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QANTAS: Indian Market — Melbourne to Delhi flights go seasonal from June 2025
Qantas has informed travel agents that it will suspend its flights between Melbourne and Delhi between June and October 2025, making the service seasonal. The final QF69 flight between Melbourne and Delhi is on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Qantas operational reasons With supply chain restrictions on new aircraft and maintenance,...
Wild About Travel
Thirty Three Years On: A Rediscovery of San Salvador
Background As a humanitarian during the civil war, I first arrived in San Salvador in 1991. San Salvador served as a centre for Spain until the 1821 independence. Its history has endured many challenges, including devastating earthquakes, political upheaval and periods of intense violence. Amidst the visible conflict, I fell...
2PAXfly
AIRPORTS: Sydney Airport slots manager changes — Qantas and Virgin Australia company booted
Qantas and Virgin Australia’s dominance over landing slots at Sydney Airport has been disrupted. A new incumbent has secured the government-led tender. New slot manager to take the reins The successful bidder, Airport Coordination Limited (ACL), has experience managing slot regimes at the world’s busiest airports. That includes places like...
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ACCC: Latest domestic airline performance report — Virgin and Jetstar soar
According to the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Comisssion (ACCC) report, Virgin Australia and Jetstar had a cracker of a year in 2024. They experienced strong passenger growth continuing right through the Christmas period. Passengers by the numbers Compared to December 2023, Virgin Australia’s domestic passenger numbers jumped by 15.8%,...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Exits Bankruptcy, Goes Private, and Works to Figure Out What’s Next
Spirit Airlines announced yesterday that it had exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and was… The post Spirit Exits Bankruptcy, Goes Private, and Works to Figure Out What’s Next appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
February 21 Bonus Offer Highlight: Ethiopian ShebaMiles – 2x miles on flights to/from Hyderabad
Today's bonus offer highlight has Ethiopian Airlines celebrated their upcoming new route to Hyderabad, India with 2x ShebaMiles for the first month of operation. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post February 21 Bonus Offer Highlight: Ethiopian ShebaMiles – 2x miles on flights to/from Hyderabad appeared first...
View from the Wing
First Lawsuit Hits Delta Over Toronto Crash: ‘Hanging Upside Down, I Slammed Onto The Ceiling’
There are going to be lawsuits, but call me crazy, maybe it makes sense to wait for more information to come out about the incident in order to form a cause of action. There’s a rush to the courthouse, though, for lawyers to lock in client representation: Continue reading First Lawsuit...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — February 21 2025
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Miles For Family
Speculative Point Transfers, New 60k Bonus and More
Higher 60k Bonus on Virgin Red Mastercard: The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard (non-affiliate link) now has a higher bonus of 60,000 points after spending $3000 in the first 90 days. The previous bonus was 40,000 points. You can get an additional 10,000 points if you add 4 authorized users. Use...
Frequent Miler
Citi Double Cash Credit Card Review (2025)
The Citi Double Cash card is yet another appealing no-annual-fee Citi card, earning two ThankYou Points per dollar on all purchases. Points can be cashed out to make this a 2% cash back card, but if you have a Citi Premier or Citi Prestige card, you can transfer them to...
One Mile at a Time
Austrian 787 Business Class: A Lovely Flight With Tasty Food!
Hello from Washington, as Im wrapping upmy quick trip to Versailles, flying Austrian’s Boeing 787-9 business class, on the nine-hour flight from Vienna (VIE) to Washington (IAD).
One Mile at a Time
Buy Choice Privileges Points For 30% Off (0.72 Cents Per Point)
Choice Privileges has just launched its latest promotion on purchased points, and it might prove useful for those who have an immediate use in mind for these points. Just keep in mind that Choice Privileges points have been devalued quite a bit in recent times, including for redemptions at Preferred...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Will Introduce New Dishware In Premium Cabins
United Airlines will launch new dishware in its premium cabins starting in May, first on longhaul flights and later on domestic flights. United Airlines Will Update Dishware In Premium Cabins A memo to flight attendants by John Slater, United’s Senior Vice President of Inflight Services, notes that new plates, bowls,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Attendants Told To Be ‘Mindful’ And Respectful’ On Social Media After High-Publicity Incidents
Flight attendants at United Airlines are being reminded to be ‘mindful’ and ‘respectful’ on social media following a slew of high-profile incidents involving crew members at the Chicago-based carrier, including a gay Catholic flight attendant who was fired for allegedly liking transphobic posts on X. In a timely memo, the...
The Points of Life
Residency Directory: Where I’ll Live And Why
By now you have read all the posts in the Madrid, Spain Residency Trip. But you may still have questions about where I am going and why I am going there. To start, let’s discuss the why in an FAQ. What is a residency? A residency is a temporary second...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To Chase Sapphire Lounges: Access, Locations, And More
Nowadays Chase operates a network of airport lounges, known as Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club. These lounges are operated in collaboration with Airport Dimensions, though these Chase lounges really offer an elevated experience.
View from the Wing
A Missing Address. Months of Delay. How FAA Red Tape Stalled New American Airlines Business Class Suites
Boeing has had production issues, and deliveries of their Boeing 787-9s to American have been delayed. But American couldn't have flown these planes even if Boeing could have delivered them. That's because the business class suites hadn't been signed off on by the FAA, on something of a...
