Live from a Lounge
Air India Express absorbs AIX Connect in merger
Air India Express has seen the last step in its long-drawn merger process with AirAsia India come to a close on October 1, 2024. The airlines are now merged and operate as Air India Express, with the designator code IX. I5/AirAsia India has ceased to exist. The post Air India...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Takes A380 Super Jumbo to Johannesburg
Yesterday ( Monday, 30 September) saw the takeoff of the first-ever Qantas A380 flight to South Africa. The flight will also reintroduce First Class to the route, last seen in 2018. This represents a big increase in seats available on the route, some 130,000 per year, a near doubling of...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Returns to international flying with Qatar Airways deal
Qatar Airways gets its additional flights into Australia via wet leasing to Virgin Australia. Virgin Australia will now return to long-haul international flying when Qatar Airways takes up a 25% stake in the airline. Bain Capital, the current majority owner, now gets a partial payday from its investment in Virgin...
Pizza in Motion
Free Hilton Gold Status For Everyone, Need To Register October 1t
I earn affiliate credit if you sign up for the Bilt Rewards Mastercard using links in this story. There’s an easy way to get Hilton Gold status right now, with a reasonable path to Diamond status as well. Bilt Rewards announced their Rent Day... The post Free Hilton Gold Status For...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT – BA776 London Heathrow to Stockholm Arlanda (Club Europe) – Taking the long way to Singapore
TRIP REPORT: Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore BA776 London Heathrow to Stockholm Arlanda (Club Europe) Time for the first leg of this trip, with a Reward Flight Saver with British Airways. How is Club Europe fairing on a slightly longer segment to what I’m used to?  In...
Miles For Family
Using my targeted offers for $100 discount and bonus points on Chase Travel
Last Friday, I saw a few blogs mentioned a targeted Chase offer for $100 off a travel booking of $500 or more when using the Chase Travel booking portal. I normally don’t pay attention my “Chase Offers” section that much, but $100 off is compelling. Chase Offers In case you’re...
Live from a Lounge
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer partners SBI Card to launch two co-brand credit cards in India
Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer and SBI Cards have launched a range of co-branded credit cards in India. The cards offer the unique opportunity to win status on Star Alliance by spending on the credit card. The post Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer partners SBI Card to launch two co-brand credit cards in India...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: The Dwarika’s Hotel Kathmandu
The Dwarika’s Hotel, a five-star property, is widely regarded as the best hotel in Kathmandu and one of the first tourist hotels in Nepal. I was happy to review it and enjoyed a pleasant stay, though I question whether it was worth the splurge. The Dwarika’s Hotel Kathmandu Review Nightly...
Live from a Lounge
Delta expects to return to India in 2026
Delta, which has been on and off again from India for almost a decade now, might take another crack at the Indian market in 2026, with its new A350-1000 jets. The post Delta expects to return to India in 2026 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
2PAXfly
REGIONAL EXPRESS: Why REX Airlines collapsed into administration — Four Corners documentary — ‘Fight Club’ tonight
This Monday at 8:30pm AEST, ABC Australia is broadcasting a Four Corners documentary on the demise of REX (Regional Express) Airlines, which ceased capital city flying and went into administration in the middle of 2024. It sounds juicy, partly because it documents the tension between the Board, led by Deputy...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt House Chicago/West Loop-Fulton Market
Hyatt House Chicago/West Loop-Fulton Market is located just a handful of blocks from my… The post Hotel Review: Hyatt House Chicago/West Loop-Fulton Market appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
2PAXfly
AIRCRAFT: Is the new BOEING 777X less than a year away from launch?
With the Boeing 747 almost entirely retired from passenger service and most airlines planning on retiring their Airbus A380s sometime in the 2030s, the industry is crying out for a new high-volume, long-distance aircraft. The Boeing 777X is one solution. Boeing’s troubles and delays The Boeing 777X project was reduced...
Miles To Memories
That’s More Like It – Centurion Lounge ATL Highlights
Many Amex clubs have been justifiably panned. But the Centurion Lounge ATL fully deserves the accolades it receives, include mine. The post That’s More Like It – Centurion Lounge ATL Highlights appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Will Run For Miles
Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale
Great hotel with sophisticated ambiance The post Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember the handy Beechcraft 1900?
The Beechcraft 1900 is a regional airliner which first flew on 3 September 1982. It is designed to…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
I attended a conference in Denver a few weeks ago and stayed for the… The post Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Sneaky Uber, Citi’s Aggressive Move, JetBlue’s Lounges & Do This Soon!
Uber may be charging you more because of Amex, the upcoming shopping wars, Citi's agressive move to steal AA, JetBlue's new lounges & credit card and what you need to do soon. The post Sneaky Uber, Citi’s Aggressive Move, JetBlue’s Lounges & Do This Soon! appeared first on Miles to...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Murty Rabbitt’s in Galway in Ireland. Restaurant Review.
