Traveling For Miles
Deals: These are the three current Hyatt sales which cover all regions
Instead of offering a single sale which covers all of its properties, Hyatt is currently running three separate sales which, together, cover all of the regions in which Hyatt operates (apparently a single sale would have been too simple!), so here's a look at what you can save on your...
Running with Miles
Best Price Ever: Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones – $169
This is the best price ever on these Bose QuietComfort noise cancelling headphones, down to just $169 from $349. They are selling fast!
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The Points of Life
Take 2, Lounge 2: Priority Pass Panama City
I could only fast for so long (see Copa Lounge Panama City: Food Famine). I went to see if the other lounge had food. Here is what I found: Disappointed, I sat at a table and scanned the QR code, hoping there was something. I was surprised that the eggs...
Traveling For Miles
Save 15% at select Marriott brands with these targeted offers [capped]
Following on from the 10% deals we saw launched a couple of months ago, Chase is now back with a new set of Marriott Bonvoy deals in which it's offering targeted cardholders an improved 15% back (capped) on spending made with select Marriott brands.
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Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow 2025 Day 1: Big Order for Boeing from Emirates
Boeing has opened the Dubai Airshow 2025 on a strong note with Emirates placing an order for 65 Boeing 777X aircraft, followed by commitments from Ethiopian Airlines and Air Senegal for additional MAX jets. Embraer has also received orders from Helvetic Airways and Air Côte d’Ivoire on the first day of the...
Miles For Family
Finally! Spent my Orphaned Lufthansa Miles
Two years ago, my husband and I each signed up for the Barclays Lufthansa credit card when the bonus was 100k miles. We got a windfall of 200k total miles! I spent 71k miles from each of our accounts for business class flights on partner Asiana Airlines from Hong Kong...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: New A321XLR now flying Brisbane to Sydney route
Qantas’ newest narrowbody, the long-awaited Airbus A321XLR, has officially landed in Brisbane, beginning regular flights between Sydney and Brisbane from today. It’s another milestone in Qantas’ fleet renewal program,and the first time Queenslanders get to experience the most modern single-aisle aircraft flying. For passengers, the A321XLR represents a very real...
2PAXfly
FIJI AIRWAYS: Paul Scurrah, former Virgin boss returns to aviation
Fiji Airways has a new CEO, and he’s a familiar name to anyone who remembers the great Virgin Australia upheaval of 2020. Paul Scurrah, former Virgin Australia CEO, has taken over as Managing Director & CEO of Fiji Airways from 1 November 2025. This marks his long-anticipated return to the...
No Work All Travel
Flight Review: Etihad, Abu Dhabi to Tokyo Narita
The first and only time I flew business class with Etihad was in 2009. For whatever reason, I was upgraded from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta. All subsequent trips with them were downhill; that includes a mix of economy (shocker to some of you), and this month’s four flights. I’m only writing...
Hawaii Calling
Priority Pass Is Back—Weeks After Hawaiian Airlines Marketed Premier Club as Exclusive to Local Members
When Hawaiian Airlines announced back in April that Priority Pass members would no longer have access to the Plumeria Lounge at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, I remember how sharply travelers reacted. For many of us who track Hawai‘i’s tourism trends closely, it was clear that removing Priority Pass...
Miles For Family
The Best Flight Attendants, New Transfer Bonuses and More
New Chase Transfer Bonuses: Chase recently added a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic an a 70% transfer bonus to Marriott. I’ve updated the November 2025 Transfer Bonuses post to reflect these additions. Texas Scores World’s Largest Cruise Ship!: Royal Caribbean just announced that the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon...
No Work All Travel
My Michelin-starred Weekend at lebua Bangkok
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was invited to indulge in a lebua Bangkok Michelin weekend. I never try to be a parrot for companies, but here’s a rare exception. Lebua Bangkok created a very appropriate phrase to describe itself: vertical destination. Sure, plenty of hotels in that city...
Frequent Miler
Maison Métier New Orleans (Hyatt Unbound Collection): Bottom Line Review
New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the US, but until this year, my wife never spent any time there. Back in February, my wife and I planned to finally rectify that with a four-day stay that ended up being anticlimactic: my wife was sick for almost the...
Frequent Miler
Rewarding Giving | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep332 | 11-14-25
In this episode, we’ll talk about Virgin’s double-or-nothing bad math promo, how to fly to Europe for 88 miles, and how to earn more rewards while charitably giving. Rewarding Giving Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate...
Miles To Memories
TI Rumors Dispelled, Carbone Riviera Controversy, MGM Accelerator, Autonomous Vegas Loop & Less Tax?
Bellagio's controversial new restaurant, Hollywood 2.0 bill returns, new MGM accelerator, Pirate Show rumors dispelled and another Vegas strike coming?
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The Points of Life
Copa Lounge Panama City: Food Famine
I booked one of the least efficient routes to Buenos Aires from Puerto Rico because there were no other options. Part of my suffering included my time at this unexpectedly terrible lounge. I assumed that Copa’s flagship lounge would be at least on par with United or Delta. I was...
Wild About Travel
Air Japan exits after Just Three Short Years
I am heading to Japan from Bangkok in December, and I always like to keep my options open for flying. ANA Group’s subsidiary, Air Japan (NOT JAL Japan Airlines), has been strongly marketing itself as a key carrier at Bangkok Airport, operating several times a week from Bangkok to Narita...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – October 25 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During difficult times, I have found that model collecting can help alleviate some of the stress. Video Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Hobart lounge cupboard to grow with redesign
This has been a long time coming for Tasmanian travellers. Qantas is about to upgrade and expand its famously poky Hobart lounge cupboard, sorry Hobart Qantas Club, with a redesign and expansion that is far more befitting for the island’s growing status as a premium destination. With an opening date...
Frequent Miler
Hotel David Whitney, a Marriott hotel in downtown Detroit
I entered the Hotel David Whitney armed for a fight. Last year, View from the Wing reported that this hotel does not honor Marriott’s elite breakfast benefit. So, I walked up to the check-in counter with a print-out of the relevant terms & conditions in my pocket. If they didn’t offer...
