The Alviator
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the "lounge-within-a-lounge" Senator lounge at Heathrow Airport, which has quite unique access requirements.
TravelUpdate
An enjoyable variety of activities in Louisville, Kentucky.
Baseball, bourbon, underground zip lining, horse racing. I had an enjoyable week in Louisville, Kentucky and I was…
The Alviator
Review: Lufthansa Business Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the Lufthansa business class lounge at Heathrow Airport, open to Star Alliance business class passengers and frequent flyers.
Points Miles and Bling
What Makes Fifth Freedom Flights Special
When I first discovered miles & points, I spent my weeknights scrolling the Air Canada FlyerTalk forum. There, I came…
Points With a Crew
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Enterprise Alabama Hotel Review
If you're looking for a Enterprise Alabama hotel - here is my Holiday Inn Express & Suites Enterprise hotel review, including info on wifi, breakfast, parking, rooms, amenities, cost and more
Miles To Memories
Mini Review: Detroit To Istanbul Turkish Airlines Business Class
Detroit to Istanbul Business Class Flight Review I flew Turkish Airlines Business Class for the first time a few days ago and figured I would share a couple of thoughts about my experience. I’ll go over how we booked, what I thought of the hard and soft product, and anything...
Points Miles and Bling
The BMO VIPorter Card Makes Economy Travel Better
Here at PMB, we love our aspirational redemptions. Redeeming points for outsized value in first and business class is what…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 578: On the Mend
When will the aviation world really heal from the mess in the Middle East? Plus a CEO is out in India, as are two more airports for Southwest, while bus options expand in Canada.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Jestar flyers dumped from lounge acccess. No more lounge pass trading.
In two major rule changes from July 1, 2026, Qantas will reshape how travellers use lounge invitations and who gets through the door in the first place. This is going to be big for those sensible flyers who booked Jetstar fares direct and used Qantas lounges, or those who sold...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Is On Fire Right Now, A Fremont Icon Is Done & My First Driverless Ride on the Strip!
A Fremont legend is closing, unique A's stadium views, finally trying Zoox autonomous vehicles & bad records being broken!
Economondo
A Short Hop on a China Southern A321: Beijing Daxing to Seoul Incheon
Flying on a China Southern Airlines Airbus A321 from Beijing to Seoul Incheon
Points Miles and Bling
Hilton AI Travel Planner: What It Does (And What It Doesn’t)
Hilton has rolled out Hilton AI Planner on March 10, 2026, positioned as a digital concierge. The goal is conversational intelligence,…
Sam Chui
World’s 10 Largest Airlines in 2026
In 2026, global airline capacity is entering a phase defined less by recovery and more by consolidation, as…
Points Miles and Bling
Spring House Hotel Rome Vatican Review – A Hilton Stay Steps from St. Peter’s Basilica
Spring House Hotel Rome Vatican Review Having visited Rome multiple times, I took my trip last summer to celebrate the…
Points Miles and Bling
Lufthansa Introduces Personalized Amenity Kits in First and Business Class
Lufthansa is preparing to introduce a personalized onboard experience through its new Future Onboard Experience (FOX) program, with an initial…
TravelUpdate
Review: American Airlines 737 MAX 8 Bermuda to New York
Background For my outbound, I flew BermudAir from New York (LGA) to Bermuda (BDA) and had a pleasant…
Frequent Miler
Elevate your family travel without emptying your wallet: using points, miles, and the right credit cards to hack your family trip
My wife and I traveled the world together over the course of about a dozen years before we decided to start a family. Someone in this space once described to me the transition to family travel this way: “We went from being a Four Seasons couple to being an Embassy...
Frequent Miler
What are points worth? Reasonable Redemption Values Explained | Coffee Break Ep97 | 3-17-26
There is no single right answer as to what points are worth. With most points, the value depends upon how the points are used. It’s often possible to get great value or very poor value from the same types of points. But in this podcast episode, we’ll talk about how...
