{Tech} for Travel
Southwest Starlink WiFi integration begins at pace this summer
The first aircraft enters service this summer as Southwest Starlink WiFi deployment accelerates across the fleet with 300 installations planned. The post Southwest Starlink WiFi integration begins at pace this summer appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points Miles and Bling
A Look at Flying to Sun Destinations
Yes, it’s already February, and your warm tropical vacations might already be booked or over this year. But hey, 2027… The post A Look at Flying to Sun Destinations appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 573: A Flying Fancy Feast
Can inflight dining ever really be premium? Or just better in some cabins than others? Plus legal drama over new routes, certification progress, and more.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown
The Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown is a nice new hotel with excellent amenities and a superb Regency Club, though the location may be off-putting for tourists and visitors to KL. Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown Review This hotel, opened in August 2025 and designed by...
{Tech} for Travel
HONOR Magic8 Pro review: Big camera, bigger performance
HONOR Magic8 Pro review: HONOR is on a roll with the perfect balance of solid hardware and software that makes AI accessible to everyone. The post HONOR Magic8 Pro review: Big camera, bigger performance appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
From The Tray Table
Inside New York’s first Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport
With the opening of the hotly anticipated new Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport (LGA), the issuer is… The post Inside New York’s first Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport appeared first on From the Tray Table.
The Alviator
Review: Hong Kong Airlines A321 Economy Class (HKG-DAD)
A comprehensive review of Hong Kong Airlines' A321 economy class on the 1h 55m flight from Hong Kong to Da Nang. The post Review: Hong Kong Airlines A321 Economy Class (HKG-DAD) appeared first on The Alviator.
The Alviator
The 15 Premium Economy Products I Would Love To Review Next
We specialise in premium economy reviews at The Alviator, especially between Europe and Asia. Here are the airlines I'd like to review next. The post The 15 Premium Economy Products I Would Love To Review Next appeared first on The Alviator.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: TK209 Singapore Changi to Istanbul Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) – Growing Old in Style
TK209 Singapore Changi Terminal 1 to Istanbul Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) Growing Old in Style It’s time to start heading towards Europe as I start to bring my Asian adventure to a close. How does Turkish Airlines stack up in Business Class with one of their newer products?  In this mammoth...
{Tech} for Travel
Nomad ChargeKey completes the look for Cosmic Orange iPhone owners
Colour-matched to Cosmic Orange, Nomad ChargeKey keeps iPhone 17 Pro owners powered with a 240W USB-C keychain cable and 10Gbps transfer speeds. The post Nomad ChargeKey completes the look for Cosmic Orange iPhone owners appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Live and Let’s Fly
24 Hours In Taipei: How I Spent An Amazing Layover In Taiwan’s Capital
I fell in love with Taipei during my late autumn trip a few months back and fell in love with it all over again this month after a lovely long layover between EVA Air flights. 24 Hours In Taipei: Church, Coffee, MRT, And The Perfect Layover I arrived in Taipei...
Economondo
Sailing to Orkney with NorthLink Ferries: Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Sailing from Aberdeen to Orkney on the MV Hjaltland
Points Miles and Bling
India: Where Hotel Points Redemptions Still Shine
Throughout last year, I discovered a gold mine of hotel points redemption opportunities in India while planning for my January… The post India: Where Hotel Points Redemptions Still Shine appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Alviator
Wizz Air Introduces “Wizz Class” Add-On Across All Routes – Surely They’re Joking
Wizz Air has introduced a new concept called "Wizz Class", a concept mimicking intra-European business class (though it certainly isn't). The post Wizz Air Introduces “Wizz Class” Add-On Across All Routes – Surely They’re Joking appeared first on The Alviator.
The Points of Life
Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island: You Call This Luxury?
I’m still waiting to be blown away by a Ritz-Carlton. My first RItz experience was in Kazakhstan (see This Is Kazakhstan?). My second was in Tenerife (see We’ll Make It Better, The Second Time Around). Both were good, but fell short of that epic luxury experience that one would expect...
Miles For Family
Earn Southwest Companion Pass with One Credit Card Approval
One of the best deals in travel is the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass. This pass allows you to bring a companion along with you for free (well, mostly free, after paying taxes of $5.60 for domestic one-way flights), regardless if you booked with points or cash. Now, the three Southwest...
