The Alviator
British Airways’ A350 Premium Economy: Exceptionally Well-Intentioned, Passably Executed
I flew British Airways' A350 premium economy, which was my first time flying their premium economy product in six years. Here's what I thought. The post British Airways’ A350 Premium Economy: Exceptionally Well-Intentioned, Passably Executed appeared first on The Alviator.
TravelUpdate
Don’t Piss on Air India Maharajah Club
If you’re a United enthusiast—or you simply live at a United hub—don’t be so quick to piss on Air India’s Maharajah Club.
Live from a Lounge
Last Call: Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card First Year Free + INR 1500 voucher for new signups
HDFC Bank and Marriott Bonvoy have a co-branded credit card. Now, the card features a new promotional offer for first year free issuance and you receive an INR 1,500 voucher upon signing up and activating the card. Here are the details. The post Last Call: Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Addis Ababa (ADD)
The Plaza Premium Lounge in Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) is a unique lounge and among the most disappointing Plaza Premium lounges I have visited. Plaza Premium Lounge Addis Ababa Review (ADD) I stopped here briefly on my way to the Ethiopian Airlines Lounge. Access + Hours + Location...
TravelUpdate
Flew on Delta on the A350-900 from Atlanta to Johannesburg
Flying Delta on the A350 from Atlanta to Johannesburg. Time to visit my mother so I booked a…
Hawaii Calling
Hilo International Airport Guide (2026) | Big Island Hawai’i (ITO)
Hilo International Airport (ITO) serves as the gateway to the rainy, lush eastern side of Hawai’i’s Big Island. With its laid-back charm and simple layout, this airport makes traveling to and from Hilo a breeze. I have passed through the Hilo Airport dozens of times, usually on the way to...
Points Miles and Bling
Moxy Lisboa Oriente Review – Excellent value but limited amenities
Booking Moxy Lisboa Oriente Between February and late April each year, Marriott typically runs its Double Elite Night promotion, which… The post Moxy Lisboa Oriente Review – Excellent value but limited amenities appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 566: Slid(er)ing into the Holidays
Snacks and routes and retirements and mergers and more!
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa (Flawless Stay)
I spent my final night in Ethiopia at the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, a very nice hotel in the heart of the capital city. Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa Review I stayed at the Hilton during my first trip to Addis Ababa and since then, Hyatt opened its first property in...
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BoardingArea
Review: United Club – Denver (DEN), Concourse B (West)
United’s newest lounge in Denver is one of the largest in the system gets my vote for the most beautiful domestic United Club in the network. The summary The lounge is near gate B32 on the west side of Denver International’s massive B concourse.  The lounge builds on the Colorado-themed...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Cuts free First Class for executives and board members on Project Sunrise flights
Qantas has quietly tightened the rules around who can use staff and director travel entitlements at the very front of the aircraft. In particular, it has drawn a hard line around First Class for its future Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR fleet, where seats will be scarce, ultra-premium, and intended primarily...
Frequent Miler
How Frequent Miler makes money | Coffee Break Ep83 | 12-23-25
People often ask how a site like ours makes money. In this episode, we’ll talk about how we do (and don’t) make money talking and writing about miles and points. How Frequent Miler makes money Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click...
Will Run For Miles
Hotel Review: The Luxurious Grand Hyatt Bogota and the Grand Executive Suite
The Grand Executive Suite is a beautiful premium level World of Hyatt suite with a dining room, a living room, a bedroom and two bathrooms. The post Hotel Review: The Luxurious Grand Hyatt Bogota and the Grand Executive Suite appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
No Work All Travel
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG Closing
Some disappointing lounge news from Hong Kong — the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG will very shortly be closing up shop. Not only was Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG the sole international Chase Sapphire offering, but it also allowed in Priority Pass Select users without, for...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Regency Birmingham, England in a Regency Suite: Bottom Line Review
My in-laws are spending 2.5 weeks with us over Christmas and the New Year in the UK. We’d looked into visiting Germany for a couple of days to hit up some Christmas markets, but it ended up being too late to book flights and accommodation for good value, so we...
Your Mileage May Vary
Teen Got “Home Alone-ed” As Family Left Her Behind on Trip
I’m going to let you in on a little secret – don’t tell anyone, but until this year, I had never seen the movie Home Alone. I know, I know…the…
Points With a Crew
What Are the Odds That a Doctor Is on Board Your Plane?
