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ON-TIME PERFORMANCE: figures do not reflect passenger experience
I recently reported on the on-time performance of Australian airlines as monitored by the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) for the year up to April 2025. I’ve since read a rather informative article on the Crikey website. The latest ACCC report on domestic aviation handed Qantas a little public...
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ALAN JOYCE: Resurfaces since stepping down as CEO of Qantas amid public outcry
Alan Joyce, former Qantas CEO, has resurfaced on the national stage with the pre-release of a speech he is due to deliver at the Australian Aviation Summit today, Thursday 14 August around 14:30. In the speech, he champions sustainable fuels and the need for training the new aviation workforce. But...
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CONSUMER WATCH: Australia’s domestic air travel has never had more passenger demand, fewer seats or higher fares
If you’ve flown anywhere in Australia lately, you’re not imagining things – the planes are still full, and the fares are even fuller. The latest figures compiled by the ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) confirm what many travellers already know: demand is back, supply is still catching up, and...
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SYDNEY AIRPORT: Gun fired in T2, lock down after Police arrest. No in juries reported
An intense scene unfolded this morning around 6am, Wednesday 13 August at Sydney Airport’s Terminal 2 (T2). A man was arrested adjacent to gate 49, metres away from the busy food court. The man had attempted to grab a firearm from an Australian Federal Police (AFP) officer. The incident briefly...
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One Mile at a Time
Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Sale: 30-40% Off Awards
Singapore Airlines offers its KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promo, whereby you can get significant savings on award tickets in select regions. This is a fantastic opportunity to save on award flights on one of the world’s best airlines.
PointsMath
Accor 5 Bonus Elite Nights Promotion for Classic Members
Accor is one of the best hotel loyalty programs for beginners and for those who earn enough Accor Points to burn them at a fixed price. Also, it is easier to earn Accor Elite Status. Often, Accor also comes with Fast Track Promotions. Now, there is another promotion, but instead...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
‘Owning Manhattan’ Star’s Luxury Delta Air Flight Turned Into A Dental Disaster After Bizarre Inflight Accident
Social media star and ‘Owning Manhattan’ alum Savannah Gowarty was involved in a bizarre accident aboard a recent Delta Air Lines transatlantic flight from Lisbon to New York JFK, the realtor has revealed. Taking to TikTok, Savannah revealed that she had to have emergency dental work after somehow chipping one...
Live from a Lounge
Turkish Airlines’ Miles&Smiles 20-30% redemption sale. Book by August 24, 2025
The Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles programme has an interesting sale ongoing, where if you book redemption tickets now, you can get a 20-30% discount on your Economy Redemption (mostly 30%). Details inside. The post Turkish Airlines’ Miles&Smiles 20-30% redemption sale. Book by August 24, 2025 appeared first on Live From A...
PointsMath
KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes SG60 Special Edition with 40% Off
The latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes reward is here with the SG60 Special Edition. The routes in SG60 Special Edition are eligible for a 40% discount on Krisflyer Miles instead of the regular 30% discount with Krisflyer Spontaneous Escapes. However, a 40% discount is only valid for bookings made until 17th...
Live from a Lounge
40% Discount for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes August 2025
Singapore Airlines is offering a great opportunity to redeem some sectors on their global network at a discounted price of 40% when you book with Krisflyer miles. Hurry because these won't last long. Book now. The post 40% Discount for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes August 2025 appeared first on...
The Bulkhead Seat
Not Ready for Primetime: Why the Hyatt Regency Times Square Is NYC’s Biggest Hotel Letdown
I was excited for the Hyatt Regency Times Square to open. It’s the first… The post Not Ready for Primetime: Why the Hyatt Regency Times Square Is NYC’s Biggest Hotel Letdown appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
2PAXfly
ON-TIME PERFORMANCE: figures do not reflect passenger experience
I recently reported on the on-time performance of Australian airlines as monitored by the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) for the year up to April 2025. I’ve since read a rather informative article on the Crikey website. The latest ACCC report on domestic aviation handed Qantas a little public...
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Marriott San Jose hotel near the Convention Center
This Marriott San Jose hotel is directly connected to the Convention Center so it is your first choice…
Points With a Crew
Chase Sapphire Preferred® or American Express® Gold – Which Card Is Better?
Chase and American Express both offer great mid-tier credit cards with good welcome offers and outstanding travel benefits. But which card is better?
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Visitors From These Countries Subject to Pay Up to $15,000 in Visa Bonds
Nationals, citizens, and visitors from the following countries may be subject to pay up to $15,000 in visa bonds as part of a new pilot program from the Department of State of the United States that will become effective for twelve months as of Wednesday, August 20, 2025... ...and the countries...
Frequent Miler
Amazon: Save up to 40% when redeeming at least 1 Membership Rewards point (Targeted)
Amazon is back with a new pay-with-points promotion whereby targeted members can save when using at least 1 American Express Membership Rewards point to pay. We have sometimes seen varying targeted deals on offer, so it’s worth checking to see whether you have an offer and what it is.  ...
The Alviator
Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge, London Heathrow T5B (LHR)
A review of British Airways' lounge at Heathrow's Terminal 5B, available to business class and Oneworld Sapphire frequent flyer passengers. The post Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge, London Heathrow T5B (LHR) appeared first on The Alviator.
View from the Wing
30 Years, Hundreds Of Cards—Chase Said No For The First Time (But I Got Sapphire Reserve Business Anyway)
It's almost frightening how much credit Chase extends to me. I've been a customer for decades and over time I've changed between different preferred cards that they offer. And instead of cancelling old cards I first move the credit off those cards onto the acconts I'm keeping. ...
