2PAXfly
LOUNGE REVIEW: Update to Qantas First Lounge Sydney for Autumn 2025
Greetings from New Zealand. I’m here for a week-long break, visiting the north of the South Island. I started my journey as a Platinum Frequent Flyer with Qantas in the Qantas First Lounge Sydney, sampling their new Autumn Menu and their plum variation on the deconstructed pavlova. I also noticed...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
An 11 Hour Delay; an Overnight Diversion; and More: My Long Trek to Australia
An 11 hour delay; an overnight diversion; and more: my long trek to Australia lasted at least 54 hours that spread over four days — with a little help from the International Date Line. The title of this article was originally... The post An 11 Hour Delay; an Overnight Diversion; and More:...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham’s Excellent Point Sale | Coffee Break Ep50 | 3-25-25
Wyndham is having an excellent point sale that lasts until April 15th (2025). Read more about it here or listen to this episode for details. Coffee Break: Wyndham’s Excellent Point Sale Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to...
Miles For Family
Persistence Pays Off for my Return Flight from Calgary
My husband and I are taking a delayed 20th anniversary trip to Lake Louise in Canada this summer (our 20th was last year). We’re splurging on a few nights at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel, so I’m trying to keep all other trip costs to a minimum. I already booked...
Frequent Miler
Whitney Peak Hotel Reno (with world-record climbing wall): Bottom Line Review
A few months ago I was staying at the Hyatt Place Reno/Tahoe Airport when I noticed on Google Maps that there was a Tapestry Collection (one of Hilton’s brands) property downtown – the Whitney Peak hotel. I took a look at it on Google Street View to see what the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: British Airways A319 Club Europe
Flying British Airways Club Europe (business class) is not glamorous, but still a treat. Here’s a review of my short Airbus A319 flight from London to Basel. British Airways A319 Club Europe Review (LHR-BSL) I’m thankful that British Airways offers competitive shorthaul Avios redemptions and booked this ticket for 9,750...
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BoardingArea
Review: The United Club at Newark (EWR), Terminal C (C74)– A Stylish Homage to NYC
...a lounge reborn with a New York vibe.. The United Club at gate C74 is the most recently reimagined lounge in the airline’s Newark hub. As in all newly opened lounges, the mid-2010s uniform austere aesthetic has been replaced with a lounge that design-wise is a homage to New York City...
TravelUpdate
Strasbourg Day 1: Must-See Sights Of This Superb City
I step off my train in Basel, Switzerland, casually walking the length of the platform. My two days…
Miles For Family
Chase Refreshes United Credit Cards with More Benefits and Higher Fees
Increasing annual fees and adding partner benefits (payable via monthly credits) is the hot trend with credit cards right now. I’m not a huge fan of this development, as I don’t like paying higher annual fees and keeping track of spending these monthly credits. Yesterday, Chase announced changes to its...
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BoardingArea
Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge – Terminal B – Boston Logan (BOS) – Updated
…Chase hits it out of the park with its Boston Sapphire Lounge This lounge defines luxury for a lounge in the United States. It sports a high-end design, pre-plated buffet items, a la carte dining ordered from your seat, 2 bars, showers, a variety of seating as well as views of...
Eye of the Flyer
Introduction – Big Family Cruise in a HUGE Suite
Introduction We are kicking off a new trip report with this Introduction – Big Family Cruise in a HUGE Suite.  We’ll share our experience aboard Norwegian Jewel, the absolutely HUGE Haven 3 Bedroom Garden Villa, our first cruise in Alaska, and so much more.  We hope you’ll join us on...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Lounge news #1 — Auckland lounges to close for refurbishment
Previously, we knew that the two Auckland lounges, Business and First, were to be refurbished. The plan involved closing one while it was redeveloped and funnelling passengers into the other until both lounges were complete. That is no longer the plan. Now, as reported in ET, both lounges will close,...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Economy upgrades for A330 international aircraft
Airbus A330s have become Qantas’s workhorse for medium—and long-haul routes. They have been almost entirely removed from domestic and trans-Tasman routes so they can be used on longer international ones. Ten of these aircraft, deployed on routes like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo, are having their economy cabins upgraded with...
Economondo
Flying Korea’s Domestic Workhorse: Korean Air A220 Review
Sampling the joys of Korean Air's Airbus A220, a type primarily used on domestic and short haul routes, on a flight from Seoul Gimpo to Busan
No Work All Travel
Flight Review: Iran Aseman Airlines, Tehran Mehrabad to Shiraz
I have a treat for many of you– a domestic Iran flight. Buckle up for a seat on Iran Aseman Airlines, from Tehran Mehrabad (THR) to Shiraz (SYZ). FYI, aseman means “sky,” or “highest heaven” in Farsi; the privately-held company was founded in 1980, and is based at THR. Earlier this...
