Frequent Miler
JetBlue’s 25 year 350,000 point mileage run | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep312 | 6-27-25 | Podcast
JetBlue is offering 350,000 points plus 25 years of elite status if you fly JetBlue to 25 destinations before the end of the year. Today we’ll look at that promotion a little more closely, but we’ll also hear from a “nerdy dad”, and will hear about some crazy credit card...
{Tech} for Travel
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen Add AI Audio
The new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen enhance call quality with AI voice filters, adaptive microphones, and improved background noise control.
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Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Finnair A330-300 Business Class (HEL-JFK)
After missing my connection from Helsinki (HEL) to Los Angeles (LAX), I was rebooked home via New York (JFK). That gave me a chance to experience Finnair’s transatlantic A330-300 business class product instead of another flight on the A350-900. Overall, the experience was solid, though I’m still not sold on...
Points Miles and Bling
Air Canada Launches Nonstop Service Between Montreal and Edinburgh
Air Canada has expanded its transatlantic network with the launch of a new direct service connecting Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International…
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BoardingArea
How to Qualify for Hertz Five Star Status Easily
Qualification Requirements
I've noticed that one of the biggest hurdles for travelers looking to enhance their car rental experience is simply knowing how to qualify for elite status. In my earlier days of renting cars, I often missed out on valuable perks because I didn't realize a small bump in rentals...
Miles For Family
Virgin Atlantic Doubles Fees on Awards, Bilt July Rent Day and More
Brutal: Virgin Atlantic Doubles Fees on Biz Class Awards, Raises Others: Per this post on Thrifty Traveler, taxes and fees on Virgin Atlantic awards are now higher, but not as high as they used to be. Ugh. Bilt Rent Day July 2025: This month, the big offer is 25%-100% gift...
{Tech} for Travel
Samsung Confirms Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 Launch
Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 is set to arrive on July 9, bringing major updates for Samsung's foldables, as well as new wearables, and is likely to further expand the Galaxy AI platform.
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2PAXfly
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The reborn Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok
Dusit Thani is a name eternally tied to its history as one of the first five-star hotels in Bangkok. The original hotel opened in 1970. It was Thailand’s tallest building and the first property of Dusit International. The now-outdated hotel was demolished in 2019, and a new hotel using the...
{Tech} for Travel
Travel Light with the Twelve South Curve Nano Stand
Lightweight and magnetic, the Twelve South Curve Nano is a premium foldable phone stand built for on-the-go streaming, work, and video calls.
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Miles For Family
My Thought Process on Taking Advantage of Amex/Hawaiian Transfer in the Eleventh Hour
This is a topic that’s getting a lot of attention in the hobby right now, and for a good reason. As of June 30th, Amex Membership Rewards points will no longer transfer to Hawaiian miles, and with that dies an opportunity to easily acquire Alaska currency. So, the question is,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Finnair A350-900 Business Class
Although it was only a short journey from Amsterdam to Helsinki, I quite enjoyed the Finnair A350-900 in business class…the onboard experience was lovely. The delay that caused me to misconnect in Helsinki? Not so lovely. Finnair A350-900 Business Class Review (AMS-HEL) This was my first time flying the Finnair...
Points Miles and Bling
Air Canada Expands Rail Connectivity with Lufthansa Express Rail Codeshare
Air Canada has expanded its long-standing partnership with Lufthansa by introducing a new codeshare on Lufthansa Express Rail services operated…
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BoardingArea
Unlock Premium Perks with the Best Travel Credit Cards
I've noticed that many of us who venture beyond our hometowns dream about going farther, securing those elusive seat upgrades, or snagging entry into exclusive airport lounges. Over the years, I've personally observed that the right travel credit card can bridge the gap between ordinary jaunts and extraordinary adventures. Whether...
Sam Chui
Qatar Airways CEO’s Open Letter To Passengers
Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has written an open letter to passengers, addressing the recent flight disruptions caused by the tensions in the Middle East. At around 18:00 local time on Monday, 23 June, an unexpected and unprecedented closure of Qatari airspace forced Qatar Airways...
BoardingArea
How Rare Are Cruise Ship Overboard Incidents?
Frequent flyers often ask me how traveling by sea compares to flying, particularly when it comes to safety. Having explored data from multiple cruise lines, I've seen that the real story behind falling off cruise ships is different from what sensational headlines suggest. While some might read the news and...
Miles For Family
Take this Line and Shove It (Literally): Shanghai Disneyland Hits and Misses
Yesterday, I wrote about our day at Tokyo DisneySea. Later on our same trip, my daughter and I spent a day at Shanghai Disneyland, my last Disney resort in the world to visit. The two parks could not have been more different. Shanghai Disneyland is more like the traditional Disneyland/Magic...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Did the Elusive Black Rhinoceros Cross the Road in Kenya?
The elusive black rhinoceros is a critically endangered species native to Kenya and other countries in eastern and southern Africa — so much so that the Western Black Rhinoceros was officially declared extinct in 2011 by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Despite that statistic...
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{Tech} for Travel
Must-Have Essential Healthy Travel Gadgets & Accessories
Support your wellbeing with healthy travel gadgets that promote better sleep, hydration, and movement during long trips or frequent flights.
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Traveling For Miles
Booking an IHG stay? Get up to 15% cash back with these deals
Earlier, we published an article discussing a new 3x promotion that IHG will be running from 1 July and anyone interested in that (or in any other IHG booking for that matter) should note that TopCashback is currently offering up to 15% back and Rakuten is offering up to 10%...
Traveling For Miles
Earn 25 years of JetBlue elite status by visiting 25 JetBlue destinations
JetBlue may not be doing very well right now (Spirit's objection to the JetBlue/United Airlines partnership probably didn't do much for team morale yesterday), but the airline seems determined to continue celebrating its 25th year of operations regardless of what else may be going on, and along those lines, it...
Miles For Family
Hits and Misses from our Day at Tokyo DisneySea
On my recent trip to Japan and China, I visited the last two Disney theme parks I had on my bucket list. Before I reveal my favorite Disney park, I will review the latest two I visited. Here are the hits and misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea. Hit:...
The Shutterwhale
Get S$450 Cash Reward, Dyson Airstrait, or Ergotune Joobie with Citi Credit Card – New Customers Only (Apply by 30 June 2025)
Get rewarded with up to S$450 cash reward, a Dyson Airstrait, or Ergotune
Joobie when you apply for a Citi Credit Card via SingSaver by 30 June 2025
and spend S$500 within 30 days of card approval. Offer is only valid for
new-to-bank applicants.
