Live and Let’s Fly
Review: EVA Air 777 Business Class Bangkok To Taipei
My 3.5-hour flight from Bangkok to Taipei on an EVA Airways 777 in “Royal Laurel” business class was a smooth and restful ride with excellent service and a delicious dinner. EVA 777 Business Class Review (BKK-TPE) For 87,500 Air Canada Aeroplan miles and 34.4o CAD in taxes, I booked Bangkok...
Points Miles and Bling
Disney World Deals for Canadians: Huge Savings on Tickets and Hotels
Hey all! Thrilled to join as the newest writer. I cover loyalty for The Globe and Mail and talk credit…
Points Miles and Bling
United Expands Japan Service with New Sapporo Flights
United Airlines is continuing its rapid international expansion with two new Japan routes launching in late 2026, including a brand-new…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 586: No Pentium Jokes Allowed
Big news out of Canada, wine country, and routes changing to backfill the Spirit collapse, among other things.
Wild About Travel
Cities I Love
A series for travellers, dreamers, and anyone who has ever fallen for a place. It’s a crazy time right now, isn’t it? In the midst of everything, I’ve been reminiscing about how lucky I’ve been to spend time in some of the most extraordinary cities on earth. Not just passing...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Digital upgrade — faster check-in, smarter app, and priority bag drops
Virgin has announced a major upgrade to its mobile app and domestic airport check-in experience. It promises a 50% redution in check-in times across 10 Australian domestic airports. The rollout starts this month, May 2026, and should rbe complete before the end of the year. What this actually means is...
2PAXfly
GOVERNMENT: Budget grounds taxpayer-funded Qantas Club memberships
The Australian Federal Government has cottoned on to the public service’s travel habit of taxpayer-funded airline lounge memberships. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has banned Commonwealth agencies from charging taxpayers for Qantas Club, Virgin Australia lounge and similar airline memberships. The directive emerged from the 2026 budget papers. Lounge bill The...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Airport Hotel That Saved Our Trip After A United Cancellation
Normally, I wouldn’t go out of my way to write a review of an airport hotel where we spent less than nine hours. But sometimes a hotel deserves recognition not…
Miles To Memories
No Doubt Arrives, New Vegas Reality Show, Battleship Casino Games & Pizza Rankings Shift!
No Doubt's successful debut at Sphere, a new Vegas reality show, pizza rankings shift and Paris hotel review.
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Newlyweds Book Cancun Honeymoon With Priceline, And Realize They Got Played When Their Trip Ends Too Early: ‘We Have Nowhere To Go’
“We had to talk to the AI bot for so long."
Points Miles and Bling
The Air Canada App Has a Surprisingly Useful “Trips” Tab
I’m certain all of us use the Air Canada mobile app. For many of us, Aeroplan is the default go-to…
BoardingArea
There’s a $19.99 Way to Stay Connected on Your Cruise
What happens when your ship leaves port and your signal disappears? This $19.99 cruise eSIM solves it, before you notice.
Traveling For Miles
Earn 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on select stays in the US and Canada)
Marriott is now offering Bonvoy members a 10,000 bonus points sweetener if they make a premium room or suite booking at select properties in the United States and Canada by 1 June and stay by early September.
Traveling For Miles
IHG Iberostar sale – save up to 40% at select resorts & get up to $800 in resort credits
IHG has launched a new sale for select Iberostar resort properties in Europe, North Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas with the savings varying by region and going as high as 40%.
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Woman Says Boyfriend Bought Third Seat So They Could Have ‘More Space’ On Flight. Then She Sees The Real Reason He Bought It: ‘An Excellent Use Of Free Will’
"This man has QUESTED..."
Miles For Family
Playing Squid Games at Netflix House Dallas
You’ve seen those travel memes that say “My toxic trait is that I hate leaving my house but I love leaving the country”, right? Well, that’s me. But these past few years, I’ve been making more of an effort to be a tourist in my own city. And since the...
Economondo
Review: SCAT Boeing 737-800 – Almaty to Astana
Flying domestically in Kazakhstan with SCAT
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‘Their policy explicitly states…’: Family Pays Premium For Southwest Airlines Choice Fare. Then Their Seats Were Reassigned Without Notice
“We didn't find out until we tried to board..."
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Family Spends $400 For One Night At Embassy Suites In Puerto Rico. Then The Front Desk Worker Crashes Out After They Ask For A Blanket: ‘I’m Not A Wizard’
“This is not Hilton standard."
Frequent Miler
Is the Bilt Palladium card worth its $495 annual fee? | Coffee Break Ep105 | 5-12-26
With most ultra-premium cards it’s possible to simply add up how much you value each perk and see if it meets or exceeds the annual fee, but this card is mostly valuable for its high earning rate from spend… It’s definitely worth $495 in the first year due to the...
Miles To Memories
Battling For Hyatt Compensation, Delta’s Weird First Class Plane & Free Beer for Life
Delta's insane new first class count, the correct level of compensation & a crazy travel promo made for points enthusiasts.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Gundam Base, Chicago – Still for the Friends
The Gundam Base, Chicago TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Time to look at a lot of plastic and one of the bigger Japanese franchises, mixed with politics, high stakes, personal dramas and of course, giant human-piloted mechas. Welcome to the many timelines of Mobile Suit Gundam at The Gundam...
Points Miles and Bling
Your Flying Blue Miles Should Never Expire Again
Air France KLM Flying Blue is one of my favourite award programs out there and it has just improved its…
Points Miles and Bling
W Toronto: Vibes are Good, In-Room Dining is Not
W Toronto: Anshul’s Take Anshul reviewed W Toronto back in 2023, and his take is worth revisiting before I add…
Points Miles and Bling
Open an RBC Chequing Account, Get a Free Apple Watch
Open a new RBC chequing account this quarter and get a new Apple Watch! Banks regularly offer cash bonuses in…
Miles To Memories
Primm Closing Shock, MGM Buffet Rumors & Vegas’ Huge Fireworks Summer
Vegas fireworks all summer long, shocking closure of casino resort, MGM's cool new barcade and a huge rumor about the end of Vegas buffets.
Points Miles and Bling
Amex Canada Dropping Etihad Guest on June 20, 2026
Sometime last week, Amex Canada quietly updated its website with new verbiage: “Effective June 20, 2026, Etihad Airways Etihad Guest loyalty…
Economondo
Trying Virgin Atlantic’s Brand New Route: Seoul Incheon to London Heathrow on the Dreamliner
Flying on Virgin Atlantic's new route between Korea and the UK onboard a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 787-9 “Premium Plus” Premium Economy Class
I flew on United Airlines from Hong Kong to Bangkok in premium economy (what United brands as Premium Plus) on a Boeing 787, a short but pleasant daytime flight. United Airlines 787-9 “Premium Plus” Premium Economy Class Review (HKG-BKK) United flies a tag flight between Hong Kong and Bangkok each...
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Review: Vana Belle Koh Samui, a Luxury Collection Resort
Background and Location During my trip to Koh Samui (because I had to get my White Lotus experience…
Points Miles and Bling
Convert RBC Avion to British Airways Avios with a 30% transfer bonus
RBC Avion Elite members can convert their Avion points to British Airways (BA) Avios with a 30% bonus. The 30%…
Miles For Family
Combining Marriott Points with Spouse for Award Booking
This post is geared for newbies in the miles and points hobby. My upcoming trip to Asia is just a few short weeks away! The final detail I needed to nail down was accommodations for a one-night layover in Hong Kong. Hotel prices for that night weren’t outrageous, and I...