Eye of the Flyer
Surprising Differences Between the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand in 2026
My wife and I had never ever visited the land down under as well as their Kiwi neighbor to the east. We had really built up the visit to be something over the top spectacular and like nothing we had ever seen or experienced before. It lived up to every...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: MASSIVE 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...
Wild About Travel
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): A City That Feels Lost.
I had just had an amazing week on the Garden Route, exploring wineries, seeing whales, and enjoying hikes, coffee, food, and South African hospitality. Enjoy some of the photos! When my Baz Bus minibus (great service by the way) reached Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth, we arrived in a very different world....
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style
Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let’s grab my luggage and head home. There’s the joy of the real world the next day.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow...
Points With a Crew
Houston KLM Crown Lounge Review – IAH Priority Pass Lounge
If you're at Houston International Airport, you'll want to read my KLM Crown Lounge Priority Pass IAH review, for information on wifi, food, amenities and ...
{Tech} for Travel
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 gets preloaded maps and a night-vision goggle mode
Built for –30°C and rough stopovers, the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 pairs preloaded maps with a green night-vision goggle torch mode, plus turn-by-turn routing. The post Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 gets preloaded maps and a night-vision goggle mode appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points Miles and Bling
My St. Patrick’s Day Experience in Dublin & What I Would Do Differently
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and I’ve found myself reminiscing on my first St. Patrick’s Day experience in Dublin… The post My St. Patrick’s Day Experience in Dublin & What I Would Do Differently appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Garuda Indonesia A330-300 Business Class
Garuda Indonesia has three variants of its Airbus A330-300 and I got to experience its most “premium” version in business class on a domestic flight from Bali to Jakarta. Not only was the seat comfortable, but the service and food onboard was also excellent. Garuda Indonesia A330-300 Business Class Review...
Traveling For Miles
Save on select IHG stays with this new Amex offer [Targeted]
American Express has launched a new offer for card members which allows them to save on select IHG stays, and while Amex IHG offers aren't particularly unusual, this one stands out thanks to the fact that isn't restricted to select bookings in North America and the Caribbean. The post Save on...
Points Miles and Bling
Earn Maximum Points With This RBC Combo
When it comes to RBC credit cards, Avion is the name of the game. But not all Avion cards are… The post Earn Maximum Points With This RBC Combo appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Modhop
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. The incident occurred at... The post Fire Alarm at Hotel Property. At 5:45 In...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 575: On Again, Off Again
Are the policy changes real? Can anyone or anything be trusted anymore? And a 20+ year throwback reference at the end, just for fun.
TravelUpdate
Frontier Airlines Extra Legroom Seat Review
My Frontier Airlines extra legroom seat review shows how nice Frontier can be, if you go in with…
The Alviator
My Huge AvGeek Morning At Heathrow’s Terminal 2…
On a lounge review spree at LHR T2, I took a second to enjoy the various longhaul aircraft that would be flying thousands all over the world. The post My Huge AvGeek Morning At Heathrow’s Terminal 2… appeared first on The Alviator.
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?! The post Caesars Survival DRAMA, Circa’s 1 Bitcoin Package, Palazzo Sphere View & Foundation Room Rebrand! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points Miles and Bling
Get Award Space Alerts with Thrifty Traveller
Here at PMB, we discuss the best ways to leverage your points to book premium cabin travel. But one of… The post Get Award Space Alerts with Thrifty Traveller appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
{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. The post HONOR MagicPad4 claims worlds thinnest tablet at 4.8mm with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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… The post Finally! Scotiabank Adds Anytime Cash Back Feature to Momentum Cards appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Points Miles and Bling
Co-Terminal Airports, Explained
Co-terminal airports are one of those nerdy terms you’ll hear tossed around in the aviation circle. This is especially true… The post Co-Terminal Airports, Explained appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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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...
Economondo
FLIGHT REVIEW: Uzbekistan Airways A320 – Riga to Tashkent
Come with me as I fly on an Uzbekistan Airways A320 from Riga to Tashkent
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,...