2PAXfly
INDIA: Qantas and Jetstar plan sub-continental expansion with new jets
Australia’s fast-growing demand for travel to India is about to be met with renewed enthusiasm from Qantas and Jetstar. As both airlines usher in new long-range aircraft, they’re preparing to expand their presence on routes to the subcontinent significantly. For travellers, this means more nonstop flights, more modern cabins, and...
2PAXfly
FLIGHT DEALS: Black Friday & Cyber Monday flight deals: Domestic & International
It’s that time of year again, when Australians pretend Black Friday is a local tradition, and not a marketing festival imported from the USA. Airlines are gleefully landing on the day, too, since they have never been shy about taking advantage of any marketing opportunity. But seriously, some are dropping...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Economy Plus cabin on A330 to service Asia
Qantas’ shiny new Economy Plus cabin, the one that gives you more room and the warm fuzzy feeling of boarding before everyone else, is getting a long-haul upgrade. From next year (2026), the airline will bolt the product onto its international Airbus A330 fleet, the aircraft that does much of...
2PAXfly
QANTAS & VIRGIN: What travellers need to know about the ban on power bank use on flights
If you’re the sort of traveller who boards a flight with your phone at 23%, a laptop on life support, and a power bank the size of a small brick, brace yourself. Australian airlines, that’s Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink and Virgin Australia, are banning the use of portable power banks onboard...
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Running with Miles
Awesome Black Friday Deals on Insta360 Cameras – Great for Your Next Trip or Adventure!
These deals on Insta360 cameras will help you capture your next trip or race or any adventure in a way that is awesome to show and relive. The post Awesome Black Friday Deals on Insta360 Cameras – Great for Your Next Trip or Adventure! appeared first on Running with Miles.
Altitude Yes
Electric Glitch Knocks 144 Toilets Out of Service at Tokyo Haneda Airport
The electric malfunction was repaired at around 4 p.m. on Friday. The post Electric Glitch Knocks 144 Toilets Out of Service at Tokyo Haneda Airport first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Live and Let’s Fly
Singapore Airlines Has A Hidden Lounge In Jakarta
Singapore Airlines operates a hidden lounge within a lounge in Jakarta (CGK) that I stumbled upon by accident… Singapore Airlines Lounge – Jakarta I arrived at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport about two hours before my Singapore Airlines flight to Singapore. I was traveling in first class and wanted to allow plenty...
TravelUpdate
Review: Liffey Lounge Dublin Terminal 2
Background Before my Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Amsterdam, I visited the Liffey Lounge in Dublin Terminal…
View from the Wing
‘It’s Not the Vodka Tonic Button’: Flight Attendant Union Boss Says Don’t Press It—Even If You’re Thirsty On A Six-Hour Flight
The head of the largest flight attendants union, Sara Nelson, says you should never press the flight attendant call button for a drink, and even tried to get the government to ban alcohol on planes which would reduce the amount of service her members would have to provide. This...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — November 28 2025
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...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo – a Peaceful, Comfortable Stay in Minato City
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo Review: Booking During my two-week trip through Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo this summer, I chose the… The post Review: the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo – a Peaceful, Comfortable Stay in Minato City appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Running with Miles
Best Price Ever on Apple AirTags – My Favorite Travel Accessory
Move fast to get the best price ever on Apple AirTags! They are on sale for just $62.99 for 4 - a great deal on awesome travel tech! The post Best Price Ever on Apple AirTags – My Favorite Travel Accessory appeared first on Running with Miles.
The Alviator
My Favourite Flight Times Between Asia And Europe
I've flown countless flights between Asia and Europe, and am starting to develop a preference for when I'd like these flights to be. The post My Favourite Flight Times Between Asia And Europe appeared first on The Alviator.
Running with Miles
Best Black Friday Deals on Noise Cancelling Headphones
Here are some great Black Friday deals on noise cancelling headphones - prices starting at just $37 for the budget ones and more deals on premium ones. The post Best Black Friday Deals on Noise Cancelling Headphones appeared first on Running with Miles.
Frequent Miler
Amazon Black Friday gift card deals: Lyft, Lowe’s, Hotels.com, Bath & Body Works, & much more
As is the case every year, Amazon is running a bunch of gift card deals for Black Friday. This year’s selection includes Lyft, Hotels.com, Lowe’s (via a Choice gift card conversion), and lots more. The Deal Save money on many gift card brands at Amazon. Direct link to offer (our...
Deals We Like
Amazon Black Friday deal: Apple AirTag 4-pack at an all time low of $62.99
Amazon just reduced the price of the Apple AirTag 4-Pack even more to now the lowest price we’ve seen to date — at just $62.99. If there’s one travel-related item you’re looking to purchase this Black Friday, this is it. Purchase apple AirTag 4-Pack Here But, you can even sweeten...
