2PAXfly
NEW YEAR’S EVE: Flights that go back to the future
If you celebrate New Year’s Eve at the departure airport, board a long flight, and then land on a day that still reads December 31 local time, you’ve just experienced one of commercial aviation’s quirkiest phenomena. Thanks to time zones and the International Date Line, a handful of long-haul flights...
2PAXfly
EVACUATION: Why people still grab cabin bags and don’t ‘leave everything’
If I had a dollar for every person who does not obey the instruction to ‘leave your bags’ during an emergency evacuation of an aircraft, I’d be a rich man. This isn’t just annoying behaviour. It is dangerous because it slows evacuations. The aviation industry is now treating this as...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Delta Airbus A350-900 Delta One® – ATL-ICN
We’re spending New Year’s in Hong Kong and then heading to the Philippines for… The post Flight Review: Delta Airbus A350-900 Delta One® – ATL-ICN appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Shortcuts to Delta elite status in 2026 | Coffee Break Ep84 | 12-30-25
Delta may be the easiest major airline to get elite status if you don’t mind getting a few credit cards. We’ll talk about some of the shortcuts available to you in today’s podcast episode. Shortcuts to Delta elite status in 2026 Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Travel With Grant
Reviewing My 2025 Travel Predictions: 7 Wins & Plenty of Misses
Reflecting on my bold 2025 travel predictions reveals both successes and misses, with 7 wins overall. Whether airline changes, hotel policies, or credit card tweaks, some predictions hit the mark while others missed entirely. The post Reviewing My 2025 Travel Predictions: 7 Wins & Plenty of Misses first appeared on Travel...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was offered a room with meals at Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo. Built around the theme of “Be You, Do You, See You,” the newly-opened Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo — the doors officially opened on October 7th, 2025 — offers something for...
Wild About Travel
8 Fantastic Train Trips That Made My 2025 Unforgettable​
Trains, for me, are one of the most interesting, practical and romantic ways to get around the planet, and I love them more than I love planes (and I love planes a lot). I I have ridden railways now on every inhabited continent, and in 202,5 I added these eight...
Points Miles and Bling
What I Learned Travelling to China for the First Time
First Time to China In 2023, I travelled to China for the first time. Over the course of three weeks,… The post What I Learned Travelling to China for the First Time appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
{Tech} for Travel
Best travel gadgets 2025: the tech, luggage and apps worth packing 
Built from years of testing travel gear in real conditions, this guide covers the tech, luggage and apps that matter most in the best travel gadgets 2025. The post Best travel gadgets 2025: the tech, luggage and apps worth packing  appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge B (Non-Schengen) – Frankfurt (FRA)
The Lufthansa Senator Lounge B (in the Non-Schengen area) of Frankfurt Airport has always been one of my favorite FRA lounges and was a godsend after a long overnight in economy class. After arriving from Addis Ababa, I proceeded directly to this lounge in search of coffee and orange juice....
TravelUpdate
Review: Crockfords Las Vegas, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Background & Booking I’ve always wanted to stay at the new Resorts World Las Vegas complex, which houses…
Miles For Family
Bilt 2.0 Speculation, Booking Azores Airlines and More
I’m enjoying some days off work and spending time with my family. I hope you are doing the same! Here is the latest miles and points news from around the web: Bilt Rent Day January 2026 and Bilt 2.0 Speculation: I’m not impressed at all with Bilt’s January 2026 Rent...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Casa Lucia Meliá Collection in Buenos Aires. Hotel Review.
Casa Lucia Meliá Collection in Buenos Aires is a hotel property that was the base for the operations of Swan Hellenic to begin preparation for the trip to Ushuaia as the launch point for the itinerary of our expedition in Antarctica; and I paid extra for the option to stay...
Miles To Memories
End of Year Credit Blitz, Surprising New Card Apps & Christmas on the High Seas!
Christmas on the high-seas, our end of year credit blitz, children and technology, a lesser known triple dip and Norwegian snow tubing? The post End of Year Credit Blitz, Surprising New Card Apps & Christmas on the High Seas! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
{Tech} for Travel
New release brings HONOR Magic8 Lite three-day battery claims
At launch, the HONOR Magic8 Lite features a 7500mAh battery designed for extended use in varied temperatures, supported by HONOR’s three-day performance data. The post New release brings HONOR Magic8 Lite three-day battery claims appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Story Hotel Malmö – JDV by Hyatt
After spending a few days checking out the Christmas markets in Copenhagen, we took… The post Hotel Review: Story Hotel Malmö – JDV by Hyatt appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 Economy Class
My overnight journey from Addis Abba to Frankfurt on an Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 was quite anti-climatic, which I guess is all I could have wanted on a longhaul flight in economy class. Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 Economy Class Review I arrived at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about three hours before...
