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AIR SERVICES AGREEMENTS: Direct flights to Maldives from Melbourne, and Western Sydney Airport to get Gulf carriers
The Australian government has signed four new or updated aviation agreements, opening the door to more flights and more codeshares. Although, as ever with aviation bilaterals, permission to fly is not the same thing as an airline actually putting metal in the sky. The Albanese Government says it has negotiated...
Wild About Travel
Navigating the world’s best airport: a flawless experience.
Changi, Singapore. Everything you need to know. Stunning takeoff out of Singapore Changi (SIN) after a transit between my flight from Sydney and to Asia. I have been through this airport 82 times flawlessly. There are few airports where anyone can say that about. The others that follow it in...
Travel Points Playbook
Flight Review: Swiss Airlines A220
As part of our spring break trip to Italy, we had a lovely flight on the Swiss A220…
Points Miles and Bling
Review: AC Hotel Riga by Marriott in Latvia’s Art Nouveau District
Booking AC Hotel Riga A visit to Latvia had been on my radar for quite some time, largely because of…
Your Mileage May Vary
Review: The Etihad / Chase Sapphire Lounge At Washington Dulles
Our original plan at Washington Dulles was to visit the United Polaris Lounge. Then Lufthansa happened. We were supposed to be flying Lufthansa business class from Washington Dulles to Munich,…
Points With a Crew
United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Premium Economy Class Review OGG-ORD
I recently flew premium economy on the United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner OGG-ORD from Maui Hawaii to Chicago. This United Airlines Premium Plus review will talk about seats, food, amenities and ...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: EVA Air 777-300ER Business Class Taipei To Chicago
My 13.5-hour journey from Taipei to Chicago on EVA Air on the 777-300ER in “Royal Laurel” business class was very pleasant and the Taiwanese carrier is able to pull off something most carriers cannot: offer what is in many ways is a very “old school” product but pull it off...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Back to O’Hare and the American Airlines Flagship Lounge – Still for the Friends
Back to O’Hare and the American Airlines Flagship Lounge TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends It’s time to head back to Chicago O’Hare and experience the wonder of the airport when the TSA wasn’t paid, and other forces were at play. It’s also time to head to the lounge and...
TravelUpdate
Review: Snoozing from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul in Turkish Airlines business class
Snoozing away on a long-haul flight is really the only way to fly. Sleeping sitting up is not…
TravelUpdate
Review: World’s Longest Flight Singapore Airlines Business Class A350-900ULR (SIN to EWR)
Background and Booking If you’ve been following my journey, you may have read my posts on Singapore Airlines’…
Miles For Family
My Upcoming Asia Trip Stats (How Much Is this Really Costing?)
My trip to Asia is finally here! My daughter and I are leaving in just a few days. I love crunching numbers and looking at stats. Here is a look at the numbers for our upcoming trip. The Stats # of travelers: 2 # of days: 15 # of foreign...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: EVA Air Infinity Lounge Taipei Review (TPE)
The flagship business class lounge for EVA Air at its Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport hub in Taipei is by no means a bad lounge, but it’s also a disappointment, especially when compared to the phenomenal product offered onboard in Royal Laurel class. EVA Air Infinity Lounge Taipei Review (TPE) EVA...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
A work event had me in Columbus a few weeks ago. It was held…
2PAXfly
NEW AIRLINE: proposed ultra low cost carrier ZINC claims place as Australia’s Ryanair
Australia has a long and fairly brutal history of killing every attempt to form a third domestic airline to compete with Virgin Australia and the Qantas Group. Compass flamed out in the early 1990s. Impulse was folded into Qantas. Virgin Blue survived, but only after Ansett’s collapse turned it into...
Frequent Miler
My credit card application was declined. Now what? | Question of the Week Ep03 | 5-17-26
My credit card application was declined. Now what? We get this kind of question a lot. And the truth is, credit card application strategies may vary by bank. For example, you can read our Complete Guide to credit card application rules (by bank) here. Let’s say you have a letter...
Economondo
Review: Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 – Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok
Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok on a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800
Live from a Lounge
8 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of May 17, 2026
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices!
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 17 May, 2026
Greetings from Adelaide. I’m here for one of my regular catch-ups with family. You will be pleased to know that after more than 10 days, the jet-lag-induced brain fog I have been suffering from seems to have abated. My cold also seems to be receding. So, I hope to return...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Taipei, Where The Garlic Bread Steals The Show
I really enjoyed my visit to the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge in Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and the reason can be summed up in two words: garlic bread. Actually, this lounge has a lot of excellent food and is worth a stop, especially if you are hungry. Here’s my...
The Alviator
Review: ibis Budget, Auckland Airport (AKL)
Auckland Airport isn't the cheapest place to spend an overnight layover, so the 198-room ibis Budget can be a lifesaver. Here's my review.
Points Miles and Bling
Swiss A350 Business Suite Review – $750 Seat Upgrade Worth It?
Introduction and Booking Thanks to a timely alert from Thrifty Traveler (affiliate link), I managed to snag one of the…
Economondo
Flying the Nepal Airlines Flagship Airbus A330: Delhi to Kathmandu
Come with me as I sample the delights of Nepal's national carrier on its route from Delhi to Kathmandu
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Off the Camera Roll – Views and Images of a Windy City – Still for the Friends
Off the Camera Roll – Views and Images of a Windy City TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Time for a bit of a photojournal. Something new for the trip reports called “Off the Camera Roll” Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England.  But...
Frequent Miler
Best $95 travel credit card combo | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep358 | 5-15-26
We talk a lot about the ultra-premium credit cards with expensive annual fees, but there are plenty of people interested in credit cards with more modest annual fees. Luckily, there are some great $95 credit cards that can be supplemented with fee-free cards for a great travel rewards strategy. Best...
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Woman Falls Off Bridge In Mexico, Breaking Her Spine. Then She Tries To Reschedule Her Flight Home With Flair Airlines: ‘No Sign Of Humanity’
“We cannot make any exceptions..."
Miles To Memories
Vegas Elevator Nightmare, Another Pro Sports Team, Allegiant’s Big Merger & AI Maps Gone Wild!
More pro sports for Vegas, elevator nightmare, updating on Summer comps, Mandalay Bay suite tour plus Slotapalooza!
Traveling For Miles
Earn 40,000 bonus points on one stay with Marriott Homes & Villas (offer extended)
The latest/current Marriott Homes & Villas promotion has just been extended by a week so it's probably worth reflagging the fact that Marriott Bonvoy members can currently earn 40,000 bonus Bonvoy points from a single Homes & Villas stay taken by the beginning of January next year. 
Points Miles and Bling
The Psychology of Redeeming Hotel Points Has Changed
There’s no nuance in it: hotel prices are higher than ever before. Call it the K-shaped economy, call it inflation,…
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Waldorf Astoria Osaka
The Waldorf Astoria Osaka opened its doors in 2025 and is it is the brand’s debut in Japan, found in…
Points Miles and Bling
Canadians Can Now Get CLEAR+ — But Should You?
We’ve sung the praises of NEXUS, which includes TSA Precheck and Global Entry. A relatively newer player to the scene,…
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‘A Humiliation Ritual’: Woman Buys Exit Row Seat To Jamaica On Southwest Airlines. Then A Flight Attendant Tells Her She Can’t Sit There
“POV: You made the mistake of flying Southwest as a fat person."
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport is an excellent airport hotel with comfortable rooms and a particularly nice gym, pool, and wellness facilities with very easy access to TPE Airport via shuttle or train. Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport Review I arrived from Bangkok at 9:30 pm and did not...