Miles For Family
3 Credit Cards Offering 85,000 Bonus Points
All 3 Southwest Airlines personal credit cards now have elevated welcome bonuses of 85,000 points after spending $3000 in the first 3 months! Non-affiliate links to the cards: Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card ($99 annual fee) Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card ($149 annual fee) Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority...
Frequent Miler
A second look at the new Chase Sapphire Reserve® card | Coffee Break Ep75 | 10-28-25
Back in June, Chase introduced the new Chase Sapphire Reserve® card with a higher annual fee. Our initial reactions were mixed and a little disappointed because the card was no longer a no-brainer, broadly applicable card in our view. Now that we’ve had some time, has our opinion changed? A...
Economondo
A DAT Dart on an ATR 72: Sampling the Aalborg to Copenhagen Shuttle
Flying from Aalborg to Copenhagen on a DAT ATR 72
Your Mileage May Vary
Uber Sent Me a “Personalized Offer.” I Have Questions
Uber emailed me with what they called a “personalized promo.” I have questions. I opened the email expecting something relevant — maybe a discount for rides where I actually am right…
Miles To Memories
Gaming Industry Battles, Another Casino Demolished, Big Downtown Land Grab & $8 Hand Sanitizer?
Huge troubles in the gaming industry, a big downtown Vegas land purchase, Vegas casino demolition coming, $8 hand sanitizer and the hilarious AI granny. The post Gaming Industry Battles, Another Casino Demolished, Big Downtown Land Grab & $8 Hand Sanitizer? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points Miles and Bling
Aeroplan onboards Bearskin Airlines as a new redemption partner
Aeroplan has announced a new redemption partnership with Bearskin Airlines (JV), expanding members’ ability to redeem points for travel within… The post Aeroplan onboards Bearskin Airlines as a new redemption partner appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Points Miles and Bling
Aeroplan announces partnership with DINR, Montreal based dining platform
Aeroplan has announced a new partnership with DINR, a Canadian dining platform that offers members exclusive access to reservations and… The post Aeroplan announces partnership with DINR, Montreal based dining platform appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Miles For Family
Booked: Flights to/from Australia!
My family of 5 visited Sydney, Australia for a few days before we toured New Zealand in 2019. We had a great time, and I’d love to return to Australia to see more of the country. My middle son was 11 years old at the time. One of my son’s...
2PAXfly
HOTELS: This would be funny if it wasn’t true — Jake Lambert on ridiculous hotel light switches and airport security
I’ve just returned from 17 days away in South East Asia, staying in six different hotels. Now the level of accommodation went from five stars to no stars, with a few eco-resorts thrown in as well. All the hotels, except one, had incredibly confusing arrays of light switches. Airconditioning craziness...
Hawaii Calling
Guide to Hawaiian Airlines Lounges: Premier, Plumeria, and International Partner Lounges
In this guide, I’ll break down what Hawaiian Airlines lounges have to offer, including the Premier Club, The Plumeria Lounge, and International Partner Lounges—what to expect, how to get in, and whether they’re worth your time. **Updated with recent changes from Atmos Reward program launch** With Alaska Airlines now owning...
Bald Thoughts
Hidden River Cave Off-Trail Tour
Looking for a weekend getaway before school started, we booked an off-trail tour at Hidden River Cave in Horse Cave, Kentucky. It has the world’s longest underground suspension bridge and a beautiful Sunset Dome at the end of the regular tour. But we’ve never been off trail before. Here’s everything...
Miles To Memories
New AA Globe, Citi’s Forced Generosity, 24 Hour Chinese Spas & New Portal with Big Payouts & Xfers!
Citi is overly generous with a catch, breaking down the new AA Globe card, 24 hour spas in China, watching your kids grow up, learning new culture & a portal that pays big & has transfer partners! The post New AA Globe, Citi’s Forced Generosity, 24 Hour Chinese Spas & New...
TravelUpdate
Review: Escape Lounge San Juan (SJU)
Background & Access A friend and I visited the Escape Lounge San Juan (SJU) on our way back…
Miles For Family
Sacred Tree, Santa Cruz La Laguna: Our Home Base in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
On my recent trip to Guatemala, my daughter and I stayed at a beautiful Airbnb rental, Sacred Tree, in the small town of Santa Cruz La Laguna on Lake Atitlán. Location/Getting There From Antigua, we took a shuttle to Panajachel that we booked through Guatego. The drive is normally 2.5...
Frequent Miler
Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria: Bottom Line Review
Half of my wife’s family is from Maui, and she grew up going to Wailea Beach with her mom and brother. Unlike many beaches in Hawai’i, Wailea gradually drops off into the water, making it a terrific place for younger kids, which is why her Mom took them there. The...
