The Shutterwhale
Amex Pay to Be Discontinued in Singapore from 31 July 2025
American Express will retire Amex Pay in Singapore from 31 July 2025. Existing users can still use their Cards on Amex Pay until 30 July 2025, but no further payments will be processed after that date.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My Visit to Gellért Hill and Citadella in Budapest
I walked on the north pedestrian walkway of Erzsébet híd — also known as Elisabeth Bridge in English, which is named after Elisabeth of Bavaria — across the Danube River from Pest to Buda during a beautiful but albeit somewhat cloudy autumn day to approach the Gellért Hill and Citadella...
Frequent Miler
Chase Points Boosts explained & evaluated | Coffee Break Ep61 | 7-1-25
What are “Chase points boosts”? In this episode, we’ll explain and evaluate this new feature for hotel and flight bookings through Chase Travel℠. Coffee Break: Chase Points Boosts explained & evaluated Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Korean Air KAL Business Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The Korean Air Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, at least in its current form, is a distant fourth place behind the other three SkyTeam lounges at LAX. KAL Korean Air Lounge LAX Review At the outset, let me note that Korean Air just closed this lounge and will refurbish...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Korean Air KAL Business Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The Korean Air Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, at least in its current form, is a distant fourth place behind the other three SkyTeam lounges at LAX. KAL Korean Air Lounge LAX Review At the outset, let me note that Korean Air just closed this lounge and will refurbish...
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BoardingArea
Portugal & Japan: Summer 2025’s Top Picks for Frequent Flyers
Frequent flyers ready to take off in the summer of 2025 will find that Portugal and Japan still sit comfortably at the top of my must-visit list. I've encountered countless stories from fellow travelers who speak of Portugal's hidden gems and Japan's seamless blend of tradition and futurism. It's clear...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Spectacular Views of Peyto Glacier and Peyto Lake in Canada
Visiting Banff National Park in Alberta without driving on Icefields Parkway is like swimming without water — and Bow Summit is amongst the highlights of places to visit along Icefields Parkway because of its views of Peyto Glacier and Peyto Lake. Snow covers the ground — and, to a lesser extent,...
{Tech} for Travel
Best Luggage Trackers for Android and Apple Travelers
Track your bags with ease. These are the best luggage trackers for Android and Apple users heading off on their next trip. The post Best Luggage Trackers for Android and Apple Travelers appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
Save at three MGM resorts with this Amex offer [Targeted]
As well as the Air France/KLM offer we wrote about earlier, American Express has also launched a new offer for stays at three MGM properties in Las Vegas. The offer is valid for stays that are paid for by 25 September 2025 and allows the spending target to be reached...
Points Miles and Bling
Park Hyatt Vancouver Set to Open in 2026, formerly Shangri-La
Hyatt Hotels has announced that a Park Hyatt hotel is set to debut in downtown Vancouver in 2026, marking the… The post Park Hyatt Vancouver Set to Open in 2026, formerly Shangri-La appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
You Are Travel
The Possibly Definitive List of Dog (and Cat) Friendly Airlines that Specialize in In-Cabin Travel
tl;dr – Here’s a helpful list of specialty carriers that can help you get from point A to…
You Are Travel
Who’s Going to Win the Howl-Off?: An In-Depth Review of Hyatt’s Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo
Tl;dr – The Andaz Costa Rica is a solid property overall. The property offers above-average amenities, tasty food,…
You Are Travel
This is What It’s Like to Fly With a Pitbull on a PJ: A Review of Perro Air
Tl;dr – Chronicling Pupbeard’s first flight, an in-cabin journey on a private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Liberia, Costa…
Economondo
Whizzing Over Ukraine on a Soviet Era TriJet: Kyiv to Odesa on a Motor Sich Yak-40
Join me as I fly from Kyiv to Odesa on a rare Motor Sich Airlines Yak 40
Pointshogger
[INTERVIEW] G Adventures – ‘Born in Canada’ campaign
Happy Canada Day! Before we begin today's interview, I know we have not posted in a long while (Sept 2024). Since our 10 year anniversary, we have really scaled back on posting. That being said, you may have noticed our last 3 posts were interviews only. This trend of interviews...
TravelUpdate
Review: Malaysia Airlines new Airbus A330-900neo business class Sydney to Kuala Lumpur
Everything indicated I would be flying on a standard Malaysia Airlines A330-300 to Kuala Lumpur, just like I…
Traveling For Miles
Earn 20,000 bonus Amex points on Air France/KLM bookings [Targeted]
Amex has launched a new offer for spending with two SkyTeam airlines, Air France and KLM, and it allows targeted cardholders to earn an impressive 20,000 bonus Amex points when they spend just $1,000 with either airline. The post Earn 20,000 bonus Amex points on Air France/KLM bookings [Targeted] appeared first...
