2PAXfly
QANTAS: Melbourne to Honolulu flights stop from 31 January 2026
Well, that didn’t last long. Qantas’ much-touted return to the Melbourne–Honolulu route is ending after just nine months, with the final flight set for January 31, 2026. The official explanation? “Soft demand” both ways across the Pacific, according to ET. This comes after the airline quietly slipped the route into...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands: Bottom Line Review
Earlier this year, my wife and I took an extended trip across East Africa. We started in Rwanda and, before moving on to the Masai Mara for five days at the JW Marriott Masai Mara, we spent a night in Nairobi at the Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands. It ended up...
Frequent Miler
The lowest hotel ratings we’re willing to book | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep335 | 12-5-25
In this week’s podcast, we’ll talk about how Citi Travel hides thousands of hotels, we’ll describe our favorite flights from 2025, and we’ll find out who on the FM team is willing to book a 3.5 rated hotel… Giant Mailbag (01:51) – Hyatt Elite Status Hack See episode 334 “Super...
You Are Travel
Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 6) – Business Class to South America for $1200?
tl;dr – A list of travel deals(s) I’m moving on that you may also want to consider. We’re… The post Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 6) – Business Class to South America for $1200? appeared first on You Are Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Random Food Low-Effort around Chicago – New Aircraft, Old Friends
Random Low-Effort Food Around Chicago New Aircraft, Old Friends Why yes, I’m trying to avoid writing something else. Or is it booking something else? So, a quick food adventure before I get back to booking something… In this Trip Report: Well, this year has been a pile of toilet so...
Miles For Family
Two Airlines Increase Award Prices, Mesa Adds New Transfer Partner and More
Two Airlines Increase Prices on Award Flights: This week, Turkish Airlines increased the cost of award flights. Previously, you could book an award flight from US mainland to Hawaii on a Star Airlines partner for as low as 10,000 miles. Now, that price is 25,000 miles. Ouch! See this post...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Final A380 returns, back in the air 1 January 2026
Just in time for the Christmas travel crush, Qantas has wheeled its tenth and final Airbus A380 out of long-term storage and back onto the Sydney tarmac, nearly 2,000 days since it last touched Australian soil. Yes, the superjumbo Paul McGinness (named for one of the airline’s founders) is back,...
The Alviator
Best Ways To Use IHG Points
Here are a few of my favourite ways to use IHG points, whether that be for aspirational hotel redemptions, or some of their other uses. The post Best Ways To Use IHG Points appeared first on The Alviator.
The Travel Sisters
25 Secret Santa Gifts for Travelers
Are you participating in a Secret Santa gift exchange this year? Chances are the traveler you are shopping for already has the travel essentials so we have tried to come up with some unique travel related gift ideas. The post 25 Secret Santa Gifts for Travelers appeared first on The Travel...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 563: Busan or Bust
A320s grounded globally and another airline goes bust. Plus tales from Korea with two special guests.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Experiments with the iPhone 17 Pro Camera around Chicago – New Aircraft, Old Friends
Experiments with the iPhone 17 Pro Camera around Chicago New Aircraft, Old Friends It’s an iPod, a phone, and an Internet communicator. And we call it iPhone 17 Pro. Let’s look at the camera too.  In this Trip Report: Well, this year has been a pile of toilet so far...
Points Miles and Bling
The Centurion Lounge Las Vegas Review (2025)
Centurion Lounge Las Vegas – Location and Access On my departure from Las Vegas, I flew WestJet from Terminal 3,… The post The Centurion Lounge Las Vegas Review (2025) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Economondo
Is SCAT as Average as I Remembered? Almaty to Astana on a Boeing 737-800
Flying with Kazakhstan's second largest airline on a short hope between the country's two largest cities
TravelUpdate
Review: Domestic Aegean Airlines economy class between Athens and Thessaloniki
As I needed to get in some more sectors to get Gold status in Aegean’s Miles + Bonus…
Miles For Family
December 2025 Transfer Bonuses (3 new!)
Get more for your miles and points with these transfer bonuses! New: Chase up to 35% Transfer Bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan Through January 5, 2026, get up to 35% transfer bonus from Chase to Air Canada Aeroplan. 15% bonus on transfers of 1,000 to 74,000 points 20% bonus on...
