Miles For Family
Citi Ending Person-to-Person Point Transfers, Bilt Cardholders in Uproar and More
I’m heading out on my next travel adventure. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for photos, and I’ll catch up on the blog the following week. Bon Voyage to all of you spring break travelers! Citi Ending Person-To-Person ThankYou Point Transfers: This is a bummer that this feature is ending...
The Alviator
My First Date With StarFlyer Airlines Didn’t Sweep Me Off My Feet…
My initial attraction for this Japanese hybrid carrier with 34" pitch and PTVs was unsubstantiated by an otherwise unremarkable experience.
The Alviator
Korean Air’s 737 Economy Class: Perfectly Fine, But Last-Generation
I flew Korean Air's 737 economy class on the 3h 35m flight from Hong Kong to Seoul. Here are my first impressions of the flight.
Frequent Miler
Rove Miles: Transferable Points without a credit card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep349 | 3-13-26
In today’s podcast episode, we see that Marriott tops off their top-offs, Aviator Silver cards become unique collectibles, and we’ll talk about the best ways to earn and redeem Rove Miles. Rove Miles: Transferable Points w/out a credit card Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast...
You Are Travel
Exclusive: Marriott Won’t Stop Opening Safari Lodges – Kinara, a Luxury Collection Safari Camp, Masai Mara Opening June 2026
​tl;dr – Marriott hasn’t even dropped the pre-release for this one yet. ​Stop me if you’ve heard this…
Points Miles and Bling
Yes, I Spent 54,500 Flying Blue Miles on WestJet Economy
Let’s be real: we have all made some poor points redemptions at one point or another. On the scale of…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines A380-800 Suites Class (Singapore – London)
My 14-hour journey from Singapore to London on Singapore Airlines onboard the A380-800 in Suites Class was about as flawless as a flight can be, with decadent meals, personalized service, and a very cozy first class suite. Singapore Airlines A380-800 Suites Class Review (SIN-LHR) Singapore to London is one of...
Points Miles and Bling
United Polaris Teams Up with Chef’s Table for New Inflight Dining Experiences
Last year, United announced new Polaris Studio Suites with Caviar service on the 787-9 aircraft. Now, the airline is taking…
John The Wanderer
Carnival’s 2026 Price Hikes: What You’ll Pay for Tips and ‘Bubbles’ Now
Caption: Carnival in Seattle. Source: John the Wanderer. This article is the 2026 price increase for Carnival Cruise Line. It is about the adjustments to daily gratuity recommendations and the…
Points Miles and Bling
Wealthsimple Prepaid Mastercard: The Best Way to Withdraw Cash Abroad
Between prepaying credit cards to avoid cash advance fees to making sure your regular debit card works abroad in emergencies…
2PAXfly
NEW ROUTES 2026 #6: Malaysia Airlines’ A330neo one of the smartest ways to Europe
There was a time when booking Malaysia Airlines to Europe felt like choosing price over style. The airline did the job, but it rarely turned heads. That view may have changed with the arrival of the Airbus A330neo across Australian routes. Commencing its rollout in 2025, with full deployment by...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Settles COVID flight cancellation class action for AU$105 million
Qantas has agreed to pay $105 million to settle a class action brought by passengers whose flights were cancelled during the pandemic, potentially delivering compensation to hundreds of thousands of customers. The settlement relates to flights scheduled between 1 January 2020 and 1 November 2022, when global travel collapsed due...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: A380 and First Class dropped from Melbourne to LAX, also 787 changes
Melbourne is losing its Qantas Airbus A380 to Los Angeles. From 25 October 2026, the airline will remove the superjumbo from the route, switching the service to a daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner instead. Currently, the QF93/QF94 Melbourne–Los Angeles flights operate with a mix of aircraft. The Airbus A380 runs twice...
The Alviator
What Is Departure Immigration? Do All Countries Do It?
If you're from a country that normally does immigration upon departure, you might be surprised to learn that not all countries do this.
Miles To Memories
Elon’s WILD New Debit Card, Bilt’s Big Backlash & Robinhood Platinum Is Misleading?!
