Miles For Family
Way-ahead Wednesday: Planning for Big 25th Anniversary Trip
We’re barely into 2026, but would it surprise you that I’m already planning a trip for 2029? Let me explain. 2029 will be our 25th wedding anniversary. And, it’s also the year that we will become empty nesters, as my youngest will go off to college that fall. Naturally, I...
BoardingArea
Review: Delta Sky Club – Boston Logan Int’l (BOS), Terminal A (Satellite)
The larger of the two Sky Clubs in Terminal A is an excellent domestic lounge with luxurious furnishings, showers and an excellent buffet. The summary The lounge is found to the right, just after ascending into the satellite portion of Logan’s Terminal A. The lounge is one level above the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Bangkok (BKK – Concourse E)
The first stop on my Star Alliance Lounge tour in Bangkok (BKK) was the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge in Concourse E, a dated but comfortable lounge that was virtually empty. Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Bangkok Review – Concourse E (BKK) Thai Airways used to have lounges in each...
2PAXfly
ETIHAD: Brings its best Business Class to Sydney and Melbourne
Etihad Airways has now rolled out its latest-generation Business Class suites on all services from Sydney and Melbourne to its base in Abu Dhabi. That consistency of product will be welcomed by Australian travellers. In practical terms, that means no more ‘pot luck’ draw of older cabins. Book Business Class...
Frequent Miler
Barclays AA cards: planning the transition to Citi | Coffee Break Ep91 | 2-3-26
If you have an American Airlines card issued by Barclays, it won’t be a Barclays card for much longer, as AA cards will transition to Citi instead. So what does that mean for you? We’ll answer some common questions about this transition in today’s podcast episode. Barclays AA cards: planning...
{Tech} for Travel
United Airlines Starlink Wi-Fi rollout gains momentum
United Airlines Starlink Wi-Fi continues to grow, as the airline outlines where it’s available now and how many aircraft are next in line.
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Traveling For Miles
Get a 50% bonus on Chase transfers to Marriott Bonvoy
Chase has launched a new promotion in which it's offering a 50% bonus to cardholders who convert Ultimate Rewards points into Marriott Bonvoy points and it runs through the end of the month.
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Points Miles and Bling
Best Credit Cards for Gas Station Purchases in Canada
Gas is an essential purchase in most households here in Canada’s car-centric cities. Yes, most major cities have some form…
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Points Miles and Bling
Elevated Offer – Earn up to 110k points with Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards (Canada)
A staple in every Canadian wallet, Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards now offer elevated welcome bonuses and a higher referral…
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The Alviator
Review: No. 170 VIP Lounge, Shanghai Pudong T2 (PVG)
A review of the No. 170 lounge at Shanghai PVG Airport, a Plaza Premium-affiliated lounge open to AmEx Platinum and Priority Pass cardholders.
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The Points of Life
Priority Pass Lounge Athens: People Are Peeved
I always say that a lounge is better than no lounge. But tell that to the people in the Priority Pass Lounge in Athens. People were deeply upset that there was no place to sit and that there was not enough food. Getting up from your chair meant losing your...
The Alviator
Review: Cathay Pacific Refreshed A330 Regional Business Class (HKG-PVG)
A review of Cathay Pacific business class from Hong Kong to Shanghai, featuring their refreshed seat with new upholstery and USB-C charging.
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Traveling For Miles
Hyatt’s first Bonus Journeys global promotion for 2026 announced
We're now a little over a month into 2026 and Hyatt has finally joined IHG and Hilton in publishing a new global promotion for the first few months of the year (Marriott is still sitting on the sidelines).
If you've seen the other current major hotel promotions you'll probably know not...
Live from a Lounge
How do Scapia’s Airport Privileges Work?
Here is a guide to Scapia's differentiating feature: The Scapia Airport Privileges. These are great benefits for frequent or infrequent travellers alike. Imagine bringing home a toy for your kid, or a coffee before heading to the plane for those Instagram shots.
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2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: We had Economy X first, so there!
Yesterday, I wrote a post about the launch of Qantas’ new Economy Plus seats. Today, I write a post where Virgin Australia gives a less-than-subtle middle finger to the Qantas initiative, rightly claiming that they did it first with their Economy X seats. To top if off, they are offering...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Legend on Saving the City – WHAT ARE WE MISSING + More Caesars Deals Incoming!
Vegas legend chimes in on saving the city, Caesars releases more deals, vintage Vegas pins, A's ballpark flyover & 6 more weeks of winter?
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The Alviator
Review: Cathay Pacific The Bridge Business Class Lounge, Hong Kong (HKG) [2025]
A review of Cathay Pacific's The Bridge lounge at Hong Kong Airport, which re-opened after a refurbishment in 2024.
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Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Glasses in a Rush (Or, New Spectacles Time) – Growing Old in Style
Glasses (Spectacles) in a Rush. Because it’s nice to see things properly sometimes Growing Old in Style Sometimes it’s nice to see when travelling. If I can pick up glasses that are ready to go in 30 minutes or so when travelling, even better. Time to go shopping for spectacles…....
Points Miles and Bling
Air India’s A350 and B787-9 Business Class Are Actually Good
In the world of Miles & Points, Air India might be synonymous with outdated aircraft, inconsistent service, and asking passengers…
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2PAXfly
QANTAS: ‘Economy Plus’ now launched
Qantas has now launched its newest cabin product, and as of today, Monday 2 February, it’s available for booking. Economy Plus was first announced back in November 2025. The product, which provides four extra inches, increases the seat pitch at the front of the economy section from 30 to 34...
Miles For Family
February 2026 Transfer Bonuses
Let’s hope February brings more transfer bonuses than last month. Here are the transfer bonuses so far: NEW: Capital One 30% Transfer Bonus to JAL Through 3:59 a.m. ET March 1, 2026, get 30% transfer bonus from Capital One to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank. Normally, the transfer ratio from Capital...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: St. Regis Bangkok (Outstanding Breakfast)
Like the Grand Hyatt Erawan a few doors down, the St. Regis Bangkok is a very nice, somewhat old-school Bangkok luxury hotel where I enjoyed a one-night stay including an outstanding breakfast buffet. St. Regis Bangkok Review For 40,000 points per night (versus $340), I figured the St. Regis was...
Wild About Travel
The Surreal Magic of Walking Where Ships Should Be: Helsinki in Winter
My Strava doesn’t lie. It shows me walking 300 metres across the water from Helsinki’s shoreline, just near Kaivopuisto in southern Helsinki, to the island of Harakka. In winter, Helsinki can spend weeks below zero Celsius, which means vast areas of the sea freeze into thick ice. The 7 metres...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Tree That Owns Itself in Athens, Georgia.
Although this city is best known for its Bulldogs college football team, if you find yourself at the corner of Dearing Street and South Finley Street, you will find a strange anomaly at the top of a steep hill with a cobblestone street: the Tree That Owns Itself in Athens...
Will Run For Miles
Trip Report: Bogota, Colombia – Tours and Activities
Often the best way to learn about the history and vibe of a city is through a local tour guide! The tour of Bogota led by Beyond Colombia was great!
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