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Admirals Club Newark (EWR): The Real Story on Crowding, Food & Whether It’s Worth a Visit
Newark Liberty International. Terminal A. A massive upgrade from the old concrete bunker. Among the shiny new gates and high-priced digital kiosks sits the Admirals Club. It’s the refuge for the American Airlines crowd. We spent some time there to see if the reality matches the “new terminal” hype. Spoiler:...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Fire Alarm at Hotel Property. At 5:45 In the Morning. Short Videos Included.
Fire alarms at hotel properties are never fun — but being startled out of sleep by a fire alarm at a hotel property at 5:45 in the morning is not exactly a great way to start the day.
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2PAXfly
QANTAS: New search tool allows region-to-region Classic Rewards search across partner airlines
Qantas is promising to roll out a major upgrade to how members search for Classic Reward seats in March 2026. It could dramatically improve your chances of finding low-points Classic Rewards redemptions. Over at ET they have seen a preview, and this is what they found. Region-to-Region search The new...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Frequent Flyer changes evaluated, and when they roll out
Qantas is billing these largely status-related changes as a ‘new era’ for Frequent Flyers. Here’s what’s coming, what I think of it, and when it will arrive. Read on to find out what it means if you’re chasing Silver, protecting Gold or sitting comfortably at Platinum. March 2026: A better...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: What happens on a seasonal direct flights to Vegas, stays in Vegas.
What happens in Vegas no longer requires a stop in Los Angeles. From 29 December 2026, Qantas will launch the first-ever nonstop flights between Australia and Las Vegas, with a seasonal Sydney–Las Vegas service running through to 12 March 2027. For Australian travellers, that means skipping the usual US gateway...
Frequent Miler
Breaking news: Hyatt takes us to the heartbreak hotel | Podcast | 2-25-26
Hyatt announced some changes that will come into effect before the end of May. This will include a brand new award chart that splits the 8 categories into 5 pricing bands. You can read more about the new Hyatt overhauls here. Breaking news: Hyatt takes us to the heartbreak hotel...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Sweeping overhaul of Qantas Frequent Flyer program. The good and the bad
Qantas is making it easier to earn Status Credits without setting foot on a plane, but there are positives and negatives. As part of its sweeping overhaul of the loyalty program, the airline will lift the annual threshold required to retain status, even as it introduces rollover credits and more...
Miles To Memories
Caesars Survival DRAMA, Circa’s 1 Bitcoin Package, Palazzo Sphere View & Foundation Room Rebrand!
Caesars survival myth, Diamond in a day, Palazzo Sphere view & Vegas bitcoin weekend?!
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{Tech} for Travel
HONOR MagicPad4 claims worlds thinnest tablet at 4.8mm with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 inside a 4.8mm shell, HONOR MagicPad4 leans into “PC level productivity” and cross-platform sharing across iOS and Android devices.
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Points Miles and Bling
Finally! Scotiabank Adds Anytime Cash Back Feature to Momentum Cards
Better late than never. Scotiabank has announced positive updates across its Momentum card lineup. The earn rates introduce new categories…
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View from the Wing
Hyatt Revamping Award Charts—With 78 Price Levels, Free Nights At Top Hotels Get Up To 67% More Expensive
The World of Hyatt program will expand its award charts from three to five price levels per category, creating 78 possible redemption prices across their standard and all-inclusive charts. The most expensive points redemptions can cost up to 67% more points than before. While the lowest tier prices actually...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Blue Sky Premier Lounge Bali (DPS) – A Surprisingly Excellent Priority Pass Lounge
The Blue Sky Premier Lounge in the domestic terminal of Bali Denpasar International Airport was a very pleasant surprise: a nice space with great food and excellent coffee which struck me as a cut above a “normal” Priority Pass lounge. Blue Sky Premier Lounge Bali Review (DPS) Perhaps what should...
Miles For Family
Rant: Global Entry is Still Shut Down!
Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security announced that TSA PreCheck and Global Entry would be suspended during this current government shutdown. Almost immediately, the government reversed its decision on TSA PreCheck, and those lanes are now open at most airports. However, Global Entry is still closed. This is...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Garuda Indonesia Domestic Lounge Bali (DPS)
Like its sister lounge in the international terminal, the Garuda Indonesia domestic lounge in Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) is not a lounge I would arrive early for, but offers a basic selection of food and drinks plus restrooms and showers. Garuda Indonesia Domestic Lounge Bali Review (DPS) The domestic...
2PAXfly
UNITED KINGDOM: New rules for British/Australian dual nationals. What to do if your travelling soon
If you’re a British dual national with travel to the UK booked this week or next, this issue isn’t theoretical, it’s immediate. From 25 February (today), the British Home Office requires airlines to verify that British citizens board with a valid British passport (or a foreign passport carrying a certificate...
2PAXfly
MELBOURNE AIRPORT: $4.5 billion international terminal expansion
Melbourne is about to get a bigger front door to the world with plans for a $4.5 billion expansion of its international terminal. The project will expand check-in areas, baggage halls, and aircraft gates. These innovations are all aimed at easing pressure on Australia’s largest 24-hour airport. In January 2026,...
Frequent Miler
Best uses for Virgin points | Coffee Break Ep94 | 2-24-26
Virgin Atlantic Rewards and Virgin Red both earn Virgin Atlantic points. Now through February 28th, Chase has a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic, so in this episode, we’ll talk about some of their best uses. Best uses for Virgin points Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Miles To Memories
Should You Cancel Mexico Trips?! + Mark’s Return to MTM, Gross Hotel Hack & Southwest Fooled?
Should you travel to Mexico, pure Michigan, Whoop review, disgusting hotel hack & was Southwest fooled?
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Points Miles and Bling
Janky: Redeem Virgin Atlantic Points on WestJet
On February 12, Virgin Atlantic announced loyalty program reciprocity, allowing customers flying either airline to credit their miles to WestJet…
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{Tech} for Travel
Twelve South PowerCapsule supports Qi2 and USB C charging
Available in 5000mAh and 10000mAh options, the Twelve South PowerCapsule combines Qi2 magnetic charging with USB-C and pass-through support.
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No Work All Travel
East Japan Golden Route
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review of the East Japan Golden Route I received one JR East-South Hokkaido Pass (a JR East rail pass), as well as one hotel night in each city. Please note that there will be many photos in this report. Ever since my first trip to...
Points Miles and Bling
Coming Soon: United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard
Huge news has landed in Canada as Neo and United Airlines have teamed up to launch the all-new United MileagePlus…
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