{Tech} for Travel
SoundPEATS Air5 Pro Plus Review: Powerful Noise Cancelling in a Light Design
SoundPEATS Air5 Pro Plus Review: Ultra-lightweight wireless earbuds with strong ANC, xMEMS drivers, LDAC, and aptX Lossless for detailed Hi-Res audio. The post SoundPEATS Air5 Pro Plus Review: Powerful Noise Cancelling in a Light Design appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points Miles and Bling
Wise Changing Withdrawal Rules — Switch to Wealthsimple
On May 1, Wise is changing its ATM limits and fees. The short summary is that things are getting substantially… The post Wise Changing Withdrawal Rules — Switch to Wealthsimple appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Aer Lingus A330-200 Business Class (Dublin – Los Angeles)
My 11-hour Aer Lingus A330-200 business class flight from Dublin to Los Angeles featured lovely service and solid sleep, but a tight cabin and disappointing meal dragged down the experience. Aer Lingus A330-200 Business Class Review (DUB-LAX) As a reminder, I booked my Aer Lingus flights from London to Los...
Points Miles and Bling
Air Miles Moves to Expedia for Travel, But Redemptions Still Disappoint
Air Miles is transitioning to Blue Rewards this summer, and the biggest question revolves around redemptions. We know 95 Air…
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BoardingArea
Review: Escape Lounge – Hartford Bradley Int’l (BDL)
Renovated lounge sports a refreshed décor, extensive buffet, expanded bar and an excellent staff The summary Travelers at Hartford Bradley had no lounge at the airport while the Escape Lounge was closed for months as it underwent a complete renovation. The wait worth it. The lounge is at located at...
2PAXfly
NEW ROUTES 2026 #10: British Airways returns to Melbourne
British Airways is heading back to Melbourne for the first time in two decades, and the timing doesn’t look accidental. As conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors, the UK flag carrier is launching daily flights between London Heathrow and Melbourne via...
Live from a Lounge
MasterCard partners MakeMyTrip to launch it’s “LifeStyle Navigator” AI-Powered Concierge in India
MasterCard and MakeMyTrip have come together to launch a new concierge service, LifeStyle Navigator, which will be integrated into MakeMyTrip. Coming soon to a screen near you.
Miles To Memories
Lights, Camera, Craps: Park MGM’s Filming Casino, New Casino Date & Vegas First-Timers Collapse!
Starring in your own gambling videos, newest casino opening date, Vegas visitor survey takeaways & Excalibur's sexy new tiki bar.
The Alviator
Trip Report Introduction: The Star Alliance Lounge Milk Run
I reviewed various Star Alliance lounges across London and Zurich, all on a single business class ticket. Here's what you can expect.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Aer Lingus A321neo LR AerSpace (Lie-Flat Business Class Seat)
My Aer Lingus A321neo LR flight in AerSpace (a business class seat without business class service) from Dublin to London was short, but gave me enough time to evaluate the seat and its features that you can except on a transatlantic Aer Lingus A321 flight. Aer Lingus A321neo AerSpace (LHR-DUB)...
Your Mileage May Vary
One of the First Airlines to Try Child-Free Seating Quietly Ended the Experiment
Airlines have experimented with child-free seating for years. However, one of the earliest examples quietly disappeared during the pandemic. Many people think that Corendon Airlines was the first airline to…
Points Miles and Bling
We Scrapped Tahiti and Booked This Family Trip to Asia Instead
As March break approaches, we’re preparing for another family trip. While we once preferred warm destinations, recent years have shifted…
Points Miles and Bling
The Best No Annual Fee Credit Cards in Canada
We talk about credit cards a fair bit here at PMB, and most cards we discuss have an annual fee.…
TravelUpdate
Review: BermudAir E175 Economy New York to Bermuda
Background For the Presidents’ Day long weekend, I decided to take a quick trip with a friend to…
2PAXfly
NEW ROUTES 2026 #7: Air New Zealand from Brisbane with new Business Class
With Australians being loyal to airlines based in the great southern lands, its cousins over the Tasman are often overlooked. Now, sometimes that ignorance is legitimate; they did have a very inferior Business Class cabin, or their fares always seemed pitched above those of Australian-based airlines. But now, Air NZ...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration
Last week, I had to be in Orlando for a few days. I was…
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Vape ignites on flight from Brisbane, emergency response at Melbourne Airport
A vape device ignited inside the cabin of a Virgin Australia flight VA328 approaching Melbourne, prompting an emergency call from the flight crew and a precautionary response from airport firefighters. The incident occurred on Sunday, 15 March. As the aircraft descended toward Melbourne Airport, the device activated and began smoking...
