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HEATHROW: Closed for the day (Friday 21 March) due to substation fire
London’s main airport, Heathrow, has been forced to close due to a large fire at an adjacent substation that provides it with power. According to a statement from Heathrow authorities, the airport is suffering from a ‘significant power outage’. “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will...
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QANTAS: The Americas — north and south on Red Tail sale. Some real bargains
Qantas had a Red Tail sale similar to this last year, from memory. It had a North American sale just after its double status credits promotion. I picked up a roughly AU$7,000 Business Class fare to Vancouver for September ’24. A trip I eventually had to delay and then cancel...
Wild About Travel
One of Japan’s Three Great Gardens
Kōraku-en is gorgeous Japanese garden located near Okayama Castle in Okayama City, Japan. It is considered one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, alongside Kenroku-en in Kanazawa and Kairaku-en in Mito. It is a place where visitors can enjoy the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese garden design, offering a very peaceful...
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AIR FRANCE: New La Première first class cabin announced. No door scandaleux!
Air France has announced the launch of a completely redesigned La Première first-class cabin for the 777-300ER fleet. Four suites will occupy the first five windows, meaning each suite will cover nearly 3.5 square metres (376 square feet). The suite will premiere in the northern hemisphere spring 2025. The first...
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Traveling For Miles
Look out for a truly fantastic new welcome offer from Chase
One of the few benefits of writing for a site like this one is that every now and again banks, PR agencies, hotels, airlines, and loyalty programs present you with information that hasn't yet been made available to the general public. The post Look out for a truly fantastic new welcome...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Air France La Premiere First Class Boeing 777 (MIA-CDG)
For the first segment of our royal visit to Versailles, we flew Air France’s Boeing 777-300ER La Premiere first class on the eight hour flight from Miami (MIA) to Paris (CDG). Air France is known for having one of the world’s best first class products, though I hadn’t flown it...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Air Lines Messed Up My Gluten Free Meal
Background I’m Gluten Free.  Not because it’s trendy or because I think it will make me lose weight (it hasn’t) but because my body simply can’t deal with gluten.  If I eat even a small amount I feel miserable.  So I’m careful with what I eat on land, at sea,...
Miles For Family
Hits and Misses on Icon of the Seas, the World’s Largest Cruise Ship
Last week, my family of 5 cruised on Royal Carribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. Overall, we had a great time! Of course, no vacation is ever perfect. Here are hits and misses from our experience on Icon of the Seas. Hit: Shows and Entertainment By...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
It Says ‘No Stowage’ For a Reason: Passenger Delays United Airlines Flight After Pulling Overhead Panel Away From Ceiling
A hapless passenger ended up causing a significant delay to a United Airlines plane after forcibly trying to open an overhead locker that wasn’t actually an overhead locker, managing to pull a large overhead panel away from the ceiling. A photo of the damage was shared on a popular flight...
One Mile at a Time
Which Airlines Offer Complimentary Chauffeur Service?
There are many ways that airlines try to differentiate themselves in first and business class, from the inflight product, to the ground experience. In some cases the ground experience starts before you even get to the airport, as some airlines offer complimentary chauffeur service to and from the airport. In...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: British Airways Galleries First Lounge (LHR – T5 South)
The British Airways Galleries First Lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 5 South is no Concorde Room, but a nice step up from the crowded business class lounge one floor above. British Airways Galleries First Lounge London (LHR T5 South) Review This lounge is also not on par with the Cathay...
Wingtips
What Does Hilton Gold Get You with the Amex Platinum?
If you’ve forked out £650 for the American Express Platinum card, you’re probably expecting the royal treatment everywhere… The post What Does Hilton Gold Get You with the Amex Platinum? appeared first on Wingtips.
One Mile at a Time
Today Only: Up To 4x Bonus Miles On Apple Purchases
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles and points for purchases youd make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones youd earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Doubles Overtime Pay Rates in Bid to Recover From Unprecedented Closure Of Heathrow Airport
As British Airways continues to recover from the unprecedented closure of Heathrow Airport last Friday, the carrier is now offering cabin crew double the normal overtime incentive pay to encourage staffers to give up their days off. Given the fact that British Airways is, by far, the largest airline to...
Nerd Ka Travel
Sheraton Keystone Indianapolis Hotel Review 2025
After staying at the Sheraton Keystone Indianapolis last year, I wanted to share my experience, especially since I really enjoyed the hotel’s location. This post may contain affiliate links. Clicking on my affiliate links will earn me a small commission,
Frequent Miler
Best ways to get to South America using points and miles (2025)
Looking for the cheapest ways to get to South America? This post outlines the best options available to get there using frequent flyer rewards programs available to the major US transferable currencies, including American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Marriott Bonvoy and Wells...
Points With a Crew
Amex Delta Gold vs. Delta Gold Business – which is better?
Several Amex Delta credit cards currently have outstanding signup bonuses. Looking at the Delta Gold personal vs. Delta Gold business cards - how can you decide which is better?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
I Would Be Mortified to Be a Parent of These Children.
I would be mortified to be a parent of these children that I encountered while staying at a resort property in Fiji, where I do not recall seeing more children in one place in my life outside of a school. While I was dining... The post I Would Be Mortified to Be...