Frequent Miler
Big new bonus on Chase Sapphire Reserve (last week)
Update 8/14/25: We’ve been informed that the Chase Sapphire Reserve 100K + $500 travel credit will be ending at 7 am EST on 8/21/25. We haven’t heard anything about changes to the welcome offer on the business card. That said, although the offer is going to end, we don’t have...
One Mile at a Time
My Citi Strata Elite Card Application Approval Experience
The Citi Strata Elite Card(review) is Citi’s new premium business card. While the card has a steep $595 annual fee, there are lots of reasons to consider picking up this card. I decided to apply for this new product, and want to report back with my experience.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air Canada Accuses Flight Attendants Of Stranding 25,000 More Canadians Abroad As Crippling Strike Draws Closer
Air Canada has accused flight attendants who are preparing to start a crippling strike on Saturday of refusing to help repatriate 25,000 Canadians back home on planes that will otherwise be stranded overseas when the walkout begins on August 16. The embattled carrier has already begun cancelling some flights in...
Frequent Miler
Alaska Summit Visa Premium Card: Here’s The Details
Earlier this year, Alaska announced that it would be releasing a premium credit card in late summer of 2025, as part of its ongoing merger with Hawaiian Airlines. The (unfortunate) name of the program, Atmos Rewards, has already been leaked, and now we’ve also received numerous juicy details about the...
Points Miles and Bling
Introducing WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard for Business
WestJet has introduced the WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard for Business, designed to help businesses earn WestJet points quickly on… The post Introducing WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard for Business appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
View from the Wing
“You Missed The Flight Last Time” — Husband Storms Off After Wife Won’t Leave Lounge
When do you leave the airport lounge to head to your gate? One couple was overhead in the arguing over whether it was time to leave. The husband was anxious for awhile, and when it was finally 30 minutes prior to boarding he’d had enough. Continue reading “You Missed The Flight...
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount?
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
Your Mileage May Vary
How to Use the DC Metro to Get Between the City, Dulles, and National Airports
On a recent trip to Washington, DC, we flew into Dulles Airport and returned home from Washington National (DCA). This worked well because we stayed near Dulles initially, then moved…
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BoardingArea
Dog-Friendly Digs 2025: Points and Perks for Pup-Perfect Travel
I've always felt there's no better feeling than sharing the joy of travel with a beloved dog. In 2025, that experience is more accessible than ever, thanks to updated airline regulations, refined pet policies, and a growing number of hotels eager to accommodate both you and your furry buddy. Harnessing...
Frequent Miler
New United Mile Play Offers: See If You’re Targeted For Bonus Miles
United has released another round of targeted Mile Play offers and, in at least some cases, they’ll be easy challenges to complete. I was targeted for 3,000 bonus miles after taking 1 trip. Let us know what other offers are out there! The Deal Earn bonus MileagePlus miles when completing...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Increasing number of seats flying to the USA
We live in interesting times. While travel agencies are reporting weaker demand for outbound travel to the USA Qantas is expanding its trans-Pacific capacity. Qantas is restoring daily flights on some USA routes and deploying larger aircraft as it predicts more inbound demand, including for the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
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APPLE: AirTag 2 Tracker rumours, including new features and launch date
After nearly four years on the market, Apple’s AirTags tracking accessory is expected to get a long-awaited redesign. Although some airlines initially banned the devices, passengers have widely adopted them. After a deep dive into the latest iPhone operating system, iOS 18.6, programmers have found some code hints lurking within...
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HYATT: ‘Eye of Sauron’ Park Hyatt opens in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I was in Kuala Lumpur last year — my first time (2024), and could see the building that houses the new Park Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur, in its unfinished state. It was best viewed from the famous Petronis Towers with their stainless steel shells. We named it the ‘Eye of Sauron‘...
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EMIRATES: Bans power bank use onboard from 1 October 2025
Emirates is introducing new safety rules that will ban the use of power banks onboard its flights. The ban is from 1 October 2025. The move comes after a surge in lithium battery-related incidents across the aviation industry. From that date, you can still carry a single power bank, provided...
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QANTAS: Public servants wait until Double Status Credits promotions to book official travel
There are obviously some key points and status accumulators in the Australian Public Service. We already know from research done by The Canberra Times that public servants prefer Qantas over Virgin Australia for travel due to their better reward and status benefits. Now, the Finance Department reports anecdotal evidence of...
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BORDER FORCE: Sydney Airport trials digital incoming passenger card
Sydney Airport is trialling a long-awaited move towards digitising one of the most tedious parts of international travel: the Incoming Passenger Card (IPC). From today, eligible passengers on select Qantas flights from New Zealand can complete their arrival declaration online — no more fumbling for pens mid-flight. It’s a small...
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KOALA AIRLINES: Still promision to take off in 2026, still with no aircraft
A new challenger to the duopoly of Qantas and Virgin announced its bid around the time REX Airlines went into liquidation. We haven’t heard a lot from them since, and there has been little to no update on their online information. AI have seen a couple of fairly general interviews...
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TOURISM AUSTRALIA: Launches new AU$130 million campaign with TV commercial
Perhaps it’s because I am Australian and not the target audience, but I can’t help feeling a combination of contradictory emotions — pride mixed with embarrassment — at most of the Tourism Australia campaigns. This new TV commercial is no exception. Judge for yourself: This is apparently the second chapter...