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SYDNEY AIRPORT: Air traffic control shortages bring chaos
Dozens of flights have been cancelled, and many more were delayed on Thursday, 15 January 2026, according to the AFR. A shortage of air traffic control staff has triggered the worst disruption at Australia’s busiest airport since the pandemic began. As always, when Sydney sneezes, the entire national air network...
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AIRLINES: passengers behaving badly; are ‘aisle lice’ a thing?
These ‘aisle lice’ are new to me, but I love the term. According to an article in The Guardian, the term refers to passengers behaving badly on an aircraft, specifically those passengers show leap up, grab their bags, and try and streak to the front of the aircraft to be...
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CONSUMER LAW: What to do when your flight is cancelled
Flight cancellations are a fact of life in peak travel periods, when airports and airlines are handling record numbers of passengers. When your travel plans suddenly unravel, whether it’s because of weather, airline issues or some other reason, you need to know what your rights are, what you can claim...
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SYDNEY AIRPORT: Air Traffic Control stinks! Sewage smell overwhelms control tower
Air traffic controllers at Sydney Airport were forced to work through overpowering sewage odours during the peak 2024–25 holiday travel period. Some staff were reportedly dry heaving at their desks while managing aircraft movements according to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald. Incident logs from Airservices Australia show the...
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa Nixes Overnight Flights To Israel Over Fears Of A Major Escalation With Iran
German flag carrier Lufthansa has extended the suspension of all overnight flights to Israel until the end of January at the earliest due to the heightened security situation in the Middle East and renewed fears of hostilities with Iran. The decision ensures that pilots and cabin crew no longer have...
View from the Wing
Rare World of Hyatt Card Bonus: Earn 5 Free Nights—With the Same Spend Triggering a 6th Night
Hyatt is back with a rare World of Hyatt Credit Card bonus that can earn five Category 1–4 free nights—and the spend required to unlock all five also puts you in position to earn a sixth Category 1–4 night. If you can use the certificates well (and before they expire),...
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rewards Elite Status: How Is It Earned, What Are The Perks?
Link: Apply or upgrade your existing card to the no annual fee Bilt Blue Card, $95 annual fee Bilt Obsidian Card, or $495 Bilt Palladium Card
Frequent Miler
Singapore Airlines: Premium economybetween Asia and US starting at 55K
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has released its latest list of “Spontaneous Escapes,” discounted award redemptions valid only for travel in the following calendar month. There are several routes available to/from North America this month, though be aware that Spontaneous Escapes bookings are completely inflexible and cannot be changed or cancelled. The...
Live and Let’s Fly
Why Fireworks Are Germany’s One Big Exception To Its Rule-Obsessed Culture
Being in Germany on New Year’s Eve is a reminder that even the most rule-bound societies need one night a year to let everything go up in smoke. Germany Is Strict About Everything Except Fireworks On New Year’s Eve In a country that is fiercely protective of the environment and...
ATX Jetsetter
Exploring Kyoto
Two days in Kyoto gave us a taste of the former Japanese capital, but we need to go back to get the full experience. The post Exploring Kyoto appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
No Work All Travel
Taking a Walk from Kyushu to Honshu
Did you know that one could walk from Kyushu to Honshu? That’s right, Japan’s third-largest island is connected to its largest by a pedestrian tunnel. Coincidentally, it’s also possible to go from Honshu to Shikoku, the country’s fourth-largest, by bike (or a very long walk), but that’s awfully unfair to knees....
Economy Class & Beyond
TAP Air Portugal steps up its Porto Base
TAP Air Portugal is looking to its northern base in Porto, as it strengthens its operations at the airport. TAP Air Portugal Airbus A320.  Routes and Networks For this winter, TAP is offering 135 direct flights per week from Porto to destinations, including 13 weekly flights to four intercontinental destinations:...
View from the Wing
Mom Complains She Had No Extra Room on a 12-Hour Delta Flight—After Buying 2 Seats for 3 People
A mom went viral after complaining she was stuck without “extra room” on a 12-hour Delta flight—because the plane was sold out. The catch: she bought two seats for herself and one child, while her second child flew as a lap infant, so she was always betting on an empty...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — January 16 2026
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...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Passenger Jailed for 18 Months After Inflight Disturbance and Death Threat to Crew Member
A Michigan man who attempted to open an aircraft emergency exit midflight and threatened… The post Delta Passenger Jailed for 18 Months After Inflight Disturbance and Death Threat to Crew Member appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Alviator
Tips On Redeeming Miles To Fly Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines is notoriously stingy with their partner award space. There are some ways to increase your chances, though. The post Tips On Redeeming Miles To Fly Japan Airlines appeared first on The Alviator.
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
One Mile at a Time
Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Review: Best Admirals Club Deal
Link: Learn more about the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
The Points of Life
Jamaica Carnival Review: My Fault Or Miserable Party?
The two most fun days of my life took place in Trinidad for carnival 2019 (see Last Minute Trinidad Carnival Guide! Everything You Need to Know And Stuff You Will Figure Out On Your Own!). Following that blissful event, I decided to incorporate a yearly carnival as part of my...
Miles For Family
Bilt 2.0: Should I Stay, or Should I Go?