Your Mileage May Vary
Gas Stations Near Orlando Airport That Aren’t a Rip-Off for Tourists
A while back, I wrote a post about two gas stations near Orlando International Airport (MCO) that rip off tourists with prices that are usually over 2x the norm. The…
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Chicago O’Hare International
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER on final approach to Chicago O’Hare International during a wet Sunday afternoon Qatar Airways operates a fleet of 57 Boeing 777-300ER in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-200,...
View from the Wing
Airlines Could Save $100 Million A Year If Everyone Went To The Bathroom Before Boarding
Crazy stat: "If every passenger remembered to go to the bathroom before boarding" airlines would save $100 million a year on jet fuel from reduced weight. Continue reading Airlines Could Save $100 Million A Year If Everyone Went To The Bathroom Before Boarding...
Josh Trips
Westin Bora Bora vs. St. Regis Bora Bora: which is better?
I just got back from my fourth trip to Bora Bora, where I stayed at and reviewed Bora…
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card $300 Restaurant Credit: How It Works
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card (review) is Marriott’s most premium co-branded credit card, and there are all kinds of reasons to consider picking it up, including a great welcome offer.
Your Mileage May Vary
Don’t Forget to Change This Phone Setting Before Your Next Trip
If you’re like me, there are probably hundreds of functions and settings on your phone that you don’t even know exist. When installing an update, it’s easier to leave the…
Frequent Miler
Save 25% on select partner economy class flights with Emirates Skywards
Emirates Skywards is offering an award ticket sale for economy class flights on select partner airlines, including domestic economy class awards on United Airlines. Emirates isn’t often your best option for booking its partners, but in some cases this could work out to be a decent deal if you can book...
ATX Jetsetter
Mass Protests in Istanbul Are Impacting Travelers and Tourists
Mass protests in Istanbul have impacted travel to and from the Turkish capital as well as local public transportation networks. The post Mass Protests in Istanbul Are Impacting Travelers and Tourists appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Points With a Crew
Did I Just Get Scammed By Rome Taxi Drivers?
I think that a Roman taxi driver tried to scam me by charging an inflated price to go from Rome to Fiumicino airport, which seems par for the course for taxis in Rome...
Suites and Lobbies
Flight Review: Mokulele Airlines – Lanai (LNY) to Honolulu (HNL)
Small-plane flights in Hawaiʻi have a certain magic that’s hard to beat—especially when the weather cooperates. My recent evening flight on Mokulele Airlines from Lānaʻi Airport (LNY) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL) was one of those perfect island hops, with crystal-clear skies and postcard-worthy views the whole way. See the...
2PAXfly
AUSTRALIA: Passenger protections go to Senate enquiry
Australia’s airline industry is under fire again, with renewed scrutiny on passenger rights and compensation for delays and cancellations at a Senate inquiry. It looks like Qantas will need to be dragged kicking and screaming to compensate consumers for not delivering flights on time. Remember this is the airline that...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: What can we expect from the new CEO Dave Emerson
Don’t expect any flashy moves. Virgin Australia’s new CEO, Dave Emerson, has a clear mandate: stay the course while delivering solid returns so we can sell this thing and make a killing. Well, that at least is my interpretation of what Virgin Australia’s majority owners, Bain Capital, will want. Minority...
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CATHAY PACIFIC: Business Class Aria Suites come to Sydney end of March 2025
Almost universally hailed for their comfort and technology, the new Business Class Aria Suites on Cathay Pacific 777s will arrive in Sydney this month according to ET. Background Cathay Pacific has been a leader in passenger comfort and privacy in Business Class. In 2011, the airline introduced reverse herringbone seats...
Wild About Travel
Exploring Okayama’s Crow Castle: A Journey Through Time and Culture
While in Okayama, a visit to its castle was a must. The castle’s exterior, made of wooden panels painted with black lacquer, earned it the nickname “Crow Castle.” Built in 1597, it survived centuries of history before being taken over by the Ministry of War in 1869, when many of...
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QANTAS: Double Status Credits and Points promo 2025 LIVE!
Here are the details at a glance so you can get right onto booking to earn double points or double status credits: REGISTER for the promotion on the Qantas website or via the app before you book your flights CHOOSE either double Points or double Status Credits BOOK BY your...
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QANTAS: Round the world flights need more classic rewards
Qantas Frequent Flyers are great hoarders of points for that special trip. They think in terms of an around-the-world trip in business class on Qantas and other OneWorld members and partners. Besides the fact that these are a nightmare to try and book yourself without the assistance of the premium...
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QANTAS: Details of Classic Reward redemption downgrades
Qantas announced significant changes to its Frequent Flyer program on 22 January 2025. Most changes were adverse for frequent flyers, including an increase in the number of points needed to redeem Classic Reward seats. Upgrades also require more points, and carrier charges on some routes increased from August 5, 2025....
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KOREAN AIR: New visual brand and values announced
A new 787-10 has been spotted with what is apparently Korean Air’s new livery. Recently, the merging of Korean Airways with Asiana was formally approved, so the corporate branding team requires a new logo, livery, and brand statement. Korean Air – dowdy looks v Asiana contemporary identity The Korean Air...