Points Miles and Bling
Seats.aero: The Best Tool to Hunt for Award Space
You might think the title is hyperbole, but no, really, Seats.aero is hands-down the best tool for hunting for award…
Points Miles and Bling
How to Redeem BMO Rewards for Max Value
BMO has an entire ecosystem of credit cards dedicated to earning BMO Rewards, its in-house points currency. The earn rates…
John The Wanderer
Disney Adventure: A New Chapter for Disney Cruise Line in Asia
Source: Disney Experiences (Official Image) This article is the Disney Adventure. It is about Disney Cruise Line’s eighth ship launching with its maiden voyage on March 10, 2026, ahead of…
Miles For Family
My Track Record with Booking Last-minute “Better” Award Flights
Unrelated news update: As of 5 a.m. ET this morning, Global Entry is reopening. Yay! The great thing about booking flights with miles and points is that you can potentially change your plans without losing all of your money. Many airlines let you change/cancel award flights for free, while some...
The Alviator
My First Ever Trans-Tasman Flight On Qantas: How Was It?
I flew a trans-Tasman flight from Sydney to Auckland on Qantas, on one of 16 flights a day between the two cities.
Economondo
Review: Air Europa Boeing 737-800 – Madrid to Lisbon
Reviewing an Air Europa Boeing 737 on a flight from Madrid to Lisbon
TravelUpdate
Review: Turkish Airlines A321neo business class Dublin to Istanbul
Since I now buy my airline tickets solely based on cost as opposed to what I’ll earn in…
Frequent Miler
Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control | Coffee Break Ep96 | 3-10-26
For years, Nick has always used the free Mobile Passport Control app for speedy re-entry into the country instead of Global Entry. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about this free alternative to Global Entry. Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Is Tanking US Hotel Numbers (And Hotels Are Actually Fine) + Save on Premium Flight Deals!
Southwest's better status match, hotel occupancy isn't as bad as you think, debunking Disney price myths and lock in Thrifty Traveler Premium before their price increase!
Miles To Memories
Vegas Is Tanking US Hotel Numbers (And Hotels Are Actually Fine) + Save on Premium Flight Deals!
Disney vs Paris memes, Southwest status match returns, is the hotel industry in trouble + Hyatt Centric Long Beach and saving on Thrifty Travel Premium before the price increase.
Points Miles and Bling
Is the Rogers Red World Legend Mastercard Worth $495?
You may have heard of the all-new Rogers Red World Legend Mastercard. The name sounds impressive, but does the card…
John The Wanderer
Countdown to Norwegian Luna: NCL’s Next-Gen Ship Sets Sail March 10th!
Rendering of Norwegian Luna featuring striking hull art by street artist ELLE (Source: Norwegian Cruise Line – official rendering) This article is Norwegian Luna. It is about the upcoming launch…
Traveling For Miles
A change of home means I need to review my credit card portfolio
For reasons that have nothing to do with the miles and points world, I'm now spending considerably less time in the United States than ever before (I may not set foot in the United States this year), and that change means that it's time to take a closer look at...
Points Miles and Bling
U.S. Preclearance Now Open at Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ)
Fantastic news for Canadian travellers: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance has officially opened at Billy Bishop Toronto City…
The Alviator
Review: Japan Airlines A350 Premium Economy (HND-CDG)
A review of Japan Airlines' flagship A350 premium economy class from Tokyo to Paris, detailing the seat, catering, service, and more.
Points Miles and Bling
Stranded in Qatar During Missile Strikes: My Unexpected Escape Through Saudi Arabia
In early January, my daughter, currently working in France, mentioned she had a week off in late February. Never one…
Points Miles and Bling
A Non-Sleeper’s Attempts at Surviving Long Haul Flights
You know those people who board a long-haul flight, get settled, and are asleep before the seatbelt sign turns off?…
Points Miles and Bling
Top 5 Hotels to Redeem Marriott 35K Free Night Award
Both of the Amex Bonvoy cards in Canada earn a permanent place in my wallet thanks to the annual 35,000-point…
TravelUpdate
Review: Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Upper Class London to New York
Background and Booking As part of my Business class flights from Amsterdam to New York, my last leg…
John The Wanderer
Celebrity Solstice: The $250M Facelift – New Suites and Big Changes
Caption: Celebrity Solstice sailing in Alaska (Source: Celebrity Cruises). This article is the Celebrity Solstice dry dock renovation. It is about a staggering $250 million modernization project that has completely…
Miles For Family
How to Deal with Crazy Long TSA Lines at Airport
This past weekend, school Spring Break week kicked off in several cities. With that comes more airport traffic. Combined with the government shutdown that affects TSA workers, it’s a recipe for disaster. And that’s what happened at a few airports, with the biggest headlines surrounding airports in Houston and New...
a room with a couch and chairs
BoardingArea
Review: Etihad/Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge (Revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse A
Great food and service remain the highlights of this stylish lounge The summary I was happy to revisit this Chase lounge, which like its counterpart at JFK, is a collaboration with Etihad Airways and Chase. These two lounges are smaller than the “regular” Chase lounges (LGA, BOS, PHL, SAN) but...
2PAXfly
NEW ROUTES 2026 #4: Delta Airlines East Coast to Los Angeles on A350 with Delta One Business Class
Delta began operating its new A350 aircraft to Melbourne late last year, giving travellers a third option, alongside Qantas and United, for direct flights to Los Angeles. The airline now flies from Melbourne and Brisbane three times a week, and daily from Sydney. Its Delta One Business Class seat has...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Taipei
Our final stop in January after Hong Kong, Manila, and Cebu was Taipei. I’ve…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Khua Kao in Luang Prabang in Laos. Restaurant Review.
Khua Kao in Luang Prabang in Laos is an open-air restaurant that offers “a taste of Laos”; so we decided to try it. The restaurant is on...
Economondo
A Long Transit Retreat: Muui Island – A Hidden Gem next to Seoul Incheon Airport
Come with me as I explore the delights of Muui Island, a small island located right next to Incheon Airport
Live from a Lounge
10 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of March 8, 2026
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices! The post 10 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of March 8, 2026 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
TravelUpdate
This Hotel Isn’t Even Open Yet… But I’m Already Excited
A brand new hotel is coming up at one of my favorite vacation spots in the world, here's why I'm really excited to go there again.
View from the Wing
Hyatt Quietly Added a New Vietnam Hotel Brand — Wink Da Nang Gives You a Full 24-Hour Stay
Hyatt’s new Wink Hotels partnership quietly doubled its footprint in Vietnam—and the most interesting part isn’t the branding, it’s the 24-hour stay model. At Wink Da Nang City Centre you check out 24 hours after you arrive (Globalists effectively get four extra hours on top of that). $60 bought strong...
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember the pioneering de Havilland Hercules?
The de Havilland Hercules first flew on 30 September 1926 from Stag Lane Aerodrome in North London. It…
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 8 March, 2026 — International Women’s Day
I’m in Adelaide for the annual Adelaide Arts Festival, catching up with friends, and sucking up the cultural events. Today is International Women’s Day. To celebrate, Qantas have more than 2,500 customers flying on Jetstar and Qantas flights operated by all-female crews. Virgin Australia is celebrating with the Future Aviators...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
This is One of the Best Priority Pass Lounges In the World. Airport Lounge Review.
As I have Sky Priority elite status with airlines that are members of the SkyTeam alliance, I was disappointed when I found out that no SkyTeam lounge existed in the airport in which we were awaiting a flight to Luang Prabang in Laos; but a lounge which is a member...