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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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
TravelUpdate
A great week at The Westin Hotel, Times Square, New York
A week in New York in October meant staying at the Westin Times Square. An elegant hotel in…
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...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 560a: Melting Down
The US ATC situation is bad and getting worse. Plus another Starlink deal, Bahrain as a hub, and credit cards could cost you more.
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...
Running with Miles
Your US Passport Can Now Be Added to Your Apple Wallet – How to Do It and How to Use It
You can now add your US passport to your Apple Wallet for use at over 250 airports and their TSA checkpoints. Here is how to add it and a look at how useful it may be. The post Your US Passport Can Now Be Added to Your Apple Wallet – How...
TravelUpdate
Review: Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge London Heathrow
Background I decided to visit the Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge after arriving in London from New York aboard…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 560: Melting Down
The US ATC situation is bad and getting worse. Plus another Starlink deal, Bahrain as a hub, and credit cards could cost you more.
Miles For Family
Hot Bonus Offer: 100k for Capital One Venture X
Just in time for holiday spending and year-end expenses like property taxes and HOA fees, one of my favorite credit cards now has an increased welcome bonus of 100,000 miles! Capital One Venture X The Capital One Venture X card (affiliate link) now has a 100k bonus! 100k bonus after...
ATX Jetsetter
Review: Air India Maharajah Lounge New York (JFK)
The Air India Maharajah Lounge in Terminal 4 at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) leaves plenty to be desired. The post Review: Air India Maharajah Lounge New York (JFK) appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
2PAXfly
SINGAPORE: Green flying comes with a COST — Singapore slaps SAF levy on airfares
If you’re flying out of Singapore from mid-2026, get ready to pay a little extra to support the island state’s net-zero by 2050 sustainability initiative. From April next year, Singapore will introduce a green tax on airfares, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy. From October 2026, that tax will be...
Travel Points Playbook
Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Air Transat The Lounge CUN
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: Air Transat The Lounge CUN appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Points Miles and Bling
Review: United Club Lounge Washington Dulles IAD Concourse C
United Club Lounge IAD Concourse C near Gate 7 Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit Mexico City… The post Review: United Club Lounge Washington Dulles IAD Concourse C appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Traveling For Miles
Marriott Bonvoy Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale for 2025
Marriott has just announced its Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale for 2025 and, a little surprisingly, it's marginally better than any of the Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales that we've seen Marriott release in recent years. The post Marriott Bonvoy Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale for 2025 appeared first on Traveling For...
{Tech} for Travel
OPPO Find X9 Series adds Hasselblad optics & 7500mAh Power
OPPO Find X9 Series debuts with a 200MP Hasselblad telephoto lens, advanced Dimensity chipset, and 7500mAh battery for long-lasting performance. The post OPPO Find X9 Series adds Hasselblad optics & 7500mAh Power appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points Miles and Bling
Review: The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is an urban oasis across Chapultepec Park
The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City, is a prominent hotel in the Paseo de la Reforma neighbourhood, right… The post Review: The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is an urban oasis across Chapultepec Park appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Points With a Crew
The Anthem Veterans memorial is SUPER awesome on Veteran’s Day!
The Anthem Veterans Memorial is precisely engineered so that the sun shines perfectly through the 5 pillars at 11:11 a.m. on November 11th, illuminating the ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Farewell Paisly — We Barely Knew You
Airlines like to reinvent themselves from time to time — new uniforms, refreshed cabin interiors, updated frequent flyer programs. In 2021, JetBlue decided to try something a little different: it…