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QANTAS: Increases frequent flyer redemption costs for domestic fares with introduction of Classic Plus rewards
The Classic Plus Rewards scheme was rolled out in July 2024 to partially revamp the Qantas Frequent Flyer scheme. Qantas touted it as making thousands of seats available at a level lower than the ‘Points Plus Pay’ scheme, but it seems to have effectively replaced Classic Rewards. This is particularly...
Wild About Travel
I value tranquillity and nature but also enjoy the vibrancy and history of cities. I am drawn to parks that offer more than just open space—whether that’s cultural importance, scenic beauty, or diverse activities. This reflects a balance in my personality: an appreciation for both relaxation and engagement, for nature...
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QANTAS: Partners with Oman Air for reward seats
In a flurry of announcements the day before its Annual General Meeting on Friday, 25 October, Qantas shared its partnership with Oman Air. The airline is set to join the OneWorld alliance in 2025. It is unclear if this partnership will allow access to Oman Air reward seats before or...
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QANTAS: Double Status Credits or Points promo from now to 31 October
Usually predicted for February or March each year, Qantas is offering a double status credits of points promotion for bookings made between now and Thursday 31 October for travel between 1 November 2024 to 19 October 2025. Qantas has been shovelling out a number of announcements before its AGM on...
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My Journey to Redeem Orphaned Caesars Reward Credits with Caesars Racebook App
Good afternoon everyone, I hope you had a great weekend and are excited for Halloween later this week.  For better or worse, I am the kind of person that hates to let airline miles, hotel points, free night certificates, and companion fares expire.  I can now add casino rewards to...
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Three Easy AMEX Offers For Everyday Spending
One of the things I appreciate most about American Express is their AMEX Offers. Unlike promotions from other credit cards, which can be difficult to redeem or of little value,…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Slashes Single-Use Plastics For Inflight Service By 50% With New Bamboo Cups and Wood Stir Sticks
Southwest Airlines is introducing new bamboo cups for cold beverages and wooden stir sticks on all of its flights in a bid to reduce its reliance on single-use plastics. The airline believes that the new cups and stir sticks will help it beat its target of reducing single-use plastics by...
The Bulkhead Seat
airBaltic Announces Nine New Routes This Winter
airBaltic is the flag carrier of Latvia. It main hub is Riga International Airport… The post airBaltic Announces Nine New Routes This Winter appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Capital One Savor Card: 6 Reasons To Apply
The Capital One Savor Card is a card that I personally have, and that I find to be quite valuable. While you can read a full review of the card, below I wanted to share six reasons that I think the Capital One Savor is worth it, especially as the...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter – SNAPPY Mobile Phone Grip (back by Tuesday)
The SNAPPY mobile phone grip combines some of the best features of a phone grip, selfie stick, power bank and gimbal. It's on Kickstarter for ...
Points With a Crew
This Is the Miles and Points Book You Definitely Need to Have
I enjoy reading, but it’s not often that I get to read a book that is so tied in to one of my own pursuits. After all, there is no book about trying to visit every county in the United States. Though I suppose there are (lots of) books about...
Miles To Memories
JetBlue Adds More Eligible Airlines for Mosaic Status Match
JetBlue has launched an ongoing status matching program for select elite frequent fliers from major US airlines. The post JetBlue Adds More Eligible Airlines for Mosaic Status Match appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Can You Go On A Cruise If You Have A Criminal Record? It’s Complicated
You’ve probably heard that cruising has become a hot way to travel over the past couple of years. In 2023 alone, cruise passengers topped over 31 million, a 7% increase…
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United Airlines Launches TSA PreCheck Touchless ID In Delta Air Lines Stronghold
United Airlines has rolled out Touchless ID at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), a fortress hub for Delta Air Lines, for travelers enrolled in the TSA PreCheck program. United Airlines Expands Touchless ID To Salt Lake City I’ve raved about TSA Touchless ID at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)...
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Wyndham Teams Up with Reside to Offer Upscale Residence-Style Accommodations
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Reside have teamed up to offer upscale residence-style accommodations in urban destinations around the country. The post Wyndham Teams Up with Reside to Offer Upscale Residence-Style Accommodations appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Cockpit Screens Went Blank as Chemical Odor Filled Flight Deck of Frontier Airlines Plane That Made Dramtic Emergency Landing in Las Vegas
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its preliminary report into a dramatic emergency landing of a Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 at Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport on October 5 which resulted in flames and smoke shooting out of the main landing gears as it came to a halt...
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Airlines Switches To Bamboo Cups, Wood Stir Sticks
If you’re a frequent Southwest Airlines flyer, you may notice some changes to the inflight service on your next flight.
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New Rule To Pay Passengers For Flight Delays Advances – But Will It Raise Fares And Survive In Court?
A year and a half ago President Biden announced new rules coming to require airlines to pay cash compensation for flight delays and cancellations. Think of it as the U.S.'s answer to Europe's 'EU261' compensation. Continue reading New Rule To Pay Passengers For Flight Delays Advances – But Will It Raise...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Holiday Inn, Helsinki Airport – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
The Holiday Inn, Helsinki Airport Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for another night stop, this time at a Holiday Inn near Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Is it worth staying near the airport, or is a city stay more appropriate?  In this adventure I needed a break 02:40...
