Sam Chui
Paris Air Show Day 3/4: Freighters, Embraer, Widebodies Dominate
Following two successful trade days at the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus bagged widebody orders from Starlux, EgyptAir, and MNG Airlines on Day 3. Moreover, Embraer also secured orders from SkyWest, Airlink, and Bridges Air Cargo. Starlux Orders 10 Airbus A350-1000 Starlux Airlines has placed a firm order for 10...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier Business Class Lounge (HKG)
Folks, the Cathay Pacific The Pier Lounge in Hong Kong (HKG) may just be the best business class lounge in the world. In any case, it is a beautiful space with excellent food and beverage options, and is a pleasant environment to wait for your flight in. Cathay Pacific The...
2PAXfly
TRIP REPORT: Interislander ferry between Wellington and Picton, New Zealand
Ferry’s are a much underrated form of transport. The inter-island ferry between the capital of New Zealand, Wellington on the North Island, and the port of Picton on the north of the South Island, is an experience I have long hoped to have. Or in water terms, its a ferry...
Nerd Ka Travel
American Airlines: Now Featuring Dynamic Upgrades and Dynamic Disappointment
American Airlines is making changes to how AAdvantage members use their miles for upgrades. The airline will retire its mileage upgrade award chart effective August 12, 2025, at midnight CT and has introduced a new instant point upgrade system. While […]
Traveling For Miles
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill (Regency Suite) review – Updated for 2025
The Churchill is one of three Hyatt Regency Properties in central London and for some considerable time it stood out as the best Hyatt option in the city.
The addition of the Great Scotland Yard hotel to Hyatt's portfolio in 2019 made the title of 'best Hyatt in London' a lot...
Points Miles and Bling
Canadian airlines win big at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025
At the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, presented during the Paris Air Show, Canadian airlines put on a strong show…
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No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong
If you’re looking to do heaps of eating and shopping while in the Thai capital, you might want to know more about Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong. Location Slightly set back from busy Ratchadamri Road, and just a few minutes walk from the perpetually occupied Sukhuvmit Road, the hotel is in the...
BoardingArea
Unlock The Best June 2025 Chase Transfer Bonuses
I've always been fascinated by the power of loyalty programs and how they can transform everyday spending into extraordinary travel opportunities. Right now, Chase Ultimate Rewards® points are lighting up the stage with their June 2025 transfer bonuses, and I couldn't wait to dive in and share some creative ways...
Miles For Family
Booked: Round-trip Flights to Thailand in Business Class Using Miles and Points!
Yes, I did just come back from a trip to Asia. But, I’m not done exploring the area, and I want to go while I’m still “young” -ish. My daughter and I set our sights on visiting Thailand next year, which is a longer flight than flights to Japan and...
2PAXfly
APPLE: Ticket tech — smart boarding passes
Apple is promoting Smart Boarding Passes as part of its next ‘i’ operating system (iOS) for iPhones and iPads, to be released in September. The new name, now reflecting the year it applies to, will be iOS 26. This innovation could herald the end of boarding gate chaos. Both Qantas...
Frequent Miler
The real Sapphire Reserve for Business | Coffee Break Ep59 | 6-17-25
Chase is out with new details about their Sapphire Reserve for business card…and there are a few ways our predictions from last week were way off. Today, we’ll talk about how we were wrong about the Sapphire Reserve for Business card. The real Sapphire Reserve for Business Watch the full...
Miles For Family
Changes to Chase Sapphire Reserve Personal Card and Intro to Business Version Announced
We knew this was coming…today, Chase announced new upcoming changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve card and released information about a new business version of the card. Changes to Chase Sapphire Reserve Personal Card The biggest change is the annual fee. For new applications starting June 23, 2025 and for...
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United Premium Plus: Is the Upgrade Really Worth It?
I've compiled extensive feedback from frequent flyers who have tried United Airlines' Premium Plus cabin. I've pored over numerous traveler reviews, airline statistics, and my own flight observations to determine whether Premium Plus can truly fill the space between standard Economy and Polaris Business Class. Launched back in 2019, this...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Johnston Canyon in Canada: An Introduction
After visiting Gap Lake, I returned to Trans-Canada Highway 1; passed the town of Banff; and exited at the Johnston Canyon and Castle Mountain exit to drive leisurely down Alberta Provincial Highway 1A west — which becomes Bow Valley Parkway at that point — towards Johnston Canyon, which is 56.8...
Traveling For Miles
Review: Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale (Terrace Suite)
Earlier this year, I took the opportunity to combine a look at the new-ish ITA Airways A220 aircraft (review coming soon) with a visit to the Hyatt Centric Milan to see if the property offers World of Hyatt fans a good (and considerably more affordable) alternative to the famous Park...
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Unlock Travel Peace with Capital One Venture X Benefits
I've always been fascinated by how a single piece of plastic can alleviate so many travel hassles. In my experience, it's not just about earning miles or points; sometimes, it's having the peace of mind that your trips are protected. The Capital One Venture X card delivers that reassurance by...
Points Miles and Bling
Earn up to 6X on travel with Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card
As someone who appreciates both the convenience and comfort of premium travel, I’m always interested in credit cards that go…
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Sam Chui
Paris Air Show 2025 Day 2: ANA New Business Class + More Orders
All Nippon Airways (ANA) unveiled its new Business Class suite for its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, while VietJet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A321neo aircraft. Alongside, Qatar Airways has been named the World’s Best Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, with Singapore Airlines ranking second...
Miles For Family
Better Than Expected: AA Premium Economy Shanghai PVG to DFW
Yesterday, I wrote about our flights to Japan in Premium Economy on Japan Airlines. Coming back to the U.S., my daughter and I flew from Shanghai to DFW on AA in Premium Economy. I was dreading the 14-hour flight home, partly due to the length but also because I assumed...
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How To Score Frontier’s $9 Airfares: Insider Tips
Frontier Airlines stands out as one of the most budget-friendly carriers in the United States, often advertising fares well under $100—even dipping as low as $9 during special promotions. I've encountered countless travelers who marvel at such low fares, but these bargains stem from a deliberate no-frills, pay-for-what-you-need strategy that...