TravelUpdate
3 amazing hotel credit card bonuses: Here’s how to check if you qualify…
These three credit card bonuses can take you closer to your next dream hotel stay. Here's how you can check if you qualify for these offers.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring the Cathay Pacific and Qantas Lounges at Heathrow Terminal 3
TRIP REPORT: Exploring the Cathay Pacific and Qantas Lounges at Heathrow Terminal 3 Miles to Bucharest It’s time to lounge around Heathrow Terminal 3. And whilst one of the lounges I’m visiting should be an easy guess, the other is a little different from the norm for me…  In this...
One Mile at a Time
Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp Opening August 2025
While details are limited as of now, it looks like a Ritz-Carlton safari camp will be opening later this year!
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: W Boston
We went to visit family in Rhode Island and spent the night before in… The post Hotel Review: W Boston appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Eye of the Flyer
Capital One and Chase Both Just Opened New Airport Lounges This Week!
If you’re swinging through Philadelphia or Las Vegas this weekend — or anytime thereafter — there are new airport lounges ready to greet you, thanks to Capital One and Chase. Capital One Lounge Las Vegas The newest Capital One Lounge is now open at Harry Reid Las Vegas International Airport...
Travel Codex
On The Road Again…
Greetings, loyal readers. I hope you’ve all enjoyed following me on Travel Codex the last 8+ years as much as I’ve enjoyed writing here. Sadly, it is time to move on. But not to worry – I’m going back to where things started, you might say, to my own independent...
Wingtips
BA Ditches Mykonos, Freebird Bails, Air India Grows.
Summer 2025 is shaping up to be a bit of a rollercoaster for UK travellers. BA has quietly… The post BA Ditches Mykonos, Freebird Bails, Air India Grows. appeared first on Wingtips.
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Air Lines Forced To Correct Misinformation About Pilots In Crash
What a sad day when Delta Air Lines is forced to issue a statement seeking to extinguish the malicious spread of misinformation online about the identity of the pilots involved in the Endeavor Air CRJ-900 crash in Toronto. What is it about the rabid ideological division in the USA that...
One Mile at a Time
American Adds Chicago To Honolulu Flights, Carrier’s Longest Domestic Route
American has revealed plans to resume its longest domestic route, which will offer travelers in Chicago a warm winter getaway.
Economy Class & Beyond
EASA approves the Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
The Airbus A321XLR project took another big step forward, with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issuing the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. Airbus A321XLR Test Aircraft powered by Pratt&Whitney engines taking off – Image, Airbus This follows the certification of...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Short Haul Business Class Catering Improving… Maybe?
Lufthansa has announced changes to its business class catering on short and medium haul flights. These updates are probably mostly positive, though we’ll have to wait until they’re fully rolled out to be sure.
Wild About Travel
No More Currency Confusion: The iPhone Calculator Hack I Love
My life is spent juggling currencies. I have clients who pay me in four currencies, I bank in two, and I spend money in 22 currencies. I can do many transactions in my head, but I’m always frustrated by existing currency app options. Changes- and that’s where my iPhone has...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: ACCC gives the green light to Qatar alliance (for now)
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is on board—well, almost. It’s proposing to grant the Virgin Australia and Qatar alliance the go-ahead for a five-year integrated alliance. That means the two airlines can work together, marketing and selling flights between Australia and Doha and beyond. If final approval is...
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AIR INDIA: Announces codeshare with Virgin Australia
Sixteen Australian and New Zealand cities will be added to Air India’s network via a codeshare agreement with Virgin Australia. Unilateral partner codeshare agreement This is a unilateral codeshare. That means it allows Air India to add the ‘AI’ code to flights operated by Virgin Australia. Given the silence about...
Wild About Travel
Key Similarities: Aviation Realities in Australia and Canada
Last year, Canada and Australia both saw the collapse of a low-cost carrier. In Australia, Bonza, which operated from January 2023 to July 2024, ceased operations after struggling with high costs and limited demand for its point-to-point routes. Meanwhile, in Canada, Lynx Air, which began flying in April 2022, shut...
Wild About Travel
Beyond The Tragedy: Why Some Flight Numbers Never Disappear
Most of us have become very comfortable with aviation becoming an incredibly safe mode of transport. We all know that the chances of being injured in a motor vehicle accident on the way to the airport are higher than being impacted by air accidents. And still, when an air accident...
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FLIGHT REVIEW: Emirates A380 First CLASS with showers, Christchurch to Sydney — Part 1
Finally, I get to experience First Class on an Emirates A380 with shower suites. I feel like I was the only travel blogger who had not been exposed to this experience, albeit for only 3+ hours – until now. Introduction to a review of First Class on the Emirates A380...
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WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT: Train line not ready for opening
Australia is full of airports with bad or no rail connections (I’m looking at you, Melbourne’s Tullamarine). The Western Sydney Airport was going to defy this trend, with a Metro line planned from the outset. Unfortunately, this is not to be, with the opening of the transport route delayed until...
Wild About Travel
Exploring Yala, Thailand’s Least-Visited City
Thailand is renowned for its well-organised tourism industry, offering diverse options from backpacker hostels to luxury resorts. The country attracts visitors with its rich culture, friendly locals, stunning beaches, lush forests, and numerous adventure activities. In 2024, Thailand welcomed approximately 36 million foreign tourists. However, most visit a select few...