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MIDDLE EAST: Major disruptions due to Israel/Iran conflict
Air travel across the Middle East is facing major disruptions. Flights are being suspended, cancelled, delayed or rerouted to avoid the area. El Al has suspended all flight operations until 30 June, 2025. As shown on the Flightradar24 tweet below, the airspace above Iran and Israel is being cleared of...
The Shutterwhale
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit 1 (King Bed with Sofa Bed) – Modern Rooms but Disappointing Location
Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit 1 offers a fresh, modern stay in a quieter pocket of Sukhumvit. While the rooms are spacious and the pool area is a standout with a staffed bar and happy hour deals, the property is let down by poor noise isolation, a lack of universal power...
Frequent Miler
Predicting the Sapphire Business Card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep310 | 6-13-25
What the heck does “Mattress Cycling the Hyatt Numbers” mean? We’ll find out in today’s episode. We’ll also talk about using online chat with Hyatt to get your way, and we’ll predict the details of the new Chase Sapphire Business card. Predicting the Sapphire Business Card Watch the full episode...
{Tech} for Travel
OnePlus Pad 3 Keeps it Slim and Powerful at an Amazing Price
With a sleek design, Snapdragon Elite chip, and AI-powered, the OnePlus Pad 3 is designed for power users who want a tablet that does more on the go. The post OnePlus Pad 3 Keeps it Slim and Powerful at an Amazing Price appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
Review: Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin
If you exclude the Mr & Mrs Smith properties (because they're not traditional Hyatt hotels), Hyatt has just one hotel in Dublin and that's the Hyatt Centric the Liberties Dublin located in, unsurprisingly, the Liberties area of the city (more on that in a moment). Having never stayed at a...
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How to Maximize Hilton Honors Points with Dining Rewards
I've always believed that dining can be more than just a culinary indulgence—it can also be a strategic way to stack up valuable points for future travel. In my own experience, I've observed that hotel loyalty programs sometimes dwarf the benefits you'd typically get from card-based points alone. Hilton Honors...
Sam Chui
Major Flight Disruptions After Middle East Airspace Closure
Air travel across the Middle East has been disrupted after Israel launched a series of missile strikes on Iranian targets on June 13, 2025. This prompted an immediate closure of airspace over Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Jordan, which led to widespread flight cancellations and diversions, affecting thousands of passengers. According...
Economondo
Dashing Down to Montréal: An Air Canada Express Dash 8 Q400 Review
Fly with me on a very short hop down the St Lawrence River from Quebec City to Montreal with Air Canada Express
Miles For Family
Biggest News Story While I Was Traveling: Capital One Venture X Changes Negatively Affect Families
While I was traveling around Asia the past few weeks, I tried to stay offline as much as possible so that I could maximize my enjoyment of the trip. So, I’ve been playing catch-up with miles and points news from when I was gone. The biggest story that came out,...
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Review: Delta Sky Club at Atlanta (ATL), Concourse F
…One of the nicest Sky Clubs in Atlanta Sporting a terrific outdoor deck, a lovely bar, great showers, and runway views. The Delta Sky Club in Concourse F at Atlanta Hartfield Jackson Int’l Airport is one the nicest in the airport – where there are 8 Sky Clubs. The summary The lounge is...
2PAXfly
AIR INDIA CRASH: Some theories on possibly causes
It is a natural impatience to hace the trangic explained. Although it will take months to conclusively determine what the chain of events was that lead to the crash of flight AI 171, here is a summary of the current theories being expressed by a range of experts. Introduction As...
2PAXfly
AIR INDIA: Flight AI1171 crash from Ahmedabad, India. What we know so far.
This crash of Air India flight AI1171, a Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner, is the first crash of this model of aircraft in its 14-year history. With over 260 dead, and the near miraculous survival of one passenger, this accident is the worst aviation disaster in India for decades. Background Air India...
The Shutterwhale
Earn Up to 16,000 Bonus Points with World of Hyatt’s “Stay More, Earn More” Promotion (10 June – 7 September 2025)
Unlock up to 16,000 World of Hyatt Bonus Points when you stay at Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, or Hyatt Studios properties worldwide from 10 June to 7 September 2025.
{Tech} for Travel
United Airlines Spotify partnership brings free streaming onboard
Free seatback streaming is now available across 680 aircraft through the United Airlines Spotify collaboration, with music, podcasts, and audiobooks onboard. The post United Airlines Spotify partnership brings free streaming onboard appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Wild About Travel
Seconds After Takeoff – Air India Crash, the First 787 Disaster
I am shocked and dismayed to hear news that Air India AI 171, operating from #Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW), was involved in an accident after take-off on Thursday, 12 June 2025. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft departed Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs (local time) with 242 passengers and crew on...
