Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei (TPE – Terminal 1)
Starlux offers a cozy but comfortable lounge in Terminal 1 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), with an a la carte menu and buffet. Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei Terminal 1 Review (TPE) After checking in for my Starlux flight, I checked out the Starlux Galactic Lounge in Terminal 1....
{Tech} for Travel
Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range
With enhanced connectivity and louder alerts, the Apple AirTag 2 makes locating lost items even easier using Apple’s Find My network. The post Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points Miles and Bling
Should You Accept a Pre-Approved Credit Card Offer?
Pre-approved credit card offers usually come by e-mail, physical mail, or when you log in to your online banking account.… The post Should You Accept a Pre-Approved Credit Card Offer? appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
2PAXfly
AIRLINES: What is an interline agreement and why they matter
Most travellers would have no idea what an airline interline agreement is. But if you’ve ever checked a bag through to your final destination on two different airlines, been rebooked after a delay, or stitched together a multi-airline itinerary, you’ve probably almost certainly the beneficiary of one. Put simply, an...
Miles To Memories
Bally’s New Timeline & Costs, Crazy Wynn Story PH Closure & Gambling Deduction Woes!
Bally's timeline and construction costs, Vegas Loop airport rides, crazy Wynn story, another poker room closes & the 100% gambling loss deduction woes continue. The post Bally’s New Timeline & Costs, Crazy Wynn Story PH Closure & Gambling Deduction Woes! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Hyatt Regency Aruba Suite On Points — Huge Value, Just Do Not Sleep Past 9 A.M.
Hyatt Regency Aruba can be an outrageous points value over peak dates—especially with a confirmed suite upgrade and Globalist breakfast at a resort where cash rates can hit four figures. The catch is that it runs like a resort factory: if you want decent beach or pool chairs you need...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: MH627 Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi (Economy Class)
MH627 Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 to Singapore Changi Terminal 2 Growing Old with In Style Time to cross the 200ish-mile stretch between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in a full-service airline. But does that full service mean  I get an unwanted surprise at Changi?    In this mammoth trip...
{Tech} for Travel
Four new Majority portable speakers revealed for 2026
Bluetooth 6.0, microSD card support, and up to 70 hours of playtime are features in the latest range of Majority portable speakers, catering to every listening need. The post Four new Majority portable speakers revealed for 2026 appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points Miles and Bling
Shell Canada Joins Scene+ Loyalty Program
Big changes are coming to rewards earning at gas stations in Canada, particularly for those of us who enjoy earning… The post Shell Canada Joins Scene+ Loyalty Program appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Your Mileage May Vary
What Hotel Workers Wish You Knew About Their ‘Free Breakfast’
Different people have different reasons for where they decide to stay when traveling. It could be cost or distance to whatever they’ve traveled for. Maybe they have status or points…
TravelUpdate
Review: United Airlines 737-900ER from Newark to New Orleans
Background and Booking I was going to New Orleans for the first time to celebrate a friend’s birthday,…
Points Miles and Bling
Air Miles to Transition to Blue Rewards
Coming Summer 2026, AIR MILES is transitioning to a new reward currency called Blue Rewards – a simplified, streamlined experience… The post Air Miles to Transition to Blue Rewards appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Points of Life
Admirals Club Philadelphia: Under Construction Safehouse
When I was finally given my boarding pass after being denied boarding for the World Cup (see Epic Failure: Denied Boarding for the World Cup), I rushed to the AA Flagship Lounge in Miami searching for a bottle (Drink Your Stress Away). I did the same thing in Philadelphia after I...
The Alviator
A Comically Frustrating Travel Day That Every Aviation Blogger Can Relate To Once In A While
I’m flying to Dublin to attend a couple of Dublin Aviation Week events, and had a bit of… The post A Comically Frustrating Travel Day That Every Aviation Blogger Can Relate To Once In A While appeared first on The Alviator.
