The Points of Life
Copa Lounge Panama City: Food Famine
I booked one of the least efficient routes to Buenos Aires from Puerto Rico because there were no other options. Part of my suffering included my time at this unexpectedly terrible lounge. I assumed that Copa’s flagship lounge would be at least on par with United or Delta. I was...
Wild About Travel
Air Japan exits after Just Three Short Years
I am heading to Japan from Bangkok in December, and I always like to keep my options open for flying. ANA Group’s subsidiary, Air Japan (NOT JAL Japan Airlines), has been strongly marketing itself as a key carrier at Bangkok Airport, operating several times a week from Bangkok to Narita...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – October 25 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During difficult times, I have found that model collecting can help alleviate some of the stress. Video Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and...
TravelUpdate
A great week at The Westin Hotel, Times Square, New York
A week in New York in October meant staying at the Westin Times Square. An elegant hotel in…
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Hobart lounge cupboard to grow with redesign
This has been a long time coming for Tasmanian travellers. Qantas is about to upgrade and expand its famously poky Hobart lounge cupboard, sorry Hobart Qantas Club, with a redesign and expansion that is far more befitting for the island’s growing status as a premium destination. With an opening date...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 560a: Melting Down
The US ATC situation is bad and getting worse. Plus another Starlink deal, Bahrain as a hub, and credit cards could cost you more.
Frequent Miler
Hotel David Whitney, a Marriott hotel in downtown Detroit
I entered the Hotel David Whitney armed for a fight. Last year, View from the Wing reported that this hotel does not honor Marriott’s elite breakfast benefit. So, I walked up to the check-in counter with a print-out of the relevant terms & conditions in my pocket. If they didn’t offer...
Economondo
Trying Out the Faroes’ National Airline: Copenhagen to Vágar with Atlantic Airways
Flying on an Airbus A320 from Copenhagen to the Faroe Islands with the Atlantic Airways
TravelUpdate
Wow! Amazing service in Aer Lingus business class from Washington to Dublin
Aer Lingus business class features fully flat seats, decent catering, free Wi-Fi and a nicely curated selection of…
The Alviator
The Single Best Use of Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles
I've been a skeptic of Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles, though I've found an incredibly good use of them. Here's what it is. The post The Single Best Use of Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles appeared first on The Alviator.
Running with Miles
Your US Passport Can Now Be Added to Your Apple Wallet – How to Do It and How to Use It
You can now add your US passport to your Apple Wallet for use at over 250 airports and their TSA checkpoints. Here is how to add it and a look at how useful it may be. The post Your US Passport Can Now Be Added to Your Apple Wallet – How...
TravelUpdate
Review: Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge London Heathrow
Background I decided to visit the Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge after arriving in London from New York aboard…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 560: Melting Down
The US ATC situation is bad and getting worse. Plus another Starlink deal, Bahrain as a hub, and credit cards could cost you more.
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321-200 Business Class – TPA-YYZ
I had to be in Toronto last night and found the Air Canada flight… The post Flight Review: Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321-200 Business Class – TPA-YYZ appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles For Family
Hot Bonus Offer: 100k for Capital One Venture X
Just in time for holiday spending and year-end expenses like property taxes and HOA fees, one of my favorite credit cards now has an increased welcome bonus of 100,000 miles! Capital One Venture X The Capital One Venture X card (affiliate link) now has a 100k bonus! 100k bonus after...
The Points of Life
Copa Business SJU-PTY: Passed Out Comfortably
What can I say about a flight I don’t remember? That is the ultimate compliment. Copa’s seats are damn comfortable, even if they are not lie-flat. Having left the house at 2:30AM in anticipation of drama due to the government shutdown, I was a zombie by the time we boarded...
ATX Jetsetter
Review: Air India Maharajah Lounge New York (JFK)
The Air India Maharajah Lounge in Terminal 4 at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) leaves plenty to be desired. The post Review: Air India Maharajah Lounge New York (JFK) appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Alviator
Which Airlines Still Offer 9-Abreast Economy Seating On Their 777s?