Miles To Memories
Forget Hyatt: The Hotel Programs Actually Worth Your Points Now + Trip Rebooking CHAOS!
Blowing up a trip due to events & dealing with foreign airline frustrations + what is our strategy now that Hyatt is changing their program so much?
{Tech} for Travel
SoundPEATS Air5 Pro Plus Review: Powerful Noise Cancelling in a Light Design
SoundPEATS Air5 Pro Plus Review: Ultra-lightweight wireless earbuds with strong ANC, xMEMS drivers, LDAC, and aptX Lossless for detailed Hi-Res audio. The post SoundPEATS Air5 Pro Plus Review: Powerful Noise Cancelling in a Light Design appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points Miles and Bling
Wise Changing Withdrawal Rules — Switch to Wealthsimple
On May 1, Wise is changing its ATM limits and fees. The short summary is that things are getting substantially… The post Wise Changing Withdrawal Rules — Switch to Wealthsimple appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Aer Lingus A330-200 Business Class (Dublin – Los Angeles)
My 11-hour Aer Lingus A330-200 business class flight from Dublin to Los Angeles featured lovely service and solid sleep, but a tight cabin and disappointing meal dragged down the experience. Aer Lingus A330-200 Business Class Review (DUB-LAX) As a reminder, I booked my Aer Lingus flights from London to Los...
Points Miles and Bling
Air Miles Moves to Expedia for Travel, But Redemptions Still Disappoint
Air Miles is transitioning to Blue Rewards this summer, and the biggest question revolves around redemptions. We know 95 Air…
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BoardingArea
Review: Escape Lounge – Hartford Bradley Int’l (BDL)
Renovated lounge sports a refreshed décor, extensive buffet, expanded bar and an excellent staff The summary Travelers at Hartford Bradley had no lounge at the airport while the Escape Lounge was closed for months as it underwent a complete renovation. The wait worth it. The lounge is at located at...
2PAXfly
NEW ROUTES 2026 #10: British Airways returns to Melbourne
British Airways is heading back to Melbourne for the first time in two decades, and the timing doesn’t look accidental. As conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors, the UK flag carrier is launching daily flights between London Heathrow and Melbourne via...
Live from a Lounge
MasterCard partners MakeMyTrip to launch it’s “LifeStyle Navigator” AI-Powered Concierge in India
MasterCard and MakeMyTrip have come together to launch a new concierge service, LifeStyle Navigator, which will be integrated into MakeMyTrip. Coming soon to a screen near you.
Miles To Memories
Lights, Camera, Craps: Park MGM’s Filming Casino, New Casino Date & Vegas First-Timers Collapse!
Starring in your own gambling videos, newest casino opening date, Vegas visitor survey takeaways & Excalibur's sexy new tiki bar.
The Alviator
Trip Report Introduction: The Star Alliance Lounge Milk Run
I reviewed various Star Alliance lounges across London and Zurich, all on a single business class ticket. Here's what you can expect.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Aer Lingus A321neo LR AerSpace (Lie-Flat Business Class Seat)
My Aer Lingus A321neo LR flight in AerSpace (a business class seat without business class service) from Dublin to London was short, but gave me enough time to evaluate the seat and its features that you can except on a transatlantic Aer Lingus A321 flight. Aer Lingus A321neo AerSpace (LHR-DUB)...
Your Mileage May Vary
One of the First Airlines to Try Child-Free Seating Quietly Ended the Experiment
Airlines have experimented with child-free seating for years. However, one of the earliest examples quietly disappeared during the pandemic. Many people think that Corendon Airlines was the first airline to…
Points Miles and Bling
We Scrapped Tahiti and Booked This Family Trip to Asia Instead
As March break approaches, we’re preparing for another family trip. While we once preferred warm destinations, recent years have shifted…
Points Miles and Bling
The Best No Annual Fee Credit Cards in Canada
We talk about credit cards a fair bit here at PMB, and most cards we discuss have an annual fee.…