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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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The Bulkhead Seat
ICE to Conduct Three Weeks of Document Checks at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are preparing to conduct increased document checks at… The post ICE to Conduct Three Weeks of Document Checks at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
The New Credit Cards I Picked Up in 2025: Keep, Drawer, or Cancel?
Every year, I end up picking up a few new credit cards. And each one has a specific reason. Maybe a card has a huge welcome offer. Maybe there’s a…
Your Mileage May Vary
The New Credit Cards I Picked Up in 2025: Keep, Drawer, or Cancel?
Every year, I end up picking up a few new credit cards. And each one has a specific reason. Maybe a card has a huge welcome offer. Maybe there’s a…
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Multiwallet Dual-Wallet System
The Multiwallet dual-wallet system from Chiseled Design is made out of genuine leather and comes with RFID blocking, a passport holder, and ...
One Mile at a Time
My 6 Weirdest Hotel Experiences Ever, From The Funny To The Freaky
I’ve spent a lot of nights at hotels over the years. For a couple of years when I was younger, I even lived in hotels full time. So I have a lot of memorable experiences — some good, some bad, and some just plain strange. In this post, I thought...
Monkey Miles
5 Free Hyatt Nights! New World of Hyatt Credit Card offer
Let's walk through the Chase World of Hyatt credit card including benefits and how I would use the points The post 5 Free Hyatt Nights! New World of Hyatt Credit Card offer appeared first on Monkey Miles.
ATX Jetsetter
Guide to American Airlines Flagship Lounge Access
An in depth guide to American Airlines Flagship Lounge access when traveling with the airline and its partners. The post Guide to American Airlines Flagship Lounge Access appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
ATX Jetsetter
Guide to American Airlines Flagship Lounge Access
An in depth guide to American Airlines Flagship Lounge access when traveling with the airline and its partners. The post Guide to American Airlines Flagship Lounge Access appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
One Mile at a Time
My 5 Weirdest Hotel Experiences Ever, From The Funny To The Freaky
I’ve spent a lot of nights at hotels over the years. For a couple of years when I was younger, I even lived in hotels full time. So I have a lot of memorable experiences — some good, some bad, and some just plain strange. In this post, I thought...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Doubles Down On LAX With New Nonstop Routes For Summer 2026
United Airlines has quietly announced a slate of new domestic routes for summer 2026, but the most interesting part of the expansion is not the seasonal leisure flying out of the Midwest or East Coast. It’s what United is doing at its competitive Los Angeles hub. United Airlines Adds New...
Frequent Miler
World of Hyatt card: Increased welcome offer of up to 5 Category 1-4 free night certs
After months of sitting in the doldrums of welcome offer mediocrity, there’s an increased welcome offer out for the Chase World of Hyatt card: you’ll get three Hyatt Category 1-4 free night certificates after spending $5k within the first three months, plus two more after spending a total of $15K...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Fly Singapore Airlines out of the U.S. and earn up to 6,000 bonus KrisFlyer Miles
Singapore Airlines is already out with flight bonus offer for their flights departing out of the U.S.! This bonus even covers their fifth freedom route from New York to Frankfurt and Los Angeles to Tokyo. In addition to the bonus miles, select routes out of the U.S. are being offered...
Bald Thoughts
Flying Blue Promo Awards: January 2026 – Starting at 7,500 Miles
Learn about the latest Flying Blue promo awards, including destinations, mileage requirements, and how to earn and redeem miles. The post Flying Blue Promo Awards: January 2026 – Starting at 7,500 Miles appeared first on BaldThoughts.
Josh Trips
Registration is now open for tickets to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028
If you’re at all considering attending the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, you can now register for tickets… The post Registration is now open for tickets to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 appeared first on Josh Trips.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Allegiant Air to Acquire Sun Country Airlines
Allegiant Air announced that the airline will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a deal that is valued at approximately $1.5 billion. The combined entity of the two ultra-low-cost leisure airlines will serve 22 million customers annually with a combined fleet of 195 airplanes in almost 175 cities with greater than...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Allegiant Air to Acquire Sun Country Airlines
Allegiant Air announced that the airline will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a deal that is valued at approximately $1.5 billion. The combined entity of the two ultra-low-cost leisure airlines will serve 22 million customers annually with a combined fleet of 195 airplanes in almost 175 cities with greater than...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Buy IHG One Rewards points with a 100% bonus
IHG One Rewards members can earn up to a 100% bonus with the hotel program’s latest sale for buying points that runs until February 5, 2026. With this version of the 100% bonus offer you can buy up to 200,000 points and receive 400,000 in total with bonus which will...
You Are Travel
Yet Another Luxury Hotel Brand On the High Seas – Corinthia Yacht Club
​tl;dr – This boutique hotel brand offers a unique model for your luxury water adventures. ​I maintain a… The post Yet Another Luxury Hotel Brand On the High Seas – Corinthia Yacht Club appeared first on You Are Travel.
View from the Wing
The Plane Started Moving. Then Passengers Heard Someone Yelling From the Cargo Hold
An Air Canada flight out of Toronto started taxiing when passengers say they heard someone yelling from the cargo hold. The aircraft returned to the gate, the worker was freed, and the airline says no one was hurt. Now Air Canada is investigating how the doors were closed with a...
One Mile at a Time
New Bilt Credit Card & Rent Rewards Details Unveiled: Everything Changes
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
You Are Travel
Corinthia Set Debut Its First Property in Rome
​tl;dr – A new luxury hotel in Rome. ​Boutique luxury hotel chain Corinthia will open its first property… The post Corinthia Set Debut Its First Property in Rome appeared first on You Are Travel.
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The Airport Perk Most Travelers Don’t Know About Is Quietly Expanding
Clearing immigration after an international flight can turn a smooth trip into a slog — long lines, cramped corridors, and the constant fear you’re about to miss a connection. But…
Your Mileage May Vary
The Airport Perk Most Travelers Don’t Know About Is Quietly Expanding
Clearing immigration after an international flight can turn a smooth trip into a slog — long lines, cramped corridors, and the constant fear you’re about to miss a connection. But…
Miles To Memories
New Welcome Bonus for All Three Avios Credit Cards, Earn 90,000 Avios
All three Avios cards have increased welcome offers which are available on each airline's website. You can now earn 90,000 Avios with each card. The post New Welcome Bonus for All Three Avios Credit Cards, Earn 90,000 Avios appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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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...