Miles For Family
5 Biggest Mistakes Newbies Make in Miles and Points Hobby
It’s a new year, and with that brings a group of newbies ready to start using miles and points from credit card rewards to book free travel. If this is you, welcome to the hobby! To get started, see my post Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: W Taipei, Where A Rainy Day Turned Into A Spa Day
I stayed one night at the swanky W Taipei, a Marriott Bonvoy property in the heart of the Taiwanese capital. With the weather inclement, I ended up spending much of the day in the hotel and quite enjoyed this property. W Taipei Review My Starlux flight arrived before dawn. Looking...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown
I had an expiring free night certificate and nowhere to go with only days… The post Hotel Review: Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
2PAXfly
UNITED KINGDOM: New entry rules a costly trap for Australian dual citizens
Australians who also hold British citizenship are facing a rude shock with new UK border rules coming into force later this year. From February 25, 2026, anyone holding British or Irish citizenship will be required to enter the United Kingdom with a valid UK or Irish passport or a Certificate...
Points With a Crew
What’s the worst hotel you’ve ever stayed at?
Now I once stayed in a hotel where the front desk said the only room they could give me was one that had (and I quote) "something wrong with it". I took the room, but it ended up being the worst hotel ....
The Gate with Brian Cohen
So, Ferry Cross The Mersey.
I never really was crazy about the song Ferry Cross The Mersey by Gerry and the Pacemakers over the years. It was an okay song at best; but it just seemed too British for me and I simply could not relate to it. When I was younger, I thought to...
TravelUpdate
Review: Egyptair economy class from Dublin to Cairo on the A320neo
I was heading out on a work trip to Cairo and only one airline flies non-stop between the…
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 25 January, 2026
Hello travellers, Greetings from a very warm Sydney. I’m enjoying Summer, and making plans to escape to Europe in our Autumn.  Most people in Australia have completed their Summer holidays and are back at work. This post-holiday period is a good time to monitor airfares for specials, and to plan...
Miles To Memories
Making Lemonade When Reasonable Award Flight Redemptions Don’t Exist
I don't find making award flight redemptions particularly enjoyable. That's come back at me recently, and here's now I'm overcoming it. The post Making Lemonade When Reasonable Award Flight Redemptions Don’t Exist appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Back to KLIA Terminal 1 and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge – Growing Old In Style
Heading back to Kuala Lumpur Airport and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Growing Old In Style Time to head back towards Singapore. To Kuala Lumpur Airport, as well as a morning lounge stop at the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes....
Points Miles and Bling
The Plaza Doha Review: A Luxury Hilton LXR Hotel Near DOH
The Plaza Doha – a Hilton LXR Property On a recent trip to Finland via Doha, I intentionally booked two… The post The Plaza Doha Review: A Luxury Hilton LXR Hotel Near DOH appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
We spent New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong. While we spent several nights at… The post Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Starlux A350-900 Business Class Los Angeles – Taipei
I boarded my first-ever flight on Starlux, a longhaul journey from Los Angeles to Taipei on an A350-900 in business class, with high expectations. Even so, they were exceeded: my flight was superb in nearly every way, with small touches that really made a big difference in terms of quality....
Wild About Travel
Are You Really Choosing Your Airline? Three Groups Control Our World.
The post Are You Really Choosing Your Airline? Three Groups Control Our World. appeared first on Wild About Travel.
Economondo
Flying the Chinese Built ARJ21: Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur with TransNusa Airlines
Flying the rare COMAC ARJ21 on an evening flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur
TravelUpdate
Review: The Aurora Hotel beside Iceland’s Keflavik Airport
The Aurora Hotel is the airport hotel for Iceland’s Keflavik Airport. This is the main international airport for…
Travel Codex
Review: Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road Chennai
During our trip to India, we had quite a varied need when it came to hotels. A good part of the trip took us to some really rural parts of Tamil Nadu. Needless to say, you take what you can find when traveling in those areas. We did end up...
Frequent Miler
Discarding our card collections | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep342 | 1-23-26
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about a trick for getting great value with Delta miles, which has returned, how flying Emirates first with points has gotten harder, and the hard truth about how we have too many cards (and what to do about it). Discarding our card collections Watch the...