Bilt gets in even more hot water, Elon's INSANE new debit card with crazy interest, saving more with Amazon, Marriott top-ups are better & why Robinhood Platinum credits are somewhat misleading.
Points Miles and Bling
Marriott Increases Free Night Award Top-Up to 25K Points (Up From 15K)
Marriott Bonvoy has increased the Marriott Free Night Award top-up limit to 25,000 points, effective immediately! With the previous cap…
John The Wanderer
Ultra-Luxury at Sea: The Debut of Four Seasons I and Captain Kate McCue
Captain Kate McCue with Four Seasons I branding. Source: Cruise Critic / Four Seasons Yachts. This article is the launch of the Four Seasons I yacht. It is about the…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 577: Nowhere to Go
How do you replace 100,000+ seats daily that just disappeared from the global aviation network? Things are definitely a mess.
Travel Points Playbook
The 48-Hour Trap: Why Your Southwest Connection Isn’t Eligible for a Seat Upgrade (Yet)
I had an interesting experience upgrading my seats in for my return flight from Florida earlier this week.…
TravelUpdate
A short stay at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
I was in the area so I stayed at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf at…
TravelUpdate
Brand New All-Inclusive Hyatt Ziva Property Opening in 2029
Hyatt has announced their plans to open another all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva property, this hotel will be opening in 2029.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines The Private Room (SIN)
Singapore Airlines offers two first class lounges at its hub at Singapore Changi Airport. This review highlights The Private Room, the exclusive first class lounge for Singapore Airlines first class passengers. Singapore Airlines The Private Room Review (SIN) Ahead of my Singapore Airlines Suites Class from Singapore to London, I...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines The Private Room (SIN)
Singapore Airlines offers two first class lounges at its hub at Singapore Changi Airport. This review highlights The Private Room, the exclusive first class lounge for Singapore Airlines first class passengers. Singapore Airlines The Private Room Review (SIN) Ahead of my Singapore Airlines Suites Class from Singapore to London, I...
The Alviator
Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy: Great, But Not The World’s Best
I flew Air New Zealand's prized premium economy on the 11h 10m flight from Auckland to Hong Kong. Here are my first impressions.
Hawaii Calling
7 Best Luxury Hotels on Oahu (2026)
Oʻahu has some of the best luxury hotels in Hawaiʻi, but they’re not all the same. Most of the island’s five-star properties are located in Waikīkī, while a few standouts offer a completely different experience in quieter parts of the island. After reviewing hotels across Oʻahu for years, I’ve visited...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models: Jan-Feb 2026 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! Video Special Offer This is a sponsored…
Miles To Memories
Vegas Loop Has 11 Miles BUILT AND WAITING + Copperfield’s BIG EXIT & A Pretty A’s Stadium?
Vegas Loop's big progress, A's pretty stadium, Chinatown restaurant census & David Copperfield out in Vegas.
Points Miles and Bling
Seats.aero: The Best Tool to Hunt for Award Space
You might think the title is hyperbole, but no, really, Seats.aero is hands-down the best tool for hunting for award…
Points Miles and Bling
How to Redeem BMO Rewards for Max Value
BMO has an entire ecosystem of credit cards dedicated to earning BMO Rewards, its in-house points currency. The earn rates…
John The Wanderer
Disney Adventure: A New Chapter for Disney Cruise Line in Asia
Source: Disney Experiences (Official Image) This article is the Disney Adventure. It is about Disney Cruise Line’s eighth ship launching with its maiden voyage on March 10, 2026, ahead of…
Miles For Family
My Track Record with Booking Last-minute “Better” Award Flights
Unrelated news update: As of 5 a.m. ET this morning, Global Entry is reopening. Yay! The great thing about booking flights with miles and points is that you can potentially change your plans without losing all of your money. Many airlines let you change/cancel award flights for free, while some...
The Alviator
My First Ever Trans-Tasman Flight On Qantas: How Was It?
I flew a trans-Tasman flight from Sydney to Auckland on Qantas, on one of 16 flights a day between the two cities.