Traveling For Miles
Qatar Airways Americas promotion: Get up to 15% off select fares + bonus Avios
As well as running a sale for flights departing Europe, Qatar Airways is also currently running a sale for flights departing the Americas and in this sale, its offering flyers up to 15% off Business Class and Economy Class flight bookings for travel taken on select routes by the end...
Traveling For Miles
Qatar Airways Europe flash deal: Save up to 20% on flights to select destinations + bonus Avios (excl. Americas)
Qatar Airways is running a new promotion in which it's offering members of its Privilege Club (which is free to join) up to 20% off fares between various European countries and the airline's destinations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Oceania. Alongside the discount deal, Qatar Airways is also offering...
{Tech} for Travel
IFA 2025: Debut for Status Audio Pro X Earbuds
Triple driver sound and AI-powered calls headline the new Status Pro X earbuds, revealed this week during the IFA 2025 event in Berlin. The post IFA 2025: Debut for Status Audio Pro X Earbuds appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
The Alviator
Review: Air France Business Class Lounge 2F, Paris (CDG)
A review of Air France's Schengen business class lounge at Paris-CDG, open to business class passengers and SkyTeam elites. The post Review: Air France Business Class Lounge 2F, Paris (CDG) appeared first on The Alviator.
{Tech} for Travel
Majority Landbeach Review: High-Quality DAB+ Outdoor Sound
Majority Landbeach Review: Durable, water-resistant DAB+ radio with Bluetooth streaming, USB charging, and great sound for outdoor adventures. The post Majority Landbeach Review: High-Quality DAB+ Outdoor Sound appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economondo
Sampling Air Canada’s New(ish) Jet: Montréal to Toronto A220 Review
Flying from Montréal to Toronto with Air Canada onboard one of their Airbus A220s
Miles For Family
Two Nights on Miyajima Island
This is a continuation of my Japan/China trip report. See also Back from China and Japan Trip! 5 Takeaways, Worth it: JAL Premium Economy Award Seats, Better Than Expected: AA Premium Economy Shanghai PVG to DFW, Hits and Misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea, Take this Line and Shove...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 550: Chapter 22 – A New Hope
Spirit Airlines is back in bankruptcy court, once again planning a restructuring in hopes of finding profitability. Plus more orders, 787 progress, and some aviation idiocy in Florida.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: High Fashion at 35,000 Feet — Rebecca Vallance to design new Uniforms
The last uniform refresh by Martin Grant was more than 10 years ago, in 2013. Today, Qantas announced that Australian designer Rebecca Vallance joins the esteemed company of Emilio Pucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Peter Morissey, amongst others in designing new Qantas uniforms. After a ‘competitive pitch process’ (I’m picturing...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Breeze Airways A220-300 Ascent Class Pittsburgh – Los Angeles
After flying American Airlines out to Pittsburgh, I flew Breeze Airways back to Los Angeles in “Ascent” Class, its premium cabin, on an Airbus A220-300. While the experience was mostly positive with a comfortable seat, fast Wi-Fi, and friendly service, the aircraft was filthy. I’ve never been on a dirtier...
Points Miles and Bling
Review – Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Regina YQR
Maple Leaf Lounge Regina YQR On my return journey from Regina, Saskatchewan, I was flying in the economy cabin on… The post Review – Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Regina YQR appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Traveling For Miles
Review: JW Marriott Grosvenor House London (a property I find hard to love)
Given how long it has been since we last published a review of the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London (6+ years), a fresh visit seemed in order, and as I had an expiring Marriott free night certificate that needed using up, I had an economical way with which to book...
Miles For Family
Where I’m Using Next Hyatt Free Night Certificates
My husband and I just paid the $95 annual fee on our Chase World of Hyatt credit cards last month. This entitles us to a free night certificate for a stay at a Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel. We actually have two free nights, since we each have the card. In...
Frequent Miler
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes: Nick’s new favorite Orlando Resort
Last weekend, we had planned to spend just one night at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. We ended up staying two nights and we very seriously considered spending $500 to push our flights a day later to squeeze in a third night. We had originally planned to go to...
Frequent Miler
Preparing for the Sapphire Reserve® 10/26 transition | Coffee Break Ep69 | 9-2-25 | Podcast
Back in June, Chase released an updated version of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card. Those who already had the card before that date found themselves in a sort of limbo with the old features of the card, and with new features set to trigger on October 26th. If that’s you,...