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Brightline Orlando Service Turns One: Ridership and Revenue Trends
The Brightline train service connecting Orlando and South Florida recently marked its first anniversary, having begun operations on September 22, 2023. This service had long been anticipated as a viable…
Miles To Memories
Hyatt’s New Venture Adds 23 All-Inclusive in Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, and Spain
Hyatt announced today a 50/50 joint venture with Grupo Piñero which is expected to expand Hyatt’s all-inclusive room portfolio by approximately 30 precent. The post Hyatt’s New Venture Adds 23 All-Inclusive in Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, and Spain appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Alaska Lounge Membership Cost Increasing In 2025 (Again)
Alaska Airlines has just announced that the cost of an Alaska Lounge membership will be increasing as of February 2025, though we don’t yet have the full details. This will be the second year in a row that Alaska increases the cost of a lounge membership, and it will be...
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October 28 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 30,000 bonus points on private home rentals with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
Today's bonus offer highlight is the next promotion from Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy who offering 30,000 bonus points on private home rentals of 2 or more nights. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post October 28 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 30,000 bonus...
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Save 10% at Select Marriott Brands with New Chase Offers
Chase is targeting some cardholders with new offers for savings at select Marriott brands. The post Save 10% at Select Marriott Brands with New Chase Offers appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Watch: Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner Badly Damaged After Landing Gear Gets Stuck in Drain Hole
A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner belonging to Qatar Airways was badly damaged last week after one of the landing gears got stuck in a drain hole as it was pulling up to the gate at the airline’s hub in Doha. The nine-year-old aircraft had just arrived at Doha Hamad International Airport...
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How To Beat The Lines To Visit The Colosseum, Forum And Palatine Hill (Ancient Rome Hack)
Visiting the Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill or other ancient Rome sites? Here's my one trick to let you skip all the lines and let you walk right in ...
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British Airways Slashes Catering, Tells Flight Attendants To Stop Saying “Sorry”
British Airways is telling its flight attendants to stop saying “sorry” for catering cuts as it attempts to slash catering onboard even as its competitors improve meals onboard. As British Airways Cuts Premium Cabin Catering, It Tells Its Flight Attendants Not To Say Sorry… In systemwide flight attendant training at...
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Alaska Airlines Increases Lounge Membership Fees In 2025
Alaska Airlines is increasing the cost to enter its lounges starting in February 2025.… The post Alaska Airlines Increases Lounge Membership Fees In 2025 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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AUSTRALIA: Makes incoming passenger card digital
Qantas is trialling a digital version of the Australia Travel Declaration card on select routes to from New Zealand. In this joint initiative with the Australian Government, Qantas passengers arriving in Australia from New Zealand will experience this new fast-track arrival process. Qantas is piloting the new Australia Digital Travel...
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QANTAS: Will pay millions to workers it illegally sacked
The Federal Court of Australia has provided a judgement on three ground-handling employees illegally sacked by Qantas in 2019. The court has already determined that the sacking was illegal. This decision is a ‘test case’ to determine how much the 1,700 workers will be compensated for the illegal action. Punitive...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Velocity Frequent Flyer program becomes spend based
Virgin Australia today released details of changes to its Velocity Frequent Flyer program. Some come into effect immediately, and some in October 2025. Unsurprisingly, most changes are adverse for Frequent Flyers. Status earned will now be based on what you spend instead of a combination of where you travel and...
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Perth, Western Australia: Sun, Sea, and Space
OverviewWhen you hear the name “Perth,” it’s worth noting that there are actually three places that share the name: Perth in Scotland, Perth in Tasmania, and the vibrant capital of Western Australia, which I’m reviewing here. Perth, WA, is known for its vast open spaces, stunning coastlines, and year-round sunshine....
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QANTAS: Adds USA capacity and a new Palau route
Qantas is shaking things up internationally from February 2025. It is shuffling around the timings of some routes to make aircraft use more efficient and increase capacity on some routes because of the return to air of two A380s. It’s also launching a new route to the Pacific, with flights...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Bain Capital makes AU$1 Billion dollars out of airline – already.
Over the last few days, some of Virgin Australia’s (VA) finances have been reported publicly. VA does not need to conform to the strict accounting and reporting strictures of companies listed on the Australia Securities Exchange (ASX), so it can be more selective about what it reports. Virgin revealed on...
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BudapestBudapest: The Evolving Beauty of the DanubeBudapest, a tale fo two cities
September 8, 2024, by Martin J CowlingLeave A Comment OverviewBudapest has long been one of my favorite cities, and this winter visit marks my tenth time here. My first visit was back in 1990, when the city was still shaking off the remnants of communism and transitioning to capitalism. Nearly...
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QANTAS: Flight Credit changes and fee changes delayed
Qantas has been trying to reform the damage it self-inflicted on its reputation with everything from better food to more recognition on board for frequent flyer status. Then it goes and pisses it all against the wall with more punishing flight change fees. Fortunately, it has seen the folly of...