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Should You Get CLEAR for Faster Airport Security?
I'm always on the lookout for ways to breeze through airport security, and CLEAR feels like one of the more intriguing shortcuts out there. By verifying your identity through fingerprint or iris scans, it promises to shave off precious minutes at security checkpoints—music to the ears of frequent flyers who...
You Are Travel
Review: Wine & Roses Hotel, Spa & Restaurant (Lodi, CA)
Tl;dr – My review of a one-night stay at Wine & Roses Hotel, Spa & Restaurant in Lodi,…
You Are Travel
Review: Kissel Uptown Oakland – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Tl;dr – If you’re visiting the sunnier side of the Bay, the Kissel Oakland is a solid choice…
You Are Travel
Out in the Old Vines: A Review of Wine Tasting in Lodi, California 
Tl;dr – Lodi is an underrated place to taste wine affordably, particularly if you’re a fan of Old…
Miles For Family
Back from our Family Trip to Peru and Easter Island: Bumpy Start, Awesome Memories
Both Peru and Easter Island (local name Rapa Nui) were on my bucket list for many years, and I finally got a chance to see them with my own eyes. Even better, I got to experience them with my husband and kids. I’m still pinching myself looking at the photos....
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 538: Looping back
More on partners, plus London and American's premium play and Rome for Alaska
Sam Chui
A Preview of Changi Airport Terminal 5
Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 5 is expected to bring an ambitious capacity boost of 50 million passengers, to a total of 140 million passengers per year when this terminal is ready for operation in 2030. As such, the structure will be bigger than any of its existing terminals, while keeping...
Sam Chui
Air India Boeing 787 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff
On June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India. The Boeing 787-8, with registration VT-ANB, was operating Flight AI171 from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Flight AI171 reportedly departed Ahmedabad at 13:39 local time with 242...
Miles For Family
ICYMI: June 2025 Transfer Bonuses
I usually publish a list of available transfer bonuses each month at the beginning of the month. However, since I was traveling in Asia the past few weeks, I hadn’t yet done so for June. So, in case you missed it from around the web, here at the June 2025...
2PAXfly
REX: Renaissance Infrastructure bids for collapsed Regional Express airlines
Regional Express, better known as REX slid into voluntary administration nearly a year ago. This was the result of board member conflict and a failed competition with the big boys on capital city routes. The process of voluntary administration is set to end on 30 June. Renaissance Infrastructure, a USA.-based...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
I Rode on the Fastest Roller Coaster in the World. Twice.
“I spent about four hours or so there and rode most of the rides and found the entrance fee worthwhile — but then again, I am somewhat of a coaster junkie.” Those words from a friend were part of the reason why I changed my mind and decided to ride Formula...
Travel Points Playbook
Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Chase Sapphire Lounge PHX
One of the drawbacks of flying Southwest is that they do not operate their own airport lounges.  However,…
{Tech} for Travel
Executive Performance from the Targus HeritageLuxe Backpack
Built for the boardroom and the terminal, the Targus HeritageLuxe Backpack balances a premium design and plenty of practicality. The post Executive Performance from the Targus HeritageLuxe Backpack appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Our First Breeze Flight: What We Loved (and What We Didn’t)
We recently took our first-ever flight on Breeze Airways, taking advantage of a convenient nonstop route from Orlando (MCO) to Lancaster, Pennsylvania (LNS). It’s exactly the kind of market Breeze…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Cathay Pacific The Deck Lounge Hong Kong (HKG)
Cathay Pacific has several excellent lounges at its Hong Kong hub. This review focuses on The Deck Lounge, which offers a tranquil space with excellent food and beverage options. Cathay Pacific The Deck Lounge Review (HKG) I arrived several hours before my Cathay Pacific flight to Amsterdam to sample every...
You Are Travel
Sitting Down: A Review of Sushi Salon (Oakland, California)
Tl;dr – My review of Sushi Salon’s (Oakland, CA) omakase experience. Helmed by Chef Joji Nonaka, Sushi Salon…
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Act Now: Maximize Your Amex Points for Alaska Mileage Plan
I've always been impressed by how Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan stands out in the crowded loyalty space, thanks to those free stopovers on one-way tickets and partnerships with more than 20 global carriers. Over the years, I've observed that transferring American Express Membership Rewards (MR) points to Alaska miles can...