Economondo
A Short Hop on a Rare Dash 8 300 – Montréal to Québec City with PAL Airlines
Join me as I fly onboard a Dash 8 Q300 with PAL Airlines on a short hop from Montréal to Québec City
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Air India First Class from Delhi to Washington DC, on 777-300ER
Air India First Class 777-300 ER This trip was part of a mixed-itinerary journey from Raipur (RPR) to Delhi (DEL),… The post Review: Air India First Class from Delhi to Washington DC, on 777-300ER appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Traveling For Miles
Amex is offering a 25% bonus on transfers to Hilton Honors
It's the start of a new month so it's time to look out for new deals, and the first one that we noticed when we opened up our American Express accounts was a new Hilton transfer bonus. For the next 3 weeks, you'll get 25% more points when you convert your...
Miles For Family
September 2025 Transfer Bonuses (2 new ones so far!)
Let’s see how we can make our miles and points stretch this month! New: Capital One 30% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Red From now through October 1, 2025, get 30% transfer bonus from Capital One to Virgin Red. With a Virgin Red account, you can move points to Virgin Atlantic...
Miles For Family
Taking Advantage of Chase Pay Over Time Offer
I have a hard time passing up a 0% interest offer on credit cards, especially with the way interest rates are these days. I just took advantage of a 0% offer to spread out payments on a larger purchase. Chase Pay Over Time Offer Chase bank has a Pay Over...
Traveling For Miles
Earn bonus Membership Rewards points with this Amazon offer [Targeted]
American Express is running a new targeted offer for spending at Amazon.com (through the website or the app) and if you're one of the lucky card holders who can see this offer in their account, you should be able to do reasonably well out of this. The post Earn bonus Membership...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cincinnati Airport
I had planned to spend the night at the Hyatt Place Cincinnati/Blue Ash (review… The post Hotel Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cincinnati Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: American Airlines 737-800 First Class Los Angeles – Pittsburgh
My American Airlines 737-800 flight in first class from Los Angeles to Pittsbrugh got me to PIT safely and on time, but left so much to be desired. American Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (LAX-PIT) Here, I chose American Airlines for a business trip to Pittsburgh because it offered convenient...
TravelUpdate
Review: easyJet from Birmingham to Glasgow on the A320neo
Twenty pounds! That is all easyJet were asking for their Saturday flight from Birmingham to Glasgow. A friend…
TravelUpdate
First Fairmont Review: Fairmont San Francisco
Background and Location I attended a wedding in Lake Tahoe, California, and decided to stop by in San…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Cincinnati/Blue Ash
Last week, I had to host a dinner near Blue Ash, OH (a suburb… The post Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Cincinnati/Blue Ash appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Nerd Ka Travel
Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Again, Aims for Long-Term Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has entered bankruptcy protection for the second time in recent years as the company works to address financial and operational challenges. On August 29, 2025, Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., the parent of Spirit Airlines, announced that it has […]
Economondo
Air Canada Review: My Bargain Transatlantic Flight from Frankfurt to Montréal
Come with me as I fly from Frankfurt to Montréal on my first transatlantic flight in over 15 years!
No Work All Travel
Looking at Three Non-Traditional Benefits of Priority Pass
I have been a Priority Pass member for a number of years, owing to a couple of credit cards. In that time, I have visited countless airport lounges — and a few restaurants — around the world, mostly through Priority Pass membership. Click here to skip down to the main...
Live and Let’s Fly
The Value Of Points: Hotel Employees Have No Clue What They Are Worth!
A Bad Hampton Inn Stay Gets Worse Let me just give you a little glimpse into an interaction I had at a Hampton Inn where I stayed for two nights. The first night did not go well.  I had access to a two room suite.  In the bedroom, the headboard...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
VH Belmondo Durrës Hotel & Beach in Albania. Not Recommended. Hotel Review.
My first night in Albania was spent at the VH Belmondo Durres Hotel & Beach in Durrës, which is now known as the VH Eurostar Durres Hotel & Beach. Despite all the research I did — including viewing photographs and location — the stay was not worth the very low...
Frequent Miler
American Airlines 787 Flagship Preferred Suite Review
Separately, I reviewed American Airlines’ new Flagship Suite. These are AA’s terrific new business class seats. But AA has a slightly nicer option on the same flights: Flagship Preferred Suites. These are the business class suites that are in the first row of each of the two business class sections....