2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 25 January, 2026
Hello travellers, Greetings from a very warm Sydney. I’m enjoying Summer, and making plans to escape to Europe in our Autumn.  Most people in Australia have completed their Summer holidays and are back at work. This post-holiday period is a good time to monitor airfares for specials, and to plan...
Miles To Memories
Making Lemonade When Reasonable Award Flight Redemptions Don’t Exist
I don't find making award flight redemptions particularly enjoyable. That's come back at me recently, and here's now I'm overcoming it. The post Making Lemonade When Reasonable Award Flight Redemptions Don’t Exist appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Back to KLIA Terminal 1 and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge – Growing Old In Style
Heading back to Kuala Lumpur Airport and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Growing Old In Style Time to head back towards Singapore. To Kuala Lumpur Airport, as well as a morning lounge stop at the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes....
Points Miles and Bling
The Plaza Doha Review: A Luxury Hilton LXR Hotel Near DOH
The Plaza Doha – a Hilton LXR Property On a recent trip to Finland via Doha, I intentionally booked two… The post The Plaza Doha Review: A Luxury Hilton LXR Hotel Near DOH appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
We spent New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong. While we spent several nights at… The post Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Starlux A350-900 Business Class Los Angeles – Taipei
I boarded my first-ever flight on Starlux, a longhaul journey from Los Angeles to Taipei on an A350-900 in business class, with high expectations. Even so, they were exceeded: my flight was superb in nearly every way, with small touches that really made a big difference in terms of quality....
Wild About Travel
Are You Really Choosing Your Airline? Three Groups Control Our World.
The post Are You Really Choosing Your Airline? Three Groups Control Our World. appeared first on Wild About Travel.
Economondo
Flying the Chinese Built ARJ21: Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur with TransNusa Airlines
Flying the rare COMAC ARJ21 on an evening flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur
TravelUpdate
Review: The Aurora Hotel beside Iceland’s Keflavik Airport
The Aurora Hotel is the airport hotel for Iceland’s Keflavik Airport. This is the main international airport for…
Travel Codex
Review: Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road Chennai
During our trip to India, we had quite a varied need when it came to hotels. A good part of the trip took us to some really rural parts of Tamil Nadu. Needless to say, you take what you can find when traveling in those areas. We did end up...
Frequent Miler
Discarding our card collections | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep342 | 1-23-26
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about a trick for getting great value with Delta miles, which has returned, how flying Emirates first with points has gotten harder, and the hard truth about how we have too many cards (and what to do about it). Discarding our card collections Watch the...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Slots Are Tighter – Data Shows Casinos Are TAKING More + BEST CITY In Nevada to Gamble!
Vegas slots are getting tighter, 1:1 Canadian promo for visiting Vegas, A's ballpark update, high speed train construction starts and Venetian's stunning concourse. The post Vegas Slots Are Tighter – Data Shows Casinos Are TAKING More + BEST CITY In Nevada to Gamble! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
{Tech} for Travel
Wearable upgrade Aivela Ring Pro launches with 8 touch and 6 air gestures
CES 2026 News: Aivela Ring Pro pairs touch and gesture control with 13+ health metrics, a 7-day battery, IP68 rating, and no subscription fees for 24/7 wear. The post Wearable upgrade Aivela Ring Pro launches with 8 touch and 6 air gestures appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring more of Kuala Lumpur in the Dry, Wet and Nighttime – Growing Old in Style
Exploring more of Kuala Lumpur in the Dry, Wet and Nighttime Growing Old with In Style Time to do some on-foot exploring around Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy watching me getting soaked in the process…  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to...
Points Miles and Bling
Every Statement Credit on the Amex Business Platinum (Canada), Explained
Upon first glance, the Business Platinum Card from American Express has a high annual fee. However, there are many tangible… The post Every Statement Credit on the Amex Business Platinum (Canada), Explained appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
TravelUpdate
Review: Icelandair 737 MAX 8 Saga Premium business class, Dublin to Reykjavik
I had always wanted to fly in Icelandair’s Saga Premium business class and finally the opportunity arose. The…
2PAXfly
GULFSTREAM 800: New Murdoch aircraft the first of its type to land in Sydney
Joe Aston’s (authority on Alan Joyce’s leadership at Qantas) website and newsletter Rampart is reporting that Lauchlan’s new toy plane, a Gulfstream 800, has recently arrived in Sydney. It’s the first of this new version of the businessman’s plaything to land in Sydney. The aircraft departed Gulfstream’s Savannah base on...
