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AIRBUS: A320 software glitch triggers chaos at Australian airports and internationally
If you turned up at an airport this morning expecting a routine Jetstar hop to Melbourne, Hobart or Adelaide, chances are you walked straight into a scene that looked more like the chaos of Boxing Day sales. Airports were filled with long queues, cancelled flights, confused announcements, and a whole...
2PAXfly
INDIA: Qantas and Jetstar plan sub-continental expansion with new jets
Australia’s fast-growing demand for travel to India is about to be met with renewed enthusiasm from Qantas and Jetstar. As both airlines usher in new long-range aircraft, they’re preparing to expand their presence on routes to the subcontinent significantly. For travellers, this means more nonstop flights, more modern cabins, and...
2PAXfly
FLIGHT DEALS: Black Friday & Cyber Monday flight deals: Domestic & International
It’s that time of year again, when Australians pretend Black Friday is a local tradition, and not a marketing festival imported from the USA. Airlines are gleefully landing on the day, too, since they have never been shy about taking advantage of any marketing opportunity. But seriously, some are dropping...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Economy Plus cabin on A330 to service Asia
Qantas’ shiny new Economy Plus cabin, the one that gives you more room and the warm fuzzy feeling of boarding before everyone else, is getting a long-haul upgrade. From next year (2026), the airline will bolt the product onto its international Airbus A330 fleet, the aircraft that does much of...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Unveils Black & Yellow Friday Deals With Savings Through Cyber Monday
Spirit Airlines kicked off the holiday season yesterday with its Black and Yellow Friday… The post Spirit Airlines Unveils Black & Yellow Friday Deals With Savings Through Cyber Monday appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Alviator
Free And Easy Wins To Maximise Your Future Redemption Opportunities
Nothing frustrates a traveller more than "your account must be 90 days old in order to transfer miles" – here are some preventative measures. The post Free And Easy Wins To Maximise Your Future Redemption Opportunities appeared first on The Alviator.
One Mile at a Time
Ryanair Ends Prime Membership, Claims Customers Saved Too Much Money
Ryanair is ending its annual paid membership program, after finding that members actually took advantage of the savings being offered. That’s quite an explanation…
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BoardingArea
Review: United Club – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Lounge epitomizes United’s mid-2010s design motif, has excellent breakfast buffet, a dining area that is apart from the main lounge, and a friendly staff. The summary The lounge is to the left of the escalators that passengers descend from when accessing the C concourse gates in Terminal 1. The gates...
Frequent Miler
(Extended to 12pm EST 11/29) Rove Black Friday promos: 3x on flights, 10X on hotel stays + up to 5K bonus miles for first time booking, gift card deals, & more
Update 11/29/25: This offer has been extended until 12pm EST today, 11/29/25. If you slept on this promo, you still have a little time left. ~ Rove Miles will be running a bunch of one day promotions on Black Friday (i.e. November 28) only. That includes the opportunity to earn 10x miles...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ryanair Abandons First-Ever Membership Scheme For Frequent Flyers After Members Cost The Airline €1.6 Million
Ryanair has abandoned its first-ever attempt at a premium membership scheme for frequent flyers after members cost the low-cost airline €1.6 million (US $1.85 million) in just eight months as they snapped up big discounts on flight bookings. The Dublin-based carrier first announced its premium subscription service dubbed Prime in...
PointsMath
Flash Deal: Seats Aero Subscription Promotion
Seats Aero is my favourite and go-to tool to search for award flights. And, it is one tool that I have a subscription to and can easily recommend to everyone interested in Award Travel. Now, Seats Aero Subscription is available at a 30% discount till 30th November 2025. Seats Aero...
PointsMath
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points with up to 100% Bonus [1.34¢ or ₹ 1.20/Point]
Air Canada is a member of the Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program, Aeroplan, is one of the best, with many airline partners, offers a stopover for just 5,000 points, and has good flight award availability. And if you are short of points, you can top up using this 100%...
PointsMath
Updated: SBI Points & Miles Transfer Partner [Nov’25]
Last year, SBI launched a three-mile card. The miles on these cards can also be transferred to Airlines and hotels. They have also added a few new transfer partners since launch. The good thing is that the transfer ratio is the same. Apart from SBI Miles, you can also transfer...
Live from a Lounge
Airbus notifies software glitch requiring immediate work on 6000 A320 aircraft globally; Air India and IndiGo warn of delays
Airbus has notified of a software issue that may impact the A320 family aircraft globally. About 5-6000 jets are expected to be affected. Here are the details of the issue and the rectification. The post Airbus notifies software glitch requiring immediate work on 6000 A320 aircraft globally; Air India and...
2PAXfly
AIRBUS: A320 software glitch triggers chaos at Australian airports and internationally
If you turned up at an airport this morning expecting a routine Jetstar hop to Melbourne, Hobart or Adelaide, chances are you walked straight into a scene that looked more like the chaos of Boxing Day sales. Airports were filled with long queues, cancelled flights, confused announcements, and a whole...
Points With a Crew
37 Amazon Black Friday Evening Deals (Tech, Travel, Apple, Gift Cards and more)
Black Friday is here and there are some great Amazon Black Friday deals. Check out these deals on travel gear, tech, Apple, gift cards and more
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Issues Weather Waiver for Dozens of Midwest Cities — and Syracuse
Ugly, winter winter is about to slam into the United States’ midsection — during one of the busiest travel weekends all year. Several of the country’s major airports will experience inclement weather. Grrreeaat. So, Delta Air Lines has issued a “Midwestern Weather Advisory” for several dozen cities in the Heartland...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should Hotel Room Category Names Be Standardized Globally?
