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NEW ROUTES 2026 #7: Air New Zealand from Brisbane with new Business Class
With Australians being loyal to airlines based in the great southern lands, its cousins over the Tasman are often overlooked. Now, sometimes that ignorance is legitimate; they did have a very inferior Business Class cabin, or their fares always seemed pitched above those of Australian-based airlines. But now, Air NZ...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Vape ignites on flight from Brisbane, emergency response at Melbourne Airport
A vape device ignited inside the cabin of a Virgin Australia flight VA328 approaching Melbourne, prompting an emergency call from the flight crew and a precautionary response from airport firefighters. The incident occurred on Sunday, 15 March. As the aircraft descended toward Melbourne Airport, the device activated and began smoking...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 15 March, 2026
I’m back in Sydney after spending nearly a week at the Adelaide Festival and catching up with friends and relatives. I also got to experience the new Economy Plus seats in row 5 on a Qantas B737, with extra legroom. It’s good. I’m now putting the final touches to my...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Three Sisters Walk in the Blue Mountains of Australia
The Three Sisters Walk in the Blue Mountains of Australia is a paved path which visitors can take to the Three Sisters Aboriginal Place, which is a natural rock formation that is recognized as a place of special cultural significance to Aboriginal people.
A stone archway stands at...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Aer Lingus Lounge London (LHR)
The Aer Lingus Lounge in London Heathrow was a great place to start my journey home on Aer Lingus, with a nice breakfast spread, barista-made coffee, and plenty of seating. Aer Lingus Lounge London Review (LHR) I began my trip to Los Angeles via Dublin in London, with an Aer...
Miles For Family
Citi Ending Person-to-Person Point Transfers, Bilt Cardholders in Uproar and More
I’m heading out on my next travel adventure. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for photos, and I’ll catch up on the blog the following week. Bon Voyage to all of you spring break travelers! Citi Ending Person-To-Person ThankYou Point Transfers: This is a bummer that this feature is ending...
Frequent Miler
Rove Miles: Transferable Points without a credit card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep349 | 3-13-26
In today’s podcast episode, we see that Marriott tops off their top-offs, Aviator Silver cards become unique collectibles, and we’ll talk about the best ways to earn and redeem Rove Miles. Rove Miles: Transferable Points w/out a credit card Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast...
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Review: Singapore Airlines A380-800 Suites Class (Singapore – London)
My 14-hour journey from Singapore to London on Singapore Airlines onboard the A380-800 in Suites Class was about as flawless as a flight can be, with decadent meals, personalized service, and a very cozy first class suite. Singapore Airlines A380-800 Suites Class Review (SIN-LHR) Singapore to London is one of...
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NEW ROUTES 2026 #6: Malaysia Airlines’ A330neo one of the smartest ways to Europe
There was a time when booking Malaysia Airlines to Europe felt like choosing price over style. The airline did the job, but it rarely turned heads. That view may have changed with the arrival of the Airbus A330neo across Australian routes. Commencing its rollout in 2025, with full deployment by...
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QANTAS: Settles COVID flight cancellation class action for AU$105 million
Qantas has agreed to pay $105 million to settle a class action brought by passengers whose flights were cancelled during the pandemic, potentially delivering compensation to hundreds of thousands of customers. The settlement relates to flights scheduled between 1 January 2020 and 1 November 2022, when global travel collapsed due...
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QANTAS: A380 and First Class dropped from Melbourne to LAX, also 787 changes
Melbourne is losing its Qantas Airbus A380 to Los Angeles. From 25 October 2026, the airline will remove the superjumbo from the route, switching the service to a daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner instead. Currently, the QF93/QF94 Melbourne–Los Angeles flights operate with a mix of aircraft. The Airbus A380 runs twice...