The industry-standard economy configuration is now 10-abreast seating, though here are the few airlines that still offer 9-abreast seating. The post Which Airlines Still Offer 9-Abreast Economy Seating On Their 777s? appeared first on The Alviator.
2PAXfly
SINGAPORE: Green flying comes with a COST — Singapore slaps SAF levy on airfares
If you’re flying out of Singapore from mid-2026, get ready to pay a little extra to support the island state’s net-zero by 2050 sustainability initiative. From April next year, Singapore will introduce a green tax on airfares, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy. From October 2026, that tax will be...
Live and Let’s Fly
Italian Food In The Heart Of Ethiopia? I’ll Stick To Beyaynetu….
Although the menu looked promising, I opted for an Ethiopian lunch over pizza at an Italian restaurant in the heart of Ethiopia. Our Italian Food Experiment In Awassa, Ethiopia Awassa (also spelled Hawassa) is the capital of the Sidama Region of Ethiopia. Located on Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift...
Travel Points Playbook
Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Air Transat The Lounge CUN
One of the drawbacks of flying Southwest is that they do not (yet!) operate their own airport lounges. … The post Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Air Transat The Lounge CUN appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Points Miles and Bling
Review: United Club Lounge Washington Dulles IAD Concourse C
United Club Lounge IAD Concourse C near Gate 7 Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit Mexico City… The post Review: United Club Lounge Washington Dulles IAD Concourse C appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Alviator
I Flew Loganair For 6,500 Avios: A Great And Unique Use Of Avios
I redeemed 6,500 Avios on a Loganair flight. This is a great use of Avios, especially if you're visiting the Scottish Highlands. The post I Flew Loganair For 6,500 Avios: A Great And Unique Use Of Avios appeared first on The Alviator.
Traveling For Miles
Marriott Bonvoy Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale for 2025
Marriott has just announced its Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale for 2025 and, a little surprisingly, it's marginally better than any of the Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales that we've seen Marriott release in recent years. The post Marriott Bonvoy Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale for 2025 appeared first on Traveling For...
Frequent Miler
5 game-changing points & miles updates | Coffee Break Ep77 | 11-11-25
A bunch of game-changing news came up last week, right after we recorded our Coffee Break episode (which we’d recorded a day earlier than usual). We’ll cover those changes in today’s Coffee Break episode. CB: 5 game-changing points & miles updates Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Miles To Memories
Wynn Bucking Trends, Nevada Hack Update, Chinatown Expands, MGM Terrace Suite & Cooking In A Casino?
Wynn is bucking trends, MGM terrace suite, Nevada hack update, Chinatown expands, cooking in a casino and free haircuts on the Strip? The post Wynn Bucking Trends, Nevada Hack Update, Chinatown Expands, MGM Terrace Suite & Cooking In A Casino? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
{Tech} for Travel
OPPO Find X9 Series adds Hasselblad optics & 7500mAh Power
OPPO Find X9 Series debuts with a 200MP Hasselblad telephoto lens, advanced Dimensity chipset, and 7500mAh battery for long-lasting performance. The post OPPO Find X9 Series adds Hasselblad optics & 7500mAh Power appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points Miles and Bling
Review: The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is an urban oasis across Chapultepec Park
The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City, is a prominent hotel in the Paseo de la Reforma neighbourhood, right… The post Review: The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is an urban oasis across Chapultepec Park appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Economondo
Sampling KLM Cityhopper’s Sleek Embraer E2: Amsterdam to Copenhagen
Flying from Amsterdam to Copenhagen on a KLM Cityhopper Embraer E2
TravelUpdate
Review: Virgin Atlantic A350 Upper Class New York to London
Background & Booking For the start of my summer in Europe trip, I flew on the Virgin Atlantic…
Points With a Crew
The Anthem Veterans memorial is SUPER awesome on Veteran’s Day!
The Anthem Veterans Memorial is precisely engineered so that the sun shines perfectly through the 5 pillars at 11:11 a.m. on November 11th, illuminating the ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Farewell Paisly — We Barely Knew You
Airlines like to reinvent themselves from time to time — new uniforms, refreshed cabin interiors, updated frequent flyer programs. In 2021, JetBlue decided to try something a little different: it…