As Murty Rabbitt’s in Galway in Ireland was located 120 meters from the hotel property at where we were staying, we decided to take a quick walk of approximately two minutes to dine there for dinner. As one of the oldest pubs in Galway, Murty Rabbitt’s Bar Kitchen Garden was...
TravelUpdate
Review: Pearl Lounge Stockholm Arlanda T2
Background and Access I was flying out of Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to head over to Paris for…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in New York. Airport Lounge Review.
During a layover at John F. Kennedy International Airport on our way from Chicago to Dublin, I had several airport lounges from which to choose between having both a Priority Pass Select membership and SkyTeam Elite Plus status — so we chose to try out the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in...
Frequent Miler
Podcast: How to Amass Citi ThankYou Rewards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep274 | 9-27-24
We’ve been talking a lot lately about unique uses for Citi ThankYou points such as transferring to Leading Hotels of the World, but how do you accumulate these points? That’s what we’ll talk about in today’s episode of Frequent Miler on the Air. Watch the full episode below, or listen...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT – Taking the long way to Singapore – Oh. The Coach. How Delightful – and British Airways South Lounge
Oh. The Coach. How Delightful. With Heathrow Terminal 5 and British Airways South Lounge TRIP REPORT: Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Some say every journey starts with a step forward. For me, those steps are into a cab and onto a coach. Let us head off to...
Miles For Family
Alaska/Hawaiian Transfers Live, Southwest Changes and More
Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines Mileage Transfers Now Live: I’m really surprised this happened so fast, but this is great news for anyone who is collecting Hawaiian Airlines miles to transfer to Alaska Airlines. See this post on Frequent Miler. Southwest Airlines Golden Age is Gone: Why Their New Plan Won’t Bring Back...
A black and white cartoon depicts a person with glasses looking through a microscope at a document titled "Frequent Flyer Program Rules." The person is exclaiming "AH-HA!" in a speech bubble. Below the image, there is a caption that reads, "who ever thought it was a good idea to try and hide the fine print from frequent flyers?"
BoardingArea
Frequent Flyer Funnies: The Microscope Method for Fine Print
Welcome back to Frequent Flyer Funnies, your weekly dose of laughs from the skies! This time, we’re zooming in on something we all know too well—those sneaky frequent flyer program rules. You might want to grab your reading glasses… or better yet, a microscope! Let’s see what happens when our...
The Shutterwhale
Lounge Review: Qantas International Business Lounge (Terminal 1) – Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
I revisited the Qantas International Business Lounge in Terminal 1 and it is still an incredibly solid airport lounge that is quite possibly the best one for oneworld Sapphire members (in any cabin class) departing on a oneworld carrier from Singapore Changi Airport.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Did Neil Perry really have anything to do with this?
Apparently, I’ve been complaining about the food on Qantas for a very long time. I found this short piece about ‘FLATS’ in my archive — purportedly, food in economy on a Qantas flight. Just what you need as an in-flight refreshment -something that looks like it’s from the black and...
TravelUpdate
Flying into George airport South Africa
I flew from OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg to George airport in the Western Cape. It is about…
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Hello check-in machine, can I charm you into an upgrade?
I wrote this back in 2011 when Qantas introduced its Next Generation Check-in. That was long ago. Those machines have since been replaced. And the new ones are better. But they are still not people. There are now even fewer staff on the ground to help you. The main departure...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore – with Finnair, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar and Norwegian
TRIP REPORT: Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore With Finnair, NoRRA, British Airways, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific and Norwegian Or… where the hell has my iPhone… Oh *expletive*… It is that time of month again – when long-form writing takes over this blog and I start to tell not...
Points Miles and Bling
Industry First – Porter Airlines introduces Loyalty Benefits with Porter Pass
Porter Airlines has launched a one-of-a-kind benefit where Porter Pass holders can now access VIPorter loyalty benefits immediately upon purchase,… The post Industry First – Porter Airlines introduces Loyalty Benefits with Porter Pass appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Miles For Family
How anyone can get Hilton Gold Status for 3 months
Bilt Rewards just came out with its October Rent Day promotions. The most interesting promotion is the free Hilton Gold Status for Bilt Rewards members along with a status challenge. You do not have to sign up for a Bilt credit card to sign up for Bilt Rewards. Hilton Gold...
Frequent Miler
Podcast: Citi tires of throupling. Will AA & Citi go exclusive? | Card Talk Ep7 | 9-26-24
There are two issuers of American Airline’s credit cards – Citi and Barclays. But recent reports suggest American Airlines may be considering an exclusive arrangement with Citi as their only credit card issuer. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below...