Travel Codex
Review: Carlton George Hotel Glasgow
For my two-night stay in Glasgow, as is custom, I looked for a non-chain alternative. Fortunately, since February isn’t exactly high season in Scotland, there was no shortage of options. In the end, I selected the Carlton George Hotel Glasgow, part of the “Carlton Collection”, a small chain of 11...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Ethiopian Airlines Star Gold Lounge Addis Ababa (ADD)
I found the Ethiopian Airlines Star Gold lounge at its Addis Ababa hub to be quite underwhelming in terms of amenities, but still a huge upgrade in space and decor versus its prior generation of airport lounges. Ethiopian Airlines Star Gold Lounge Addis Ababa Review (ADD) Ethiopian Airlines has two...
2PAXfly
AIRLINES: Busiest and most profitable routes in the world.
The world’s busiest airline routes aren’t always the most profitable, and Australia’s most famous flight is a case in point. Globally, the busiest airline routes by seat count are in Asia, but most are less profitable than Sydney–Melbourne. The busiest route for 2025 is in South Korea, it joins Jeju...
Frequent Miler
2025 Deal of the Year | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep338 | 12-26-25
In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about last-minute uses for dining credits, AA bonvoying us, but too late to earn a Bonvoyed award, and we pick 2025’s Deal of the Year. 2025 Deal of the Year Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can...
2PAXfly
LOYALTY: Payment services let small business fly Business Class
The points economy is now an AU$5 billion industry. Gaming the system is the way to go to allow sole traders and SME (Small to Medium Enterprise) owners to turn their bills into Business Class flights. The way to achieve this is by making expenses like rent, wages, BAS payments...
Hawaii Calling
Fairmont Gold Explained: Unlock the Secrets of This Exclusive ‘Hotel Within a Hotel
Fairmont Gold often comes up as a quiet upgrade option that promises a more exclusive, elevated stay — but what does that actually mean in real terms? For many travelers, Fairmont Gold sounds appealing, a little mysterious, and just expensive enough to raise the question of whether it’s truly worth...
The Alviator
British Airways’ A350 Premium Economy: Exceptionally Well-Intentioned, Passably Executed
I flew British Airways' A350 premium economy, which was my first time flying their premium economy product in six years. Here's what I thought.
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Live from a Lounge
Last Call: Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card First Year Free + INR 1500 voucher for new signups
HDFC Bank and Marriott Bonvoy have a co-branded credit card. Now, the card features a new promotional offer for first year free issuance and you receive an INR 1,500 voucher upon signing up and activating the card. Here are the details.
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Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Addis Ababa (ADD)
The Plaza Premium Lounge in Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) is a unique lounge and among the most disappointing Plaza Premium lounges I have visited. Plaza Premium Lounge Addis Ababa Review (ADD) I stopped here briefly on my way to the Ethiopian Airlines Lounge. Access + Hours + Location...
Hawaii Calling
Hilo International Airport Guide (2026) | Big Island Hawai’i (ITO)
Hilo International Airport (ITO) serves as the gateway to the rainy, lush eastern side of Hawai’i’s Big Island. With its laid-back charm and simple layout, this airport makes traveling to and from Hilo a breeze. I have passed through the Hilo Airport dozens of times, usually on the way to...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: 50 Up. Growing Old with In Style – Return to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with Three Alliances and an LCC
50 Up. Growing Old with In Style Return to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with Three Alliances and an LCC. And to quote Monty Python, Its time for something completely different. Join me as I try a few new airlines and experience destinations I love. Join me as I get old....
Points Miles and Bling
Moxy Lisboa Oriente Review – Excellent value but limited amenities
Booking Moxy Lisboa Oriente Between February and late April each year, Marriott typically runs its Double Elite Night promotion, which…
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Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa (Flawless Stay)
I spent my final night in Ethiopia at the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, a very nice hotel in the heart of the capital city. Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa Review I stayed at the Hilton during my first trip to Addis Ababa and since then, Hyatt opened its first property in...
BoardingArea
Review: United Club – Denver (DEN), Concourse B (West)
United’s newest lounge in Denver is one of the largest in the system gets my vote for the most beautiful domestic United Club in the network. The summary The lounge is near gate B32 on the west side of Denver International’s massive B concourse. The lounge builds on the Colorado-themed...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Reindeer in Snowy Northern Finland. Short Video Included.
I spotted reindeer in snowy northern Finland as I was driving north on Highway E8 towards Kittilä in the Lapland of the country. Just in time for Christmas, here are some photographs and a video of my brief experience.
Along the side of the road was...
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View from the Wing
Hotel Zena Is A Female Empowerment Hotel — My Status Still Got Me A Suite
I wasn't sure I'd feel at home at a 'female empowerment hotel' - but Hotel Zena (1) gave me a suite as a status upgrade, and (2) has a portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg that's just awesome.
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2PAXfly
QANTAS: Cuts free First Class for executives and board members on Project Sunrise flights
Qantas has quietly tightened the rules around who can use staff and director travel entitlements at the very front of the aircraft. In particular, it has drawn a hard line around First Class for its future Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR fleet, where seats will be scarce, ultra-premium, and intended primarily...
Frequent Miler
How Frequent Miler makes money | Coffee Break Ep83 | 12-23-25
People often ask how a site like ours makes money. In this episode, we’ll talk about how we do (and don’t) make money talking and writing about miles and points. How Frequent Miler makes money Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click...
Will Run For Miles
Hotel Review: The Luxurious Grand Hyatt Bogota and the Grand Executive Suite
The Grand Executive Suite is a beautiful premium level World of Hyatt suite with a dining room, a living room, a bedroom and two bathrooms.
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No Work All Travel
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG Closing
Some disappointing lounge news from Hong Kong — the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG will very shortly be closing up shop. Not only was Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG the sole international Chase Sapphire offering, but it also allowed in Priority Pass Select users without, for...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Regency Birmingham, England in a Regency Suite: Bottom Line Review
My in-laws are spending 2.5 weeks with us over Christmas and the New Year in the UK. We’d looked into visiting Germany for a couple of days to hit up some Christmas markets, but it ended up being too late to book flights and accommodation for good value, so we...
Points With a Crew
What Are the Odds That a Doctor Is on Board Your Plane?
I don’t write flight recaps for every single flight I take. For every QSuite business class flight or onboard shower, there are plenty of boring flights on A319s or regional jets. I mean, aside from your Southwest seat-saving drama, there’s not too much exciting about most of my flights. But...
Points Miles and Bling
Hot Mess – Swiss Business Class A330 Review from Montreal to Zurich
Booking Swiss Business Class Last month, I found myself heading to Toulouse (TLS), France, to host the very first edition…
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Wild About Travel
One of the World’s Most Remote Train lines: Australia’s Prospector
Western Australia is huge: it is about ten times the size of the UK and almost four times the size of Texas. Only around 3 million people live in the state, and roughly 2.2 million of them are in the capital, Perth, while the UK has about 67 million people...
