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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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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...
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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...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ryanair Gets ‘Schooled’ By Starlink After Outspoken CEO Says Wi-Fi Service Would Result In 2% Fuel Penalty
Europe’s largest low-cost airline, Ryanair, has been ‘schooled’ by Starlink over what Elon Musk has described as “misinformed” claims that the in-flight Wi-Fi service would add a 2% fuel penalty to its flights. On Wednesday, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary ruled out adding in-flight Wi-Fi to its flights because of...
Frequent Miler
My take on Bilt 2.0
Bilt arguably has the best set of transfer partners and the best periodic transfer bonuses among transferable points programs. Despite that, Bilt hasn’t been my favorite transferable points program. The primary reason for this is that Bilt points have been hard to earn in large quantities unless you have very...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa Group Airlines Will Crack Down With Stricter Power Bank Rules Starting Tomorrow
The Lufthansa Group will implement new restrictions on power banks across all of the… The post Lufthansa Group Airlines Will Crack Down With Stricter Power Bank Rules Starting Tomorrow appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Car Rental Bonus Mile and Point offers for January 2026
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...
Points With a Crew
Get An Easy $50 From Rakuten (Deal Extended)
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Construction to Replace AirTrain at Newark Airport: January 2026 Travel Alert
As part of the overall redevelopment of Newark International Airport called EWR Vision Plan, construction to replace the current AirTrain system will begin effective as of tomorrow, Thursday, January 15, 2026 — which includes the temporary suspension of service — and is expected to last at least four years. Ground was...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt promo: Get free breakfast & up to 25% off on stays in Europe, Africa, & Middle East
World of Hyatt has launched a new sale on paid stays which can save you up to 25% on stays at participating properties in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. What makes this sale even more attractive is that it includes complimentary breakfast – ideal if you don’t have Globalist...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hotel Genevieve – JDV by Hyatt
I had never spent any time in Louisville, but a client dinner last month… The post Hotel Review: Hotel Genevieve – JDV by Hyatt appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Update: Saks has filed for bankruptcy (use those gift cards and credits)
Update 1/14/26: In non-shocking news given all the widespread rumors recently, Saks Fifth Avenue has filed (gift link) for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company is still in business, so you can continue still take advantage of your $50 American Express Platinum Card® benefit, redeem existing Saks gift cards, etc....
Your Mileage May Vary
The Credit Cards I Actually Used Most in 2025 (And What I’d Do Differently)
It’s common to see posts about which credit cards are in someone’s wallet, offering a snapshot of their strategy and why they use each card. Some cards might serve niche…
Your Mileage May Vary
The Credit Cards I Actually Used Most in 2025 (And What I’d Do Differently)
It’s common to see posts about which credit cards are in someone’s wallet, offering a snapshot of their strategy and why they use each card. Some cards might serve niche…
The Bulkhead Seat
Former NYC Mayor Adams Threatens Female Passenger With a Punch in the Face
Former mayors have been a topic of discussion on The Bulkhead Seat this week.… The post Former NYC Mayor Adams Threatens Female Passenger With a Punch in the Face appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Amex Rewards Checking: $250 bonus for new customers (targeted?)
American Express is out with another bonus offer for its Rewards Checking account: Earn a $250 bonus when you open a new American Express Rewards Checking account and receive a direct deposit totaling $5,000 or more within 90 days. Note that you must be a current consumer cardholder for at...
Josh Trips
My airline and hotel loyalty strategy for 2026
I’m declaring 2026 the year of freedom as, for the first time since I started traveling, I have… The post My airline and hotel loyalty strategy for 2026 appeared first on Josh Trips.
View from the Wing
I Expected a Basic Room Near Miami Airport—Here’s How I Ended Up in the Presidential Suite
I booked what I thought would be a simple one-night stay near Miami airport—then the front desk handed me keys to the Presidential Suite. Here’s how that happened, why this property has become my go-to for airport overnights (especially with kids), and what made this upgrade worth writing about.
Frequent Miler
Hilton Honors promo: Earn 2,000 bonus points per stay from 1/15/26-4/30/26
Hilton Honors has opened registration for their latest promotion which is offering 2,000 bonus points on all stays through the end of April. The Deal Earn 2,000 bonus points on all Hilton stays. Direct link to registration. Key Terms Offer valid for stays completed January 15 – April 30, 2026...
One Mile at a Time
Why I Decided On The Bilt Palladium Card, And How My “Application” Went
Link: Apply for a Bilt credit card, whether youre a new or existing cardmember
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
January 14 Bonus Offer Highlight: Coast Hotels Coast Rewards – Earn 2x points for stays in Canada & the U.S.
Today's bonus offer highlight is the next systemwide from Coast Hotels who are offering 2x Coast Rewards points for stays in Canada & the U.S. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post January 14 Bonus Offer Highlight: Coast Hotels Coast Rewards – Earn 2x points for stays...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
January 14 Bonus Offer Highlight: Coast Hotels Coast Rewards – Earn 2x points for stays in Canada & the U.S.
Today's bonus offer highlight is the next systemwide from Coast Hotels who are offering 2x Coast Rewards points for stays in Canada & the U.S. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post January 14 Bonus Offer Highlight: Coast Hotels Coast Rewards – Earn 2x points for stays...
Points With a Crew
4 tips to survive a red eye flight in economy
Taking a red eye flight in economy class? Here are 4 must-do tips if you want to try and get some sleep on the flight
Your Mileage May Vary
TSA Finally Addresses Inconsistency… With Even More Inconsistency
There are a lot of things at the airport that can cause stress. The prices of everything you can buy there. Long queues for virtually everything. Unwanted surprises like sudden…
Monkey Miles
Official Details on all 3 Bilt Credit Cards and program overview
Bilt Mastercard® is the first no annual fee card to allow users to earn transferrable points on rent without a fee The post Official Details on all 3 Bilt Credit Cards and program overview appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Miles To Memories
New Hilton Promotion Offers 2,000 Bonus Points on Every Stay Through April
Hilton has launched a new global promotion, offering 2,000 bonus points for every stay through the end of April. The post New Hilton Promotion Offers 2,000 Bonus Points on Every Stay Through April appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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...
2PAXfly
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...
Wild About Travel
Grounded for Good: The Airlines That Didn’t Survive 2025
For over a decade, I’ve been keeping note of which airlines go out of business each year. Do you recognise any of these? Air BelgiumBelgium. Founded: 2016. Commenced: 2018. Passenger operations ceased: 2024 (bankruptcy). Passenger flying had already stopped following the 2024 insolvency. After that, it was limited to wet‑lease...