The Alviator
ANA’s 777 Premium Economy: Surprisingly Average
I flew ANA's 777 premium economy from Tokyo Haneda to London Heathrow. While pleasant, I found it to be more average than I was expecting.
Points With a Crew
Where to put a car seat on an airplane?
A car seat is the safest place for a child, even on an airplane. But what are the rules of where it can go?
The Alviator
Flying Domestically Within Japan: An Efficient, Non-Luxurious, Well-Oiled Machine
Flying domestically within Japan is so easy. Planes, airport terminals, and lounges are all built with efficiency (not luxury) in mind.
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 15 March, 2026
I’m back in Sydney after spending nearly a week at the Adelaide Festival and catching up with friends and relatives. I also got to experience the new Economy Plus seats in row 5 on a Qantas B737, with extra legroom. It’s good.  I’m now putting the final touches to my...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Three Sisters Walk in the Blue Mountains of Australia
The Three Sisters Walk in the Blue Mountains of Australia is a paved path which visitors can take to the Three Sisters Aboriginal Place, which is a natural rock formation that is recognized as a place of special cultural significance to Aboriginal people. A stone archway stands at...
Economondo
Are They as Bad as I Remember? Heathrow to Beijing Daxing on a China Southern A350
Come with me as I fly China Southern for the first time in eight years on a cheap flight from London to Beijing
Live from a Lounge
10 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of March 14, 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 Alviator
Seoul’s Gimpo Airport: Not Pleasant
I had the impression that Seoul's Gimpo Airport would be an efficient, nippy city airport. That couldn't have been further from the truth.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Aer Lingus Lounge London (LHR)
The Aer Lingus Lounge in London Heathrow was a great place to start my journey home on Aer Lingus, with a nice breakfast spread, barista-made coffee, and plenty of seating. Aer Lingus Lounge London Review (LHR) I began my trip to Los Angeles via Dublin in London, with an Aer...
Miles For Family
Citi Ending Person-to-Person Point Transfers, Bilt Cardholders in Uproar and More
I’m heading out on my next travel adventure. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for photos, and I’ll catch up on the blog the following week. Bon Voyage to all of you spring break travelers! Citi Ending Person-To-Person ThankYou Point Transfers: This is a bummer that this feature is ending...
The Alviator
My First Date With StarFlyer Airlines Didn’t Sweep Me Off My Feet…
My initial attraction for this Japanese hybrid carrier with 34" pitch and PTVs was unsubstantiated by an otherwise unremarkable experience.
The Alviator
Korean Air’s 737 Economy Class: Perfectly Fine, But Last-Generation
I flew Korean Air's 737 economy class on the 3h 35m flight from Hong Kong to Seoul. Here are my first impressions of the flight.
Frequent Miler
Rove Miles: Transferable Points without a credit card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep349 | 3-13-26
In today’s podcast episode, we see that Marriott tops off their top-offs, Aviator Silver cards become unique collectibles, and we’ll talk about the best ways to earn and redeem Rove Miles. Rove Miles: Transferable Points w/out a credit card Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast...
You Are Travel
Exclusive: Marriott Won’t Stop Opening Safari Lodges – Kinara, a Luxury Collection Safari Camp, Masai Mara Opening June 2026
​tl;dr – Marriott hasn’t even dropped the pre-release for this one yet. ​Stop me if you’ve heard this…
Points Miles and Bling
Yes, I Spent 54,500 Flying Blue Miles on WestJet Economy
Let’s be real: we have all made some poor points redemptions at one point or another. On the scale of…