Traveling For Miles
Look out for a truly fantastic new welcome offer from Chase
One of the few benefits of writing for a site like this one is that every now and again banks, PR agencies, hotels, airlines, and loyalty programs present you with information that hasn't yet been made available to the general public. The post Look out for a truly fantastic new welcome...
Miles For Family
Hits and Misses on Icon of the Seas, the World’s Largest Cruise Ship
Last week, my family of 5 cruised on Royal Carribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. Overall, we had a great time! Of course, no vacation is ever perfect. Here are hits and misses from our experience on Icon of the Seas. Hit: Shows and Entertainment By...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: British Airways Galleries First Lounge (LHR – T5 South)
The British Airways Galleries First Lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 5 South is no Concorde Room, but a nice step up from the crowded business class lounge one floor above. British Airways Galleries First Lounge London (LHR T5 South) Review This lounge is also not on par with the Cathay...
Nerd Ka Travel
Sheraton Keystone Indianapolis Hotel Review 2025
After staying at the Sheraton Keystone Indianapolis last year, I wanted to share my experience, especially since I really enjoyed the hotel’s location. This post may contain affiliate links. Clicking on my affiliate links will earn me a small commission,
Your Mileage May Vary
Don’t Forget to Change This Phone Setting Before Your Next Trip
If you’re like me, there are probably hundreds of functions and settings on your phone that you don’t even know exist. When installing an update, it’s easier to leave the…
Suites and Lobbies
Flight Review: Mokulele Airlines – Lanai (LNY) to Honolulu (HNL)
Small-plane flights in Hawaiʻi have a certain magic that’s hard to beat—especially when the weather cooperates. My recent evening flight on Mokulele Airlines from Lānaʻi Airport (LNY) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL) was one of those perfect island hops, with crystal-clear skies and postcard-worthy views the whole way. See the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: The Club SFO
The Club airport lounges operates 26 lounges across airports in the United States, Hong… The post Lounge Review: The Club SFO appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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BoardingArea
Review: United Polaris Lounge – Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Maybe my favorite Polaris Lounge...Luxurious design, lots of amenities and great service. When: March 10, 2025. Rating: 9.5/10 – Supreme. Access: Arriving on United Polaris from Zurich. Well, this might be my favorite United Polaris Lounge. It’s an amazing space. The décor seems a bit more refined than its counterparts, with...
Economondo
Ryanair Review: Are They Really That Bad? My Experience from Luton to Dublin
Flying onboard a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 on a short hop from London Luton to Dublin
Economondo
Bordeaux to Paris on a Battered CRJ-1000: My Hop! Review
Flying with Air France's regional subsidiary, Hop! on a CRJ-1000 operated service from Bordeaux to Paris Orly
View from the Wing
I Booked A Base Room On Points And Upgraded To A $2,300/Night Suite At Park Hyatt St. Kitts—The Stunning, The Frustrating, And The Reality
I enjoyed my stay, even a bit more this time. This property has so much potential. Though I imagine that while rates are high, there are too many periods of low occupancy and this isn't helped by how limited air service is to St. Kitts. Continue reading I Booked...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Qantas Lounge London (LHR)
The Qantas Lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 3 is an ideal alternative to the nearby British Airways Lounge and my favorite oneworld lounge in LHR T3. Qantas Lounge London Review (LHR – T3) Business class passengers on oneworld as well as oneworld frequent flyers (Emerald or Sapphire status) have access to this...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Qantas Lounge London (LHR)
The Qantas Lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 3 is an ideal alternative to the nearby British Airways Lounge and my favorite oneworld lounge in LHR T3. Qantas Lounge London Review (LHR – T3) Business class passengers on oneworld as well as oneworld frequent flyers (Emerald or Sapphire status) have access to this...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge London (LHR)
The Cathay Pacific business class lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 3 is spacious and comfortable with great food and beverage options. Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge London Review (LHR) For a review of the adjoining Cathay Pacific first class lounge, click here. Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge London Access +...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge London (LHR)
The Cathay Pacific business class lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 3 is spacious and comfortable with great food and beverage options. Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge London Review (LHR) For a review of the adjoining Cathay Pacific first class lounge, click here. Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge London Access +...
Travel Points Playbook
More Details Emerge on the Changes Coming at Southwest
On Thursday this week, Southwest released a video with Executive Vice President of Customer and Brand Tony Roach…
Frequent Miler
Getting started with points & miles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep298 | 3-21-25
Winning the game doesn’t have to be hard. Points & miles is like complicated board game — seems overwhelming at first. But the rewards for winning are incredible. In today’s main event we’ll show you how to get started. Main Event: Getting started with points & miles Watch the full...