When you book a reservation for a room at a hotel or resort property, you are met with a plethora of options — perhaps a standard room, a deluxe room, a premium room, an ocean view room, a garden view room, a junior suite, or even a presidential suite —...
Frequent Miler
Super Stacking Stories | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep334 | 11-28-25
In today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about the many things we got wrong last week (oops!), how Etihad is sinking to a new low, and we’ll reminisce about our extreme stacking adventures. Super Stacking Stories Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click...
Points With a Crew
Marriott Bonvoy Black Friday Cyber Sale – Up to 25% Off
Unlock up to 25% off winter stays with the Marriott Bonvoy Cyber Sale — Barcelona city breaks, ski resorts, or beach escapes. Book soon!
Running with Miles
Awesome Deal! Get a Free $50 Just For Shopping Online [New Rakuten Members Only]
You are already shopping online - why not get a free $50 for doing it? Here is what you need to get that free $50 (new Rakuten members only). The post Awesome Deal! Get a Free $50 Just For Shopping Online [New Rakuten Members Only] appeared first on Running with Miles.
Frequent Miler
Bypass 5/24: A new way to find Chase pre-approved credit card offers
This past week, Nick published a post about how to look for a pre-approved 175K welcome offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card. If you’re not interested in the Sapphire Reserve card, you might’ve given that post a miss. If so, you would’ve missed out on what could be an...
Travel Codex
Airbus A320 Recall Throws Travel Into Chaos
If you’re flying this Thanksgiving, brace yourself. Airbus just dropped a bombshell: a major recall on its A320 family aircraft after a flight control software issue surfaced. This isn’t a minor tweak, it’s an urgent directive that requires grounding affected planes until updates are complete. And yes, this impacts some...
The Travel Sisters
Best Amazon Black Friday Deals on Travel Tech, Gear, Luggage and More!
Here are the best Amazon Black Friday deals we have found on travel tech, travel gear and luggage so far. The post Best Amazon Black Friday Deals on Travel Tech, Gear, Luggage and More! appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
Miles To Memories
Bad Vegas Numbers, Flamingo 80th Renovations, Vegas Loop Airport Rides in 2026 & Stunning Morimoto!
Vegas Loop airport rides in 2026, Flamingo's big renovations, more bad Vegas numbers and more! The post Bad Vegas Numbers, Flamingo 80th Renovations, Vegas Loop Airport Rides in 2026 & Stunning Morimoto! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Ryanair Axes Its $91 “Prime” Loyalty Program After Just 8 Months — Says It Was “Too Generous” To 55,000 Members
Ryanair is killing its new $91-a-year “Prime” loyalty program after just eight months, blaming the shutdown on being “too generous” to 55,000 subscribers. The numbers tell a different story: weak demand, bad unit economics, and a bundle that undercut the ancillaries Ryanair depends on for profit. Continue reading Ryanair Axes Its...
Points With a Crew
Black Friday Deal: Save 40% on a point.me Annual Standard Plan (Best Price of the Year!)
Save 40% on a point.me Standard annual plan for Black Friday. Unlock cheaper award flights, transfer tips, alerts and expert-level award searches.
Will Run For Miles
Black Friday: Phenomenal Half-Off Deal at Thrifty Traveler
Until December 2, new subscribers can get Thrifty Travel Premium flight deal alerts for only $49.99 The post Black Friday: Phenomenal Half-Off Deal at Thrifty Traveler appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
2PAXfly
QANTAS & VIRGIN: What travellers need to know about the ban on power bank use on flights
If you’re the sort of traveller who boards a flight with your phone at 23%, a laptop on life support, and a power bank the size of a small brick, brace yourself. Australian airlines, that’s Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink and Virgin Australia, are banning the use of portable power banks onboard...
2PAXfly
LOUNGE REVIEW: Adelaide Qantas Business Class lounge — ceiling leaks already
This is my first visit to the new Qantas Business Lounge at Adelaide Airport, which opened earlier this year, and was carved out of the old Qantas Club. Background For many years, Adelaide didn’t have a dedicated Qantas Business Class lounge. In August 2022, Qantas first announced plans to redevelop...
2PAXfly
AIR NEW ZEALAND: Airpoints loyalty program to become ‘Koru’ from April 2026
Air New Zealand has revealed some of the details of the makeover of its loyalty program., From April 2026, the long-running Airpoints program will be renamed and reborn as Koru. As well as a new name, there will be newly named tiers and new benefits. Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil...
2PAXfly
MELBOURNE AIRPORT: New AU$500m baggage system — fewer lost bags & faster check-in
Melbourne Airport says it’s about to drag its international baggage handling into the 21st century, with testing now underway on a half-billion-dollar, German-built, fully automated baggage system that promises faster processing, real-time bag tracking, and fewer bags going AWOL between check-in and carousel. The system, built by logistics heavyweight Beumer...
2PAXfly
EMIRATES: to roll out free Starlink WiFi for all cabins
Emirates is preparing to consign slow inflight Wi-Fi to the dustbin of aviation history, confirming it will roll out free, ultra-fast Starlink internet across its entire fleet of 232 Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s. This will create the world’s largest Starlink-enabled international fleet and marks a genuine turning point for...
2PAXfly
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...
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...