Miles For Family
Ideal Base for Visiting Machu Picchu: Hotel Points Vs. Paying Cash
This is the fourth installment  in my series of posts on our recent trip to South America. See my previous  posts Back from our family trip to Peru and Easter island: Bumpy start, awesome memories  , Flying in LATAM economy to South America and Easter Island and Layovers in airport-adjacent hotels:...
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: A Dark Trip To Germany With A Detour To The City Of Lights
Welcome to my next trip report, a brief series that will recount my autumn trip to Germany and France, with flights on Virgin Atlantic and JetBlue and a nice stay at Hôtel du Louvre in Paris. Autumn Trip To Germany, Switzerland, France On Virgin Atlantic, Eurowings, JetBlue A very dear...
ATX Jetsetter
Review: Hilton Mall of Istanbul
The Hilton Mall of Istanbul is one of the closest hotels to the new Istanbul Airport, though it is still a 25 minute drive away. The post Review: Hilton Mall of Istanbul appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Wingtips
Budget Beds, Big Station: Travelodge Joins the Liverpool Street Crew
Budget-hotel bruiser Travelodge is parking its suitcase smack opposite London Liverpool Street, the UK’s busiest rail hub, and… The post Budget Beds, Big Station: Travelodge Joins the Liverpool Street Crew appeared first on Wingtips.
{Tech} for Travel
Find My Now Built Into Nomad Leather Mag Wallet
The latest Nomad Leather Mag Wallet is crafted from Horween leather and features integrated Apple Find My for easy tracking on the go. The post Find My Now Built Into Nomad Leather Mag Wallet appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points Miles and Bling
Inaugural Flight Review: Etihad A380 First Class Apartment to Toronto
When an airline launches a new international route, especially one featuring a premium product like the Etihad A380 First Class… The post Inaugural Flight Review: Etihad A380 First Class Apartment to Toronto appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Your Mileage May Vary
Why the Free Wi-Fi Hasn’t Been Working on Your United Flights
Airlines began offering Wi-Fi on planes in early 2003. Lufthansa was the first, after they established an alliance with Connexion by Boeing. Since then, more and more airlines have offered…
Miles For Family
After visiting all 12 Disney parks around the world, which is my favorite?
I’ve always been a big fan of Disney theme parks. As a kid, my family visited Disney World several times, and it was my favorite vacation. In my 20s, I had the opportunity to work at a Disney corporate office in California, and that experience only increased my love for...
Traveling For Miles
Amex is targeting select business card holders for new spending bonuses
American Express has launched at least one new targeted spending bonus offer for holders of its business cards, and while I can only see one version of the offer in my online accounts, past experiences tell me that there will almost certainly be other versions of this offer going around. The...
2PAXfly
ONEWORLD: Oman Air joins the alliance today, 30 June 2025
In a process that started back in 2021, and has seen the airline shrink-to-profit, today, 30 June 2025, is the day that Oman Air joins the OneWorld Alliance. It’s the second member to join this year, following Fiji Airways, which became a full member in late March. OneWorld Alliance This...
The Shutterwhale
Oman Air Officially Joins oneworld: New Opportunities for Premium Travellers
Oman Air officially joins oneworld as its 15th member from 1 July 2025, extending the alliance’s reach across the Gulf and South Asia. Premium travellers will enjoy seamless access to Oman Air’s award-winning product and an expanded network of destinations, including a new Muscat–Amsterdam route.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My First Time Aboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and As a Passenger of LATAM Airlines in 2019
I will be flying as a passenger aboard airplanes that are operated by LATAM Airlines in Ecuador later in 2025, which evoked this trip report of my experience from 2019. Ever since the Boeing 787 “Dreamliner” airplane embarked on its first flight on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, I had traveled...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 Business Class – BRU-LIN
After arriving from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), we had a connecting flight on… The post Flight Review: Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 Business Class – BRU-LIN appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
2PAXfly
OMAN AIR: How do they shape up on the eve of joining the OneWorld alliance
I’ve travelled on about 10 long-haul sectors on Oman Air, starting in 2023. My most recent experience with them was earlier this year (2025) in June. Between my first flight with them and today, Oman Air has undergone a restructuring. A shrink-to-grow strategy was advised by international airline consultants. That...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Courtyard Columbus Easton
Earlier this month, I had to be in Columbus, OH for an event and… The post Hotel Review: Courtyard Columbus Easton appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.