{Tech} for Travel
RENPHO Mini Thermal Massage Gun Review: Warm Recovery Anywhere
RENPHO Mini Thermal Massage Gun Review: A compact heated massage gun built for travel, offering deep tissue relief, quiet performance, and fast heat-up. The post RENPHO Mini Thermal Massage Gun Review: Warm Recovery Anywhere appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
ATX Jetsetter
Review: Delta Sky Club Newark (EWR)
The Delta Sky Club at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is a nice, relaxing space to wait for your flight. The post Review: Delta Sky Club Newark (EWR) appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: I know when the next double status promotion is going to start.
Let’s start by confessing that the headline is a lie. No one knows when the promo will drop, except a small group within the Qantas promo team! What I am about to present is just speculation, some of which is my own, and some is drawn from the knowledge and...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Delayed 10 Hour Flight. 2 Fewer Lavatories. A Cup of Water For Breakfast. Guess Which Airline.
I was a passenger aboard an airplane for a 10 hour flight that departed at least one hour and 39 minutes late. The airplane had 2 fewer lavatories than what was shown on the seat map. All passengers in the economy class cabin were served a single cup of water...
2PAXfly
AUSTRALIA: Airlines claim passenger protections ‘unworkable’. Surprise!
Australia’s airlines are pushing back hard against the federal government’s proposed aviation consumer protections, warning the reforms are “unworkable”, confusing, and will push up airfares. Not very imaginative arguments, and ones that every consumer protection initiative has faced. What’s the government proposing? The government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,...
Frequent Miler
Disney® Inspire Visa® Card | Coffee Break Ep92 | 2-9-26
Is the new Disney® Inspire Visa® Card worth considering for Disney fans? That’s exactly what we’ll discuss in today’s podcast. Disney® Inspire Visa® Card Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly to a specific part of...
Frequent Miler
Review: Hyatt House London Stratford – my new go-to London hotel
A couple of the gifts I got my wife for Christmas were tickets to see Josh Johnson (stand up comedian & The Daily Show presenter) at the London Palladium, as well as tickets to see the new theatre production of The Hunger Games: On Stage at Canary Wharf in London....
The Alviator
Review: British Airways A350 Premium Economy (LHR-HKG)
A comprehensive review of British Airways' A350 premium economy class from London to Hong Kong, detailing the seat, catering, service, and more. The post Review: British Airways A350 Premium Economy (LHR-HKG) appeared first on The Alviator.
Points With a Crew
Best Western Gateway to the Keys Hotel Review
If you're looking for a South Florida hotel - here is my Best Western Gateway to the Keys hotel review, including info on wifi, breakfast, parking, rooms, amenities, cost and more
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Thai Airways 787-9 Business Class
My short journey from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur on Thai Airways onboard a 787-9 in “Royal Silk” business class exceeded (almost) all expectations, with gracious service and a delicious multi-course meal. Thai Airways 787-9 Business Class Review (BKK-KUL) After a pleasant stay at the St. Regis Bangkok, I avoided heavy...
Points Miles and Bling
Not Double Nights: New Marriott Bonvoy Promo
Marriott has just announced its first major promotion of 2026, and it’s … acceptable. For the past five years, we’ve… The post Not Double Nights: New Marriott Bonvoy Promo appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Live from a Lounge
First Look: Inside the swanky Air India’s Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 International
Air India is close to opening its first lounge, the Air India Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport Terminal 3 (International), which reflects the airline's design philosophy. Here is a 2000-word detailing of what to expect inside. The post First Look: Inside the swanky Air India’s Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport’s...
The Alviator
My Favourite Aircraft To Fly: Here Are The Airplanes I Get Excited About
I'm hugely excited when I get on any plane, though there are a few planes I get particularly excited about flying. Here's why. The post My Favourite Aircraft To Fly: Here Are The Airplanes I Get Excited About appeared first on The Alviator.
No Work All Travel
App Review: GPSmyCity
Disclaimer: I was invited to try out a subscription to GPSmyCity in exchange for this review. As a Silicon Valley tech alum, Jim Zhu has been a big-time traveler. Whenever he went somewhere new, he’d take a tour, be that one of those frequently stopping buses, or on a walk...
The Alviator
Cities That Are Served By 2+ Airports: In Which Cases Do These Airports Compete?
London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, Milan, and Beijing are examples of cities that are served by multiple airports. But do these airports compete? The post Cities That Are Served By 2+ Airports: In Which Cases Do These Airports Compete? appeared first on The Alviator.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: A Quick Return to Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge – Growing Old in Style
A Quick Return to Singapore Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge Growing Old In Style It’s time to head towards home in some kind of eastward direction. First stop, Changi and the Marhaba Lounge.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next....