I’ve been in Bilt 2.0 overload the past few days. As you probably heard, Bilt just officially launched 3 new credit cards that replace the old Bilt 1.0 Wells Fargo credit card. And if you’re a newbie who’s totally confused about what Bilt even is, here’s a brief recap: Bilt...
Live and Let’s Fly
A Veteran Airline Pilot Warns Spirit Airlines Is Following A Familiar And Dangerous Path
121pilot, our resident commercial airline pilot on Live And Let’s Fly, weighs in on what he sees as a troubling parallel between his former airline and Spirit Airlines. I’ve Seen An Airline Die Before. Spirit Airlines Feels Uncomfortably Familiar. As astute followers of the industry, many readers may already be...
One Mile at a Time
United Boosts Boeing 787-10 Order, Converts 787-9: An Obvious Upgauge
Quite frankly, I’m really confused how this is only happening now, as this seems like the obvious choice…
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Chicago Looks To Sell Naming Rights at O’Hare and Midway—Even for Restrooms, Trash Cans and Pet Relief Areas
Chicago is exploring selling sponsorships and naming rights across O’Hare and Midway—everything from terminals and people-mover stations down to restrooms, trash cans, and pet relief areas. A new RFI asks brands what they’d pay for and how they’d activate it, as the city looks for ways to offset major expansion...
TravelUpdate
Earn 5 Free Nights + $100: Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Review
This card carries an annual fee of just $95 and you can earn 5 free nights and $100 if you sign up now and meet the required minimum spend.
Eye of the Flyer
Disappears TODAY: Earn Over a HALF-MILLION Points with This Crazy Capital One Promotion!
Looking to pad your points and miles account with up to 700,000 miles (maybe more)? Boy, oh, boy, does Capital One have an opportunity for you. And if you want to take advantage of it, hop on the offer soon. We’ve been told it won’t be available through us after...
Frequent Miler
Guide to Airline Companion Tickets for 2026
If you ever travel with others, companion tickets offer the possibility of saving a lot of money or points for the second passenger. This guide describes each companion ticket option available. What’s new? This guide has been updated for 2026, including the addition of the Alaska Summit card 25K and 100K...
One Mile at a Time
United Captain Runs 737 Off Runway: The Cockpit Voice Recorder Is Fascinating
In early 2024, United Airlines had a series of safety incidents that ultimately caused the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase oversight of the airline. Among these incidents was a March 2024 runway excursion at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH), where a Boeing 737 MAX ran off the runway.
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Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Review: Seattle’s Best Domestic Lounge?
The Alaska Airlines North Satellite lounge at Seattle (SEA) is a fitting flagship lounge, with stunning views, cozy seating, and excellent barista-made coffee. Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Seattle Review (SEA) While I considered lounge hopping before my flight back to Chicago, I found this lounge so comfortable that I...
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HOTEL REVIEW: Bring boltcutters? Picton Waterfront Apartments, New Zealand
Our New Zealand holiday continued once we arrived in Picton and alighted from the Interisland ferry, picked up our hire car and made our way to the Waterfront Apartments, ready for our four-night stay, with a view straight down Picton harbour. Car Hire Just a note, that another visitor, who...
Wild About Travel
Johannesburg: First encounter with the City of Gold
Firstly, three fascinating facts about Johannesburg for your next Trivia Pursuit Competition: I flew to Johannesburg expecting not to like it, but there is something about its youthfulness, energy, hustling, humour and beauty that got to me. I rate all the cities I have visited or lived in, and Johannesburg...
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TURKISH AIRLINES: To reverse decision on Premium Economy?
Turkish Airlines could be seriously exploring the return of premium economy to its aircraft cabins. That would fit with the carrier plans to operate some of the longest flights in its history, including nonstop services between Istanbul and Sydney. That’s a development worth the attention of Australian travellers. Premium Economy...
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QANTAS: New Year, means time to plan for the next Qantas Double Status Credits & Points promotion
Each year since at least 2018, Qantas has offered a Double Status and Points promotion in February or March. Sure, it has offered similar promotions on other dates, but February/March are the most consistent and reliable. To that end, with the second week of the new year coming to a...
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CATHAY PACIFIC: Anniversary marks 2026 as 80 years in the air
Cathay Pacific has launched its 80th-anniversary celebrations for 2026, marking eight decades since the airline’s founding in 1946. The anniversary program is being rolled out under the theme ’80 Years Together’. The biggest indicator is an aircraft painted in retro livery. The birthday celebrations were formally launched at a Hong...
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STARLUX: Takes delivery of first A350-1000
Starlux Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the first Taiwanese airline to operate Airbus’ largest long-range twin-engine aircraft, a fleet milestone that has implications for Australian travellers flying long haul via Asia. The aircraft, registered B-58551, was handed over at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters before operating a...
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2026: What’s new in the sky for Australian travellers
There are some interesting changes in aviation for 2026. It’s mainly about longer flights, that get you there moe quickly. It’s also about flying quieter and more comfortably for those uninterrupted very long hours. Most of these innovations have already been announced, but I thought at the beginning of 2026,...
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VENEZUELA: The effect of the USA military action on aviation for Australians
The U.S. military operation in Venezuela in early January 2026 has had a direct impact on aviation in the Americas, with flow-on effects for Australian travellers transiting through the United States, the Caribbean and parts of Latin America. While Venezuela itself is not a common destination for Australians, changes to...