The Gate with Brian Cohen
Early Arrival at Barrientos Island in the South Shetland Islands in Antarctica
As we were not supposed to explore any part of Antarctica until the next day, the surprise announcement towards the end of dinner of the early unscheduled arrival at Barrientos Island in the South Shetland Islands off the coast of Antarctica shot the excitement of all of the passengers aboard...
Frequent Miler
Battle of the $350 airline cards: AA, Delta, United (and Alaska) | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep344 | 2-6-26
In this episode, we’ll take Hyatt on a mattress run, we’ll answer “Is Tyler crazy for liking the Bilt Paladium card?”, and Nick disagrees with our entire main event! Battle of the $350 airline cards: AA, Delta, United (and Alaska) Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite...
The Alviator
Review: Finnair A350 Economy Class, Premium Seat (HEL-LHR)
A review of Finnair's A350 economy class on an intra-Europe flight, where I paid extra to sit in one of their premium economy seats.
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Miles To Memories
Lounging Around – JW Marriott Reston Station Highlights
I just completed a one-night stay at the new JW Marriott Reston Station outside of Washington, DC. It was a remarkable return to the brand.
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Miles To Memories
INSANE Vegas Lawsuit, Fremont Street’s New Hire, Next Vegas Super Bowl & Siegfried Saved!
New chief at Fremont, better Vegas intersections, tipping Vegas showgirls, insane RICO lawsuit & more delicious cronuts!
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Points Miles and Bling
Elevated Offer – Earn up to 110k points with Amex Aeroplan Reserve Card (Canada)
Amex Canada has rolled out an elevated offer for the American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card, with up to 110,000 Aeroplan…
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Miles For Family
British Airways Discontinues Discount, Free Frontier Miles and More
British Airways Kills Off Beloved Flight Discount Program: For years, AARP members could get a 10% discount on British Airways flights. Sadly, it’s over. See this post on AwardWallet for other ways to get discounts on British Airways. And remember, AARP isn’t just for retired people! Anyone 18+ can join...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
Singapore Airlines offers a comfortable outstation SilverKris Lounge in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), with a generous selection of food and drinks plus comfortable seating. Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Bangkok Review (BKK) This lounge is open daily from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm and available to: Star Alliance Gold members (including...
BoardingArea
Review: American Express Centurion Lounge – New York JFK Int’l (JFK), Terminal 4
The coffee shop, the speakeasy bar, and the tarmac views are the highlights of this two-story lounge The summary The American Express Centurion lounge is found on the Mezzanine level of JFK’s Terminal 4, which houses Delta, its partners (e.g. Virgin Atlantic), and several other non-US carriers (e.g. Singapore, Emirates,...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late through The Jewel and Changi – Grown Old in Style
The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late Night through The Jewel and Changi Growing Old in Style I want to be the very best, like no one ever was. To catch them is my real quest, to train them is my cause. I will travel to Singapore, searching far and...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Gets A321XLR configuration very wrong. Too few loos.
When Qantas began introducing its new Airbus A321XLRs, the focus was on longer range, larger overhead bins, and a more modern onboard experience. Instead, they got one incredibly basic thing wrong. It has become the talking point amongst passengers. That is, not enough toilets, or colloquially, ‘too few loos’. For...
Miles To Memories
United’s Big Glitch, Hyatt’s All Inclusive Boom, Easy Bilt Calculator & Best Hotel Promo?
Delta with Amex credits, United's big glitch, easy Bilt calculator, Hyatt grows even more & new Bonus Journeys!
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Pointshogger
[INTERVIEW] Points Travel Festival Toronto 2026
Exciting news, fellow BoardingArea bloggers Rapid Travel Chai and Points Miles and Bling (PMB) have teamed up to host the first over Points and Travel Festival in Toronto on April 17 and 18, 2026.
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Live and Let’s Fly
Review: EVA Air Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The EVA Air Lounge in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is a sizable lounge for EVA’s sizable operation in BKK. EVA Air Lounge Bangkok Review (BKK) I visited this lounge ahead of my Thai Airways flight to Kuala Lumpur. EVA maintains its own lounge in Bangkok even though it is not a...
The Alviator
Cathay Pacific’s Regional Business Class Showdown: 777/A330 vs. A321neo
Cathay Pacific has two different regional business class products – one on their 777/A330, and one on their A321neo. Which is better?
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Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
Here’s a 2026 update to my review of the Turkish Airlines Lounge in Bangkok. In a nutshell: This lounge is no longer part of the Priority Pass network thanks to the nepotism and corruption of the folks who run Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport – hopefully this is just temporary The upside...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Refreshing 7 regional lounges after closure
If you rely on Qantas’ regional lounges for a quiet coffee, a power point and a bit of pre-flight calm, there’s good and bad news. Your lounge is likely being refreshed and may be closed for a few weeks. Qantas has been active on the lounge front, with the most...
2PAXfly
EUROPE: Carry on bags to become free on low-cost carriers
Budget carriers like easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air have built their ultra-low headline fares on optional extras, especially baggage fees. But now the European Parliament has taken a strong stance in favour of passengers being allowed to bring more on board for free — and it has triggered a fierce...
Miles To Memories
Caesars Cuts & Changes, Vegas Super Bowl Watch Parties, Cutting Off Winners & Breaking Up The Big 2?
Breaking up MGM and Caesars, more changes to Caesars elite benefits, blocking in the Strip, Super Bowl watch parties & quirkiest casino perks!
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The Alviator
Cathay Pacific Introduces New Regional Business Class: Yay, This Looks Nice!
Cathay Pacific recently revealed their new lie-flat regional business class product, due to start flying on A330s and A330neos from 2026.
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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...