2PAXfly
ON-TIME PERFORMANCE: Qantas more punctual, but cancels more flights than Virgin Australia
The latest government data released by BITRE (Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics) has delivered a familiar but still uncomfortable truth for Australia’s airlines. Qantas is cancelling twice as many domestic flights as its main rival, Virgin Australia. It achieves that while outperforming other airlines on punctuality once the...
Miles To Memories
Bilt Rewards 2.0 Explained – 3 New Cards & INSANELY COMPLICATED – The Ultimate Coupon Book?!?
Deconstructing Bilt 2.0. Three new cards explained, points on mortgage, Bilt Cash, complicated benefits & is this the ultimate coupon book? The post Bilt Rewards 2.0 Explained – 3 New Cards & INSANELY COMPLICATED – The Ultimate Coupon Book?!? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points Miles and Bling
Changes Coming to Scotiabank Bank Accounts March 2026
Through March to June 2026, many changes are taking effect across Scotiabank’s bank accounts on both the Preferred and Ultimate… The post Changes Coming to Scotiabank Bank Accounts March 2026 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
{Tech} for Travel
Lufthansa Wi-Fi boosted by new Starlink collaboration
Starlink will deliver broadband Lufthansa Wi‑Fi across short‑, medium‑, and long‑haul aircraft, launching in late 2026 and completing fleetwide by 2029. The post Lufthansa Wi-Fi boosted by new Starlink collaboration appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 570: MalaGa(lavanting)
We're in Malaga this week, along with some listeners, enjoying great food, delicious drinks, and some aviation excursions along the way.
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: Around The World In Luxury On Starlux, Thai Airways, Aero Dili, Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, And Aer Lingus
Welcome to my next trip report, which will account my recent whirlwind trip to East Asia, including an absolutely delightful last-minute diversion to a new country for me: Timor-Leste. East Asia Adventure In Business Class + First Class It’s not often I get to visit a new country anymore or...
Miles For Family
Best Uses of Bilt Cash For My Situation
After a confusing rollout of Bilt 2.0, I bit the bullet and applied for the Bilt Palladium card. In a nutshell: 50,000 bonus points, $300 in Bilt Cash + Gold Status after spending $4000 in first 3 months $200 in Bilt Cash annually 2X points plus 4% Bilt Cash on...
2PAXfly
QANTAS/EMIRATES: Tougher to get first class awards. More points and more strings attached
If you’ve been quietly eyeing off an Emirates First Class splurge using Qantas Frequent Flyer points, you may be too late. Or, at least it will cost you more and come with more conditions you need to fulfil. Emirates has been tightening the rules around its Emirates Skywards scheme. Transfer...
Points With a Crew
The Lounge BOS Lounge Review – Boston Logan Airport Priority Pass
If you're at Boston Logan airport, you'll want to read my Priority Pass BOS lounge review of The Lounge BOS, for information on wifi, food, amenities and ...
Economondo
Sampling Indonesian Giant Lion Air: Pangkalpinang to Jakarta on a Boeing 737-900ER
Come with me as I fly for the first time on Indonesian mega low cost airline Lion Air
The Alviator
Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier Business Class Lounge, Hong Kong (HKG) [2025]
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT I want to give this lounge a higher rating, especially because it used… The post Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier Business Class Lounge, Hong Kong (HKG) [2025] appeared first on The Alviator.
Miles To Memories
Vegas Influencer PROBLEMS, Big Downtown Closure, Casino Birthdays & ANOTHER Sphere?!
MTM Vegas January 21, 2026 Consider joining our Vegas Patreon to get the weekly exclusive MtM Vegas after show! You can also listen to this episode as a podcast. Learn more here.  Today’s MtM Vegas Video This week the Sphere Entertainment Company announced firm plans for their second Sphere. While...
{Tech} for Travel
Away Limited Edition Carry-on drops for Valentine’s Day
A two-tone colourway of Blush Pink and Cherry Red headlines the Away Limited Edition suitcase, launched just in time for Valentine’s Day travel. The post Away Limited Edition Carry-on drops for Valentine’s Day appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Miles For Family
Booked: Award Flights Home from Asia
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I booked business class award seats for my son and his friend to Asia for their Thailand trip over Christmas/New Year holidays. But, I still had to find award seats back to the USA. I planned to try my hardest to get...
Frequent Miler
Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa: Bottom Line Review
The Westin Bora Bora reopened fewer than 18 months ago after a complete refurbishment and rebranding from Le Meridien to Westin. I spent two nights and three days at this property a couple of months ago (after five nights at the St. Regis Bora Bora) and have been promising a...