Atlanta (ATL) Concourse A Gate A17
After our Delta Boeing 717-200 First Class flight from Asheville, the ATX Jetsetter crew had a couple of hours to kill at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). This gave me the opportunity to check out the other Delta Sky Club Located in Concourse A (Delta also operates a Sky Club...
TravelUpdate
Lost luggage on British Airways that was not their fault !
I had the most interesting experience with my bag being delayed, then trying to reach me and then being un-trackable for a few days.
It was all on British Airways but the original problem was caused by South African ground staff who dd not move my bag from a cancelled flight...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Flagship Suites – ORD-DFW
I had a change of plans today and that found me switching my itinerary to go from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) with a connection in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on the way. This would normally be annoying, but today I got to...
Frequent Miler
Sweet-spot awards courtesy of Japan Airlines | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep325 | 9-26-25
In this episode, we’ll talk about how Citi is showering us with transfer bonuses, then we’ll talk about the incredible uses for Japan Airlines miles. Now that Capital One is making transfers available to Japan Airlines (in addition to Bilt, which has already been offering this), it’s worth talking about...
Points Miles and Bling
Get up to 5,000 SQM towards Aeroplan Elite Status by purchasing SAF attributes
Aeroplan members can take advantage of an excellent opportunity to earn Status Qualifying Miles (SQM) toward Aeroplan Elite Status while supporting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiatives. This limited-time promotion, running until October 25, 2025, allows members to contribute to SAF Environmental Attributes and receive SQM credits that count toward their...