The Alviator
Hong Kong Airlines’ A321 Economy Class: Basic, Clean, No-Frills
I flew Hong Kong Airlines' A321 economy class on the 1h 55m flight from Hong Kong to Danang. Here are my first impressions of the experience. The post Hong Kong Airlines’ A321 Economy Class: Basic, Clean, No-Frills appeared first on The Alviator.
Eye of the Flyer
The Comfort Inn South Bend Airport (SBN) via Delta Stays Review – How Very Disappointing
Introduction: My First Atlantic Crossing on the Norwegian NCL Viva Prima Class Ship Emptying my Delta SkyMiles Accounts to get Value Flying to Lisbon Portugal The Comfort Inn South Bend SBN Airport Review via Delta Stays – How Very Disappointing Interlining my Bags on a Delta Revenue Ticket and Second...
Travel Codex
Review: British Airways Lounge Glasgow
Before heading on to Paris via London to head home, I took some time to check out the British Airways Lounge Glasgow. While a small outstation lounge, it’s actually a quite nice space to spend some time. Arguably nicer than the Heathrow Galleries lounges, to be honest. This post is...
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BoardingArea
Review: United Club Fly– Denver (DEN), Concourse B (East)
United’s Club Fly concept offers an onsite barista bar, food to go, and a place to check your emails and charge. The summary The lounge is near gate B60 on the east side of Denver International’s massive B concourse.  This is not a traditional lounge. It is a small place...
Wild About Travel
Come on lets do better! Watching terrible passenger behaviour
Some things drive me quietly mad. In 2025, I’ve watched travellers with the fascination usually reserved for wildlife documentaries. This includes territorial battles, questionable public grooming and aggression. Travel is back in business, but it feels like basic manners clearly missed the memo. Passenger behaviour is objectively worse than pre‑pandemic,...
Wild About Travel
“Where are you?” Ten Amazing and Two Terrible Travel Moments of 2025
I know I have a reputation when people message me and ask not “how are you?” but “where are you?” This year’s answer included going to 27 countries around the globe: from Brazil and South Africa in the south, to Finland and Norway in the north, Japan in the east,...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: the end of Premium Entry, and what replaces it
For a long time, Virgin Australia’s fast-track security offering was one of the airline’s most quietly valuable perks. Known as Premium Entry, it allowed eligible travellers to bypass the main security queues at key airports and move swiftly from kerb to lounge with minimal friction. Premium Entry was available at...
Bald Thoughts
Kayaking in Kentucky with Lynn Camp Launch
Like most families, we’re constantly on the go. Whether it’s running from one school function to another, in between practices, or daily errands like groceries and gas, there doesn’t seem to be enough time with the family. Like, actually spending time together rather than coexisting in the same room. So...
Economondo
Review: Aero K Airbus A320 – Jeju to Cheongju
Flying on Korea's new-ish LCC from Jeju to Cheongju
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Southernmost Airport Lounge in the World. Airport Lounge Review.
Prior to traveling as a passenger aboard an airplane on a domestic flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, I was actually able to experience the W Lounge at Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport, which is the southernmost airport lounge in the world. After finally... The post The Southernmost Airport Lounge in...
Your Mileage May Vary
Boy Refused a Passport Because His Name Is Copyrighted
You would think that when it comes to passports, the rules would be the same across the board from country to country. It’s not that simple For example, several countries…
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines: Flagship Lounge Philadelphia Lags Others
The introduction of American Airlines new Flagship lounge at Philadelphia is an utter disappointment and lags significantly behind the competition.  New Flagship Lounge Open In Terminal A the American Airlines lounges (Philadelphia) are open for business and on a recent flight I tried the Flagship lounge. At the top of...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: The Tampa EDITION
We got tickets to see Trans Siberian Orchestra’s 2025 Winter Tour:The Ghosts of Christmas… The post Hotel Review: The Tampa EDITION appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
My Early-2000s Travel “Essentials” List Is a Time Capsule
While digging around the darker corners of my hard drive, I found copies of my packing lists from 2003 and 2005. I still use a version of this list to…
Points Miles and Bling
Lufthansa Business Class 747-400 Review – FRA to YYZ Upper Deck
Booking Lufthansa Business Class – Lisbon to Toronto This was my first time flying Lufthansa Business Class on a journey… The post Lufthansa Business Class 747-400 Review – FRA to YYZ Upper Deck appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.