Economondo
Remembering when a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Flew to Mallorca: Palma to Frankfurt
Flying onboard a Lufthansa Jumbo Jet on a short haul flight from Palma de Mallorca to Frankfurt
2PAXfly
SCOOT: Disgusting passenger — feet on my armrest
I just had my first experience of SCOOT on a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore. Besides all the falderal with option selection that you have to go through to complete or manage your booking, it was largely a pleasant and efficient experience. The exception was the behaviour of a...
{Tech} for Travel
New 44mm Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro Joins Original 48mm Version
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro now comes in a smaller 44mm version, offering a titanium case, AMOLED display, offline maps, HYROX training modes and long battery life. The post New 44mm Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro Joins Original 48mm Version appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points With a Crew
You Should Stand Up As Soon As The Plane Lands (Like I do)
What? You just sit in your seat when the plane gets to the gate? Have I got a story for you...
{Tech} for Travel
Delta App 7.5 Enhances Travel Experience Ahead of Holiday Season
Delta App 7.5 update enhances its mobile app with improved trip management, travel insights, and faster in-app support ahead of the holiday season. The post Delta App 7.5 Enhances Travel Experience Ahead of Holiday Season appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economondo
Remembering Norse Atlantic’s First UK Flight: Oslo to London Gatwick on the Boeing 787
Come with me as I fly on Norse Atlantic's first ever service to the UK!
Frequent Miler
KLM A330-200 Business Class: Bottom Line Review
Earlier this year, my wife and I spent some time in East Africa after visiting a friend in the United Kingdom. We planned to begin in Rwanda, then move to Kenya, and finally end in Zanzibar. While there are many flights that link Europe to Kenya and Tanzania, there are...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt: End of year elite planning | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep329 | 10-24-25
As it nears the end of the year, it’s time to assess Hyatt elite progress. In today’s Frequent Miler on the air podcast episode, we’ll focus on how to bridge the gap to the next level of Hyatt status. But we’ll also talk about United & JetBlue tying their knot...
Economondo
Sampling Albania’s National Airline: Tirana to London Stansted on an Air Albania A320
Flying on an Air Albania Airbus A320 from Tirana to London Stansted
Miles To Memories
Flamingo’s Big Replacement, MGM’s Huge Rent, More Vegas AYCE, Penn & Teller Street + Landing on I-15
Flamingo's big replacement is announced, Caesars mistake rate follow up, more Vegas AYCE, Durango phase 2 look, Venetian/Hyatt account linking & how much does MGM pay for rent? The post Flamingo’s Big Replacement, MGM’s Huge Rent, More Vegas AYCE, Penn & Teller Street + Landing on I-15 appeared first on Miles...
{Tech} for Travel
JisuLife Ultra2 Portable Fan Review: Pocket Fan with a Power Twist
Jisulife Ultra2 Portable Fan Review: Jisulife’s new Ultra2 turns a simple fan into a travel-ready multitool, doubling as a flashlight and power bank for everyday and adventure use. The post JisuLife Ultra2 Portable Fan Review: Pocket Fan with a Power Twist appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class [2025]
JetBlue continues to offer a consistent product in Mint Business Class with warm service and excellent food. My A321 journey from Los Angeles to Newark was not without issue, but flying JetBlue was once again a pleasure. JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class Review (LAX-EWR) I parked at Mark’s house in...
Miles For Family
Rare Transfer Bonus to Southwest Airlines!
Yesterday, Chase announced a 25% transfer bonus to Southwest Airlines. We haven’t seen this transfer bonus in 5 years! Details on Chase 25% Transfer Bonus to Southwest Airlines From October 23, 2025 through 11:59 PM ET November 6, 2025, get 25% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest...
2PAXfly
Western Sydney International Airport: Ramps up testing ahead of 2026 Opening
Sydney’s long-awaited $6 billion second airport is officially entering its final approach. With about a year until opening, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, or WSI, is deep into its operational readiness program. This phase is designed to test every system. Operation staff and procedures are flight-ready ahead of the...
Travel Points Playbook
Review: Brand New Southwest 787-MAX8 With New Interior
Yesterday I flew a 7-day old 737-MAX8 plane from St Lous to Las Vegas and got to check… The post Review: Brand New Southwest 787-MAX8 With New Interior appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
TravelUpdate
Bidvest Domestic lounge in Johannesburg
Bidvest Premier Lounge: I have written about how much I enjoyed the Bidvest International lounge at OR Tambo…
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Surprise Business Rewards Double Status Credits promotion
This is almost guaranteed to be the last opportunity to boost your status in the final weeks of 2025. With 10 weeks left until Christmas, Qantas has launched a surprising Double Status Credits (DSC) promotion, but only for members of its Business Rewards Program (QBR). How to qualify First up,...