Traveling For Miles
Qatar Airways [USA] Black Friday sale 2025 – Save up to 30%
Qatar Airways has launched an "early access" offer to its 2025 Black Friday sale for departures from the United States in which its offering savings of up to 30% on select routes. The post Qatar Airways [USA] Black Friday sale 2025 – Save up to 30% appeared first on Traveling For...
The Travel Sisters
Best Travel Gifts for Kids
I love buying my kids gifts that they will love but that they can also use when they travel. These are some of my favorite travel gifts for toddlers and kids. The post Best Travel Gifts for Kids appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
The Points of Life
Copa Business: PTY-MDE, More ZZZ
The flight from PTY to MDE is quick. Weak from no food at the lounges (see Copa Lounge Panama City: Food Famine & Take 2, Lounge 2: Priority Pass Panama City), and similar to my experience from SJU-PTY, I did nothing but sleep. It is worth reiterating how much more comfortable...
Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow 2025 Day 2: Big Orders for Airbus
After a quiet Day 1, Airbus opened Day 2 with major orders from Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Europa. Moreover, Boeing also received order from Gulf Air, following a successful Day 1. Etihad Airways Orders Airbus A330neo, A350-1000 and A350F Etihad Airways has placed a firm order for six A330-900s, becoming the newest customer...
Traveling For Miles
IHG’s 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale goes live today (details here)
The 2025 IHG Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale comes in multiple parts, but the most important thing for you to know right now is that the pre-sale starts today with what appears to be the best discount that IHG is planning to offer. The post IHG’s 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale goes...
2PAXfly
MELBOURNE AIRPORT: New AU$500m baggage system — fewer lost bags & faster check-in
Melbourne Airport says it’s about to drag its international baggage handling into the 21st century, with testing now underway on a half-billion-dollar, German-built, fully automated baggage system that promises faster processing, real-time bag tracking, and fewer bags going AWOL between check-in and carousel. The system, built by logistics heavyweight Beumer...
2PAXfly
EMIRATES: to roll out free Starlink WiFi for all cabins
Emirates is preparing to consign slow inflight Wi-Fi to the dustbin of aviation history, confirming it will roll out free, ultra-fast Starlink internet across its entire fleet of 232 Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s. This will create the world’s largest Starlink-enabled international fleet and marks a genuine turning point for...
Miles To Memories
Huge Credit Card Settlement, More Negative Chase Rules, Best Free Cruise Score & Venture X 400K!
Huge settlement threatens miles & points, Capital One Venture X 400K bonus, Chase's new restrictive card language, best "free cruise" score ever and when you can ride the world's tallest/fastest/longest roller coaster. The post Huge Credit Card Settlement, More Negative Chase Rules, Best Free Cruise Score & Venture X 400K!...
Economondo
Remembering Loganair’s Saab 340s: Kirkwall to Glasgow
Come with me as I fly on Loganair's now-retired Saab 340 from Kirkwall to Glasgow
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...
TravelUpdate
Day Use Review: Aerotel London Heathrow
Background Since I was going to have an 8-hour layover at London Heathrow, I decided to grab a…
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! The post Best Price Ever: Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones – $169 appeared first on Running with Miles.
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. The post Save 15% at select Marriott...
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...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
I had to be in Atlanta for a dinner and the Grand Hyatt Atlanta… The post Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economondo
Remembering the Dutch Dakota Association: A Joyride Around Amsterdam on a Legendary DC-3
Flying through the skies of the Netherlands onboard a rare classic Douglas DC-3
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...
Your Mileage May Vary
Flying Already Sucks. Here’s How Not to Make It Worse
As so many people have said in recent years, flying is generally not a pleasant experience for Chris Q. Public nowadays. Airlines have figured out how to get every penny…
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...
Economondo
The World’s Shortest Flight (Plus a Few Others): Loganair’s Orkney Islander Service
Flying on Loganair's BN Islander operated Orkney Island Hopper service, including a ride on the world's shortest flight
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...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Admirals Club® (YYZ)
I had the opportunity to visit American’s Admirals Club® while flying from Toronto Pearson… The post Lounge Review: Admirals Club® (YYZ) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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? The post TI Rumors Dispelled, Carbone Riviera Controversy, MGM Accelerator, Autonomous Vegas Loop & Less Tax? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Alviator
Review: No1 Lounge, London Heathrow T2 (LHR)
A review of the No1 Lounge at Heathrow's Terminal 2, which opened in late 2024. This lounge is open to Priority Pass members. The post Review: No1 Lounge, London Heathrow T2 (LHR) appeared first on The Alviator.
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...