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QANTAS: A380 and First Class dropped from Melbourne to LAX, also 787 changes
Melbourne is losing its Qantas Airbus A380 to Los Angeles. From 25 October 2026, the airline will remove the superjumbo from the route, switching the service to a daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner instead. Currently, the QF93/QF94 Melbourne–Los Angeles flights operate with a mix of aircraft. The Airbus A380 runs twice...
The Alviator
What Is Departure Immigration? Do All Countries Do It?
If you're from a country that normally does immigration upon departure, you might be surprised to learn that not all countries do this.
Miles To Memories
Elon’s WILD New Debit Card, Bilt’s Big Backlash & Robinhood Platinum Is Misleading?!
Bilt gets in even more hot water, Elon's INSANE new debit card with crazy interest, saving more with Amazon, Marriott top-ups are better & why Robinhood Platinum credits are somewhat misleading.
Points Miles and Bling
Marriott Increases Free Night Award Top-Up to 25K Points (Up From 15K)
Marriott Bonvoy has increased the Marriott Free Night Award top-up limit to 25,000 points, effective immediately! With the previous cap…
John The Wanderer
Ultra-Luxury at Sea: The Debut of Four Seasons I and Captain Kate McCue
Captain Kate McCue with Four Seasons I branding. Source: Cruise Critic / Four Seasons Yachts. This article is the launch of the Four Seasons I yacht. It is about the…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 577: Nowhere to Go
How do you replace 100,000+ seats daily that just disappeared from the global aviation network? Things are definitely a mess.
Travel Points Playbook
The 48-Hour Trap: Why Your Southwest Connection Isn’t Eligible for a Seat Upgrade (Yet)
I had an interesting experience upgrading my seats in for my return flight from Florida earlier this week.…
TravelUpdate
A short stay at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
I was in the area so I stayed at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf at…
TravelUpdate
Brand New All-Inclusive Hyatt Ziva Property Opening in 2029
Hyatt has announced their plans to open another all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva property, this hotel will be opening in 2029.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines The Private Room (SIN)
Singapore Airlines offers two first class lounges at its hub at Singapore Changi Airport. This review highlights The Private Room, the exclusive first class lounge for Singapore Airlines first class passengers. Singapore Airlines The Private Room Review (SIN) Ahead of my Singapore Airlines Suites Class from Singapore to London, I...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines The Private Room (SIN)
Singapore Airlines offers two first class lounges at its hub at Singapore Changi Airport. This review highlights The Private Room, the exclusive first class lounge for Singapore Airlines first class passengers. Singapore Airlines The Private Room Review (SIN) Ahead of my Singapore Airlines Suites Class from Singapore to London, I...
The Alviator
Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy: Great, But Not The World’s Best
I flew Air New Zealand's prized premium economy on the 11h 10m flight from Auckland to Hong Kong. Here are my first impressions.
Hawaii Calling
7 Best Luxury Hotels on Oahu (2026)
Oʻahu has some of the best luxury hotels in Hawaiʻi, but they’re not all the same. Most of the island’s five-star properties are located in Waikīkī, while a few standouts offer a completely different experience in quieter parts of the island. After reviewing hotels across Oʻahu for years, I’ve visited...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models: Jan-Feb 2026 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! Video Special Offer This is a sponsored…
Miles To Memories
Vegas Loop Has 11 Miles BUILT AND WAITING + Copperfield’s BIG EXIT & A Pretty A’s Stadium?
Vegas Loop's big progress, A's pretty stadium, Chinatown restaurant census & David Copperfield out in Vegas.
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?…