Economondo
Flight Review: Jet2 – Manchester to Geneva on the Boeing 757-200
Flying on a rare Boeing 757 from Manchester to Geneva with Jet2
Frequent Miler
Is it worth hoarding points? | Coffee Break Ep80 | 12-2-25 | Podcast
The conventional wisdom in the miles and points community is that you should “earn and burn” your points. In other words, once you have them, don’t be afraid to use them up because there’s no guarantee the program won’t devalue later, leaving you wishing you’d spent your points when the...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: ‘Champagne for Lulu.’ You can now get Bollinger in First Class
Qantas is rolling out a fresh wave of upgrades to its A380, and currently only First Class cabins. From December, First passengers will have a new dining program, brand-new Aesop amenity kits, redesigned pyjamas, upgraded Champagne with Bollinger, and dine-on-demand, dressed up as ‘wellness. The retrofit is part of Qantas’...
From The Tray Table
First look: Chase’s stunning new boutique Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is now home to the ultimate lounge trifecta. That’s thanks to the all-new (and long-awaited) Chase… The post First look: Chase’s stunning new boutique Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas appeared first on From the Tray Table.
Miles To Memories
More Classic Vegas, Big Hotel Rebrand, Strip Bingo, Gambling Tax Push & Insane Room Service Bill!
Huge headaches with new gambling laws, big MGM hotel rebrand, more classic Vegas coming and bingo on the Strip? The post More Classic Vegas, Big Hotel Rebrand, Strip Bingo, Gambling Tax Push & Insane Room Service Bill! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points Miles and Bling
Four Day Toronto to Vancouver Road Trip via the United States
I’ve always loved a good road trip – something about the open highway, Starbucks in a cupholder, hours of playlists… The post Four Day Toronto to Vancouver Road Trip via the United States appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Traveling For Miles
TODAY ONLY: BOGO to Tokyo & Seoul with Alaska Airlines
For one day only (today) Alaska Airlines is running one of the more interesting sales that we've seen this spending season as it offers flyers an (almost) free Economy Class fare to/from Tokyo or Seoul when they purchase a regular fare. The post TODAY ONLY: BOGO to Tokyo & Seoul with...
TravelUpdate
Review: The lovely Aegean Airlines lounge in Thessaloniki
Aegean Airlines operates their own lounge at Thessaloniki Airport. As they are the country’s main operator, this should…
Traveling For Miles
Save $250 on Air France bookings made through Amex Travel
Amex is getting December started with a new offer which allows targeted cardholders to save $250 on bookings made through Amex Travel for flights taken with select Lufthansa Group airlines. The post Save $250 on Air France bookings made through Amex Travel appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Northern Lights in Finland. Aurora Borealis.
The main part of the itinerary to Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland was to view the northern lights in Finland, as I have never personally witnessed this phenomenon — but Aurora Borealis might not have appeared due to weather and other factors. The first two nights of this trip were spent...
The Travel Sisters
Great Stocking Stuffers for Travelers
The best stocking stuffer ideas for travelers this year. The post Great Stocking Stuffers for Travelers appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
Traveling For Miles
United Airlines Cyber Week award deals (for Chase co-branded card holders only)
In honor of Cyber Monday, United Airlines has now unveiled a new series of award deals which, disappointingly, are restricted to holders of its co-branded credit cards issued by Chase. Nevertheless, if you hold a qualifying credit card and you don't mind booking Economy Class awards, these deals may work...
Traveling For Miles
Alaska Airlines Cyber Monday deals are live (Hawaii from $99 one-way)
Alaska Airlines has launched its Cyber Monday deals in which it says "hundreds of destinations [are] on sale" and some of the example fares that the airline has provided look very attractive, now all we have to is hope that they're widely available. The post Alaska Airlines Cyber Monday deals are...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont – New Airplanes, Old Friends
Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont New Aircraft, Old Friends Welcome back to to an Econoy Class and Beyond classic – The Hyatt Regency, Rosemont.  In this Trip Report: Well, this year has been a pile of toilet so far Take the National Express, when your life is a mess, it will...
Points Miles and Bling
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Review – Luxury Stay and maximizing Hilton Diamond Benefits
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas – Location and Booking My inaugural trip to Las Vegas needed a hotel that was central,… The post Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Review – Luxury Stay and maximizing Hilton Diamond Benefits appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Traveling For Miles
Boosted: IHG now offering 5x points for stays through the end of the year
Just as we saw last year, IHG One Rewards is using Cyber Monday 2025 to improve its end of year global promotion and it's boosting the number of bonus points it's offering on stays completed before the end of the year from 3x to 5x. The post Boosted: IHG now offering...
TravelUpdate
Review: Aer Lingus A320 Economy Exit Row Dublin to Amsterdam
Background & Booking I needed a flight from Dublin to Amsterdam, and Aer Lingus had the best price…