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I Flew Emirates to Dubai During the Iran War and This Was My Experience
I recently flew with Emirates to and from Dubai during the Iran war, and my experience was pretty wild. It was definitely one of the more interesting trips I have taken, and I wanted to make this video to give you an idea of what’s really happening on the ground....
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Los Angeles Woman Plans Summer Euro-Trip With Best Friend. Then Her Friend Does The ‘Ultimate Betrayal’: ‘You’re Too Calm Actually’
"I did a girls trip with a friend..."
Miles For Family
Olympics: How Much Would You Pay to be in the “Room Where it Happens?”
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m determined to attend the LA28 Summer Olympics. Yesterday was the day that non-local LA28 Olympics hopeful attendees were notified if they won the lottery for the first ticket sales drop. Sadly, neither my husband nor I were lucky enough to be selected for...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Air France Lounge Chicago (ORD)
The Air France Lounge in Chicago O’Hare (ORD) is a small but comfortable SkyTeam lounge in Terminal 5 with a selection of food and drinks that satiated my family ahead of our transatlantic flight. Air France Lounge Chicago Review (ORD) O’Hare Terminal 5 actually has two SkyTeam lounges: a Delta...
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Lounge D, Zurich (ZRH)
A review of this slightly whimsical lounge available to Swiss passengers, which is a fun option to visit especially in the quieter evenings.
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‘Making Us A Target’: Woman Gets On Plane. Then She Realizes What The Plane Looks Like
"Oh nahhh bby I would’ve cancelled."
2PAXfly
LOYALTY: Airline programs now worth billions. Qantas in top 10
If you’ve ever wondered why airlines seem more interested in selling points than seats, a new global report puts some serious numbers behind that suspicion. According to the latest On Point Loyalty Top 100 report, airline loyalty programs have evolved into multi-billion-dollar businesses, and for Australian travellers, that shift is...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: The Anndore House – JDV by Hyatt
When I’m in Toronto, I often stay at the St. Regis Toronto (review here)…
Frequent Miler
Best miles for each airline alliance | Coffee Break Ep100 | 4-7-26
Airlines partner up into alliances (Oneworld, Star Alliance, and Sky Team), which usually means you can use the miles from one program to book with one of its partners. We’ll talk about the best programs within each alliance. Best miles for each airline alliance Watch the full episode below, or...
Miles To Memories
First Flight to Nowhere, TSA Chaos at JFK, and the BEST & WORST of Bermuda!
The best and worst of Bermuda, Hyatt Regency JFK, a flight to nowhere and TSA meltdowns galore!
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Alpine Lounge, Zurich (ZRH)
This photogenic lounge is exclusively for Lufthansa Group passengers and Star Gold members – does it beat the main lounge?
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Launch of new reward seats search tool
Earning points is easy. Finding a decent reward seat, especially in business class, is where things usually fall apart. Virgin Australia is promising to fix that, with a new calendar-based Reward Seat search tool rolling out across its website and app. The airline is calling a ‘step change’ in how...
Live and Let’s Fly
United A321neo Redeye Economy Review: I Didn’t Sleep, But Landed To A Perfect “Hallelujah”
I enjoyed a comfortable redeye journey on United Airlines onboard an Airbus A321neo in economy class from Los Angeles to Chicago, with an unexpected moment of sublimity after landing. United Airlines A321neo Economy Class Review (LAX-ORD Redeye) Despite the busy Christmas travel period, I booked these a few weeks in...
The Alviator
Intra-Europe Luxury Alert: Swiss Adds Widebody Service On Multiple European Routes
Swiss is adding widebody service on multiple holidaymaker intra-European routes over the summer, a huge upgrade over their typical service.
2PAXfly
AIR NEW ZEALAND: Cuts 1,100 flights, affecting 44,000 passengers due to Middle East conflict
If your upcoming trip involves Air New Zealand, it’s worth double-checking your booking. The Kiwi carrier is cancelling around 1,100 flights through to early May, impacting roughly 44,000 passengers, as surging fuel prices ripple through the aviation industry. Most travellers are expected to be rebooked onto the same-day flights, as...
Miles To Memories
Caesars Goes All-Inclusive, The Daily Mail Hates Vegas & Rio’s Ownership Shakeup!
Huge shakeup at Rio, Caesars ups the "all inclusive ante", Daily Mail's war on Vegas & taverns taverns everywhere.
Points Miles and Bling
Top 3 Canadian Long Weekend Trips for Ontario Residents
Like many people, I have a long list of bucket-list countries I want to visit (like Ireland on St. Patrick’s…
TravelUpdate
Review: Virgin Australia business class from Brisbane to Sydney
Virgin Australia is the nation’s second largest carrier. As a formerly devoted oneworld frequent flyer, I had no…
Points Miles and Bling
WestJet Adds $60 Fuel Surcharge to Companion Voucher
Following Porter’s announcement, WestJet is also introducing an additional $60 in fuel surcharges when using your companion voucher. This applies…
Points Miles and Bling
Lufthansa Intra-Europe Business Class Review on A319-100 from ZRH-FRA and FRA-TLS
Lufthansa Intra-Europe Business Class Typically, I prefer to get to my destination on a nonstop flight, or at most a…
Miles For Family
Splurges I’m Making for my Upcoming Trip to Asia
Some of you may find this hard to believe, based on the trips I’ve taken these past few years. But the reality is that I’m not conditioned for splurging, whether it’s spending cash or spending unnecessary miles and points. While I was lucky enough to grow up taking family vacations,...
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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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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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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‘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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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...