I don’t write flight recaps for every single flight I take. For every QSuite business class flight or onboard shower, there are plenty of boring flights on A319s or regional jets. I mean, aside from your Southwest seat-saving drama, there’s not too much exciting about most of my flights. But...
Points Miles and Bling
Hot Mess – Swiss Business Class A330 Review from Montreal to Zurich
Booking Swiss Business Class Last month, I found myself heading to Toulouse (TLS), France, to host the very first edition… The post Hot Mess – Swiss Business Class A330 Review from Montreal to Zurich appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Wild About Travel
One of the World’s Most Remote Train lines: Australia’s Prospector
Western Australia is huge: it is about ten times the size of the UK and almost four times the size of Texas. Only around 3 million people live in the state, and roughly 2.2 million of them are in the capital, Perth, while the UK has about 67 million people...
Economondo
Review: Korean Air Airbus A321neo – Jeju to Seoul Gimpo
Flying on Korean Air's new Airbus A321neo on a short flight from Jeju to Seoul
Travel Points Playbook
Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Escape Lounge Tulsa
One of the drawbacks of flying Southwest is that they do not (yet!) operate their own airport lounges. … The post Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Escape Lounge Tulsa appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Miles For Family
How Many Miles and Points Do I Own? (End of 2025 Edition)
The past two years,  I have divulged my miles and points balances in a blog post (see my 2024 post and my April 2025 post). I’m constantly earning and burning miles, so my balances always fluctuate.  See Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points.  I recently...
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BoardingArea
Review: United Club – Denver (DEN), Concourse A
Two-floor lounge with Colorado aesthetic serves United’s growing presence in Denver’s A concourse The summary The lounge is near gate A24 of Denver International’s A concourse.  Although less sumptuous than its larger counterparts in the B concourse (where most United flights operate from), the lounge has the same aesthetic that...
Wild About Travel
After 300 Airports, Here Are the Best and Worst
After many decades of flying, I’ve now passed through 300 airports. It’s a slightly ridiculous milestone, but it does give me a bit of authority when I say what makes a great airport and what makes a terrible one. There are seven things that win me over with airports: 1....
Live and Let’s Fly
48 Hours In New York City For Family Christmas Magic
My daughter had been romanticizing Christmas in New York City and with nearly no notice, my wife and I decided to make it happen. Behold the power of points.  Let’s Go To New York City At 3:30 in the afternoon on a Tuesday, my wife got a crazy idea to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel
We spent a few days in Copenhagen to check out the Christmas markets. It… The post Hotel Review: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economondo
Mission 737 Classic Failed: Foggia to Milan on a Greek Embraer
Come with me as I fly with Greek carrier Lumiwings on an Italian domestic service
Points Miles and Bling
My Experiences Travelling in the Middle East as a Woman
Over the last three years on five separate trips, I’ve visited nine countries across the Middle East: Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan,… The post My Experiences Travelling in the Middle East as a Woman appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Miles For Family
Bilt Adds Another Transfer Partner, No More Miles for Basic Economy and More
Bilt Adds Spirit Airlines as Transfer Partner: I admit, I’m surprised by this development. You can now transfer Bilt Rewards points to Spirit, making Bilt the only points currency that transfers to Spirit Airlines. See the news release here. Rove Giving Mesa Cardholders Free Points: In the aftermath of the...
2PAXfly
FINNAIR: Melbourne to Helsinki flights via Bangkok from October 2026
Finnair is heading to Australia, and not just on a wet-lease to Qantas. The Helsinki-based oneworld carrier will commence a new daily service to Melbourne, beginning 25 October 2026 (subject to approvals). It will be operated with an Airbus A350. This will be the airline’s first-ever scheduled flights to Australia....
TravelUpdate
Don’t get mixed up between Loews Arlington and Live by Loews Arlington
I spent a few days at the Loews hotel in Arlington but let me explain how there was…
Your Mileage May Vary
Hyatt Opened an Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Cancun – Here’s How It’s Doing
When some hotel chains open, you barely hear about it. Another Holiday Inn Express opened in Orlando. Big deal. A Residence Inn near LAX? Meh. Frankfurt’s got a Premier Inn…