You Are Travel
Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 7)
tl;dr – A list of travel deals(s) I’m moving on that you may also want to consider. We’re… The post Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 7) appeared first on You Are Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Starwood Preferred Guest: Rosy Retrospection, Or Actually Amazing?
Complaining about Marriott Bonvoy is kind of a popular pastime in the miles & points world (I’m certainly guilty!). The way I see it, two things can both be true — Marriott can be really bad at managing expectations for elite members, and Marriott can also have a lot of...
Live and Let’s Fly
Venezuela Bans Six International Airlines After U.S. Airspace Warning
Tensions between Venezuela and the United States have now spilled directly into the commercial aviation sphere. Venezuela Bans Six International Airlines Venezuela has revoked operating rights for six international airlines that suspended flights to the country after a United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warning about the safety of flying...
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday Deals 2025: Limited Stock, Big Savings on Horizn Studios Travel Gear
Don’t miss Black Friday Deals 2025 at Horizn Studios: upgrade your travel gear with as much as 50% discounts on carry‑on cases, backpacks and travel bags. The post Black Friday Deals 2025: Limited Stock, Big Savings on Horizn Studios Travel Gear appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
There’s no “loyalty” in the miles & points world so let’s stop using that word
The engagement programs offered by the big airlines and hotel chains are often called "loyalty programs" and members of these programs are often called (or call themselves) "loyal" to whatever airline or hotel chain they use the most. But "loyalty" and "loyal" are the wrong words to use here. The post There’s...
From The Tray Table
15 best travel gear and lifestyle deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t just about getting a (discounted) head start on holiday shopping. For me,… The post 15 best travel gear and lifestyle deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday appeared first on From the Tray Table.
Frequent Miler
Rove Black Friday promos: 3x on flights, 10X on hotel stays + up to 5K bonus miles for first time booking, gift card deals, & more (11/28 only)
Update 11/28/25: Just a quick reminder that these Black Friday promos from Rove are live today. ~ Rove Miles will be running a bunch of one day promotions on Black Friday (i.e. November 28) only. That includes the opportunity to earn 10x miles on hotel stays in addition to your regular...
Live from a Lounge
Black Friday Sale: Purchase United Mileage Plus miles with up to a 50% Discount
United MileagePlus is offering up to 50% discount on the purchase of miles. Here are the details of this time-limited promotion. The post Black Friday Sale: Purchase United Mileage Plus miles with up to a 50% Discount appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
From The Tray Table
Free $15 Lyft credit and the best Black Friday, Cyber Monday travel deals
As someone who loves a deal, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are basically my favorite sport. Typically, I… The post Free $15 Lyft credit and the best Black Friday, Cyber Monday travel deals appeared first on From the Tray Table.
View from the Wing
LAX Protesters Block Road — Berates Traveler Just Trying to Make Her Flight [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading LAX Protesters Block Road — Berates Traveler Just Trying to Make Her Flight [Roundup]...
TravelUpdate
8 simple steps you can take now to travel the world for less
So how can you travel the world for less? Here's a simple 8 step guide to help you get started as you look to elevate your travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER Polaris® – EWR-LHR
We are on our way to Copenhagen to check out the Christmas market at… The post Flight Review: United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER Polaris® – EWR-LHR appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
2PAXfly
LOUNGE REVIEW: Adelaide Qantas Business Class lounge — ceiling leaks already
This is my first visit to the new Qantas Business Lounge at Adelaide Airport, which opened earlier this year, and was carved out of the old Qantas Club. Background For many years, Adelaide didn’t have a dedicated Qantas Business Class lounge. In August 2022, Qantas first announced plans to redevelop...
2PAXfly
AIR NEW ZEALAND: Airpoints loyalty program to become ‘Koru’ from April 2026
Air New Zealand has revealed some of the details of the makeover of its loyalty program., From April 2026, the long-running Airpoints program will be renamed and reborn as Koru. As well as a new name, there will be newly named tiers and new benefits. Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil...
2PAXfly
MELBOURNE AIRPORT: New AU$500m baggage system — fewer lost bags & faster check-in
Melbourne Airport says it’s about to drag its international baggage handling into the 21st century, with testing now underway on a half-billion-dollar, German-built, fully automated baggage system that promises faster processing, real-time bag tracking, and fewer bags going AWOL between check-in and carousel. The system, built by logistics heavyweight Beumer...
2PAXfly
EMIRATES: to roll out free Starlink WiFi for all cabins
Emirates is preparing to consign slow inflight Wi-Fi to the dustbin of aviation history, confirming it will roll out free, ultra-fast Starlink internet across its entire fleet of 232 Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s. This will create the world’s largest Starlink-enabled international fleet and marks a genuine turning point for...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: New A321XLR now flying Brisbane to Sydney route
Qantas’ newest narrowbody, the long-awaited Airbus A321XLR, has officially landed in Brisbane, beginning regular flights between Sydney and Brisbane from today. It’s another milestone in Qantas’ fleet renewal program,and the first time Queenslanders get to experience the most modern single-