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Dad Plans Family Trip To Switzerland With Sons For Over A Year. Then Tragedy Strikes 10 Minutes Before Plane Departure
"He never made it.”
Frequent Miler
Tips for finding impossible awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep360 | 5-29-26
Today’s episode will provide a whole grab bag of tips for how to find those impossible award bookings for your award travel goals. Main Event (evergreen): Tips for finding impossible awards Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to...
Wild About Travel
Drfat Perth
OverviewWhen you hear the name “Perth,” it’s worth noting that there are actually three places that share the name: Perth in Scotland, Perth in Tasmania, and the vibrant capital of Western Australia, which I’m reviewing here. Perth, WA, is known for its vast open spaces, stunning coastlines, and year-round sunshine....
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Woman Gets Breakfast On A Royal Caribbean Cruise. Then Commenters Point Out A Glaring Issue With Her Order: ‘Seems So Rude’
"Yep, tried that on my last cruise..."
Miles To Memories
Caesars Entertainment SOLD — $17.6B Strip Megadeal + Vegas Loop’s Missing Firetruck
A gaming industry blockbuster, Vegas Loop's missing firetruck, A's update and $20 AYCE Vegas tacos.
Travel Points Playbook
Devaluation Before and After: Hyatt Award Calendar Comparison
Now that the dust has settled after the major Hyatt devaluation on May 20th, how have things changed?…
Points Miles and Bling
Trying to Book 4 Business Class Seats Is Brutal in 2026
Family travel on points has become dramatically more difficult over the past few years. This is a blog post genuinely…
2PAXfly
STARLUX: Taiwan’s ‘luxury’ airline to fly to Sydney and Auckland
Sydney looks set to gain a new Taiwanese contender in 2027, with STARLUX, the Taiwan-based airline, having confirmed (ET) plans to launch direct flights between Taipei and Sydney, with Auckland added as a trans-Tasman tag flight. That means Australians could soon have another way to reach Taiwan, North Asia, North...
Points Miles and Bling
The Best Thing About U.S. Business Class? Ice Cream Sundaes
Did you know that all three major U.S. airlines serve ice cream sundaes on business class flights? And I don’t…
Points Miles and Bling
Now! Get SLH top-tier status upgrade instantly, for free
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is offering an exclusive opportunity for both new and existing members to receive…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: SWISS Senator Lounge Zurich (ZRH)
The SWISS Senator Lounge in the E Gates of Zurich Airport (ZRH) is a fantastic Star Gold lounge with delicious food and a lovely terrace. SWISS Senator Lounge Zurich Review (ZRH – E Gates) We hit roadwork on A1 on the drive into Zurich and ended up with only 20...
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Austin Woman Moves Into Texas Airbnb For 2 Months. Then She Notices A Locked Door To The Garage: ‘I’m Living In A Horror Movie’
“I don't know if any of you have seen the movie Barbarian..."
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Woman Gets Asked To Check Her Carry-On At The Gate. Then She Gets On Plane And Sees What’s Taking Up Space In Overhead Bin
“Those items go under the seat."
Miles To Memories
Spirit Credit Card Refunds, Choice Hotels Outsmarted Mark & Discover’s Best Ever Offer?!
Discover's 5th quarter and best ever, Choice outsmarted Mark, returning to Sapphire Reserve and Spirit credit card refunds.
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‘I’m So Upset I Literally Could Cry’: American Airlines Customer Buys The Number Of Miles They Say She Needs To Cover Her Flight. Then She Tries To Book It
“American Airlines, you might be losing a really loyal customer."
BoardingArea
Review : Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge  – Montreal (YUL), Transborder Concourse
Needs a refresh….soon The summary The Maple Leaf Lounge is located near gates 73 and 74 in Montreal’s Transborder concourse, which is only accessible to US-bound travelers. It is directly across from the Air Canada Cafe. I was in the Air Canada Café before checking out the “traditional” Maple Leaf...
Points Miles and Bling
Review – Primeclass Business Lounge Riga (RIX)
Location and Entrance For travellers departing from Riga International Airport (RIX), the good news is that there is only one…
Points Miles and Bling
The Best Airline Programs for Family Points Pooling
Being able to consolidate miles and points into one greater family balance is extremely useful. For one, your points allow you to…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 588: An Hour with Ed
New hubs in Florida, and other interesting ideas, with guest Ed Pizza.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Lufthansa Lounge London Heathrow (LHR)
The Lufthansa Lounge in London Heathrow is functional and practical for Star Alliance flyers departing from Terminal 2A and had a surprise that made me laugh out loud. Lufthansa Lounge London Review (LHR) During my long day in T2, my friend and I made our way from the United Club...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Express (YYZ – Terminal 1, Gates F84-F99)
While flying to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), I had the chance to check…
Miles To Memories
BTS Sells Out Vegas, F1 Locks In LONG TERM, Goodbye Casino & Park MGM Stands Alone!
BTS Vegas success, the rollback of anti-smoking, Raiders restaurant review, F1 through 2037 and Casino going away!
Economondo
Review: Jin Air Boeing 737-800 – Seoul Gimpo to Jeju
This is review details my experience on a Jin Air Boeing 737-800 in June 2024. You can read my much more detailed full trip report of this flight by clicking here. About the Airline Expectations Pre-Flight Experience Once upon a distant time, booking a Korean domestic flight with an overseas...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: It’s Still for the Friends
TRIP REPORT: It’s Still for the Friends. Still for the Friends Let’s see how American Airlines does in Transatlantic Economy Class and in the Main Cabin Extra subclass. Are things down the back improving… or degrading?  Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England.  But...
Points Miles and Bling
The All-New Tangerine Rewards World Elite Mastercard
The Tangerine family of credit cards is expanding with the launch of the new Tangerine® Rewards World Elite®* Mastercard®*, a premium option that…
You Are Travel
Kennedy 89, The Unbound Collection Hyatt Review: A Comfortable, Convenient Frankfurt Crash Pad Still Bookable with a 1-4 Award
tl;dr – A serviceable hotel that I’m sure will get better with time. Bonus points for strong elite…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: SWISS A220-300 Economy Class London – Zurich
While my SWISS Airbus A220-300 flight from London to Zurich was pleasant in one distinct way, the reality is you’re paying a huge premium to fly SWISS out of Heathrow versus a budget carrier from another London airport and won’t get a lot out of it, at least onboard. SWISS...
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Your Eligible Visa Card Comes With Free International Data (Here’s How to Claim It)
You might already have free international data on your eligible Visa card. Most travelers never claim it, until they see how much they’re missing.
Frequent Miler
First impressions of the new World of Hyatt order | Coffee Break Ep107 | 5-26-26
The World of Hyatt new award charts are live now, and we have thoughts! We’ll give our first impressions in this episode, and you can read more about the new award charts here. First impressions of the new World of Hyatt order Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
Miles To Memories
Hyatt’s Forgotten Benefit, Last Minute Business Class Score & Delta’s New Bag Benefit
Hyatt's lucrative but forgotten benefit, scoring last minute business class deal, Delta's new bag benefit and AAdvantage changes made easy.
Points Miles and Bling
When It Actually Makes Sense to Buy Points
While the cheapest way to acquire points is through credit card sign-up bonuses, it sometimes makes sense to buy miles…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Economy Class Los Angeles To London
I find that United Airlines offers an above-average experience in longhaul economy, particularly on flights from the West Coast, as I experienced on my Los Angeles to London 787-9 flight in economy class. United Airlines 787-9 Economy Class Review (LAX-LHR) While my default is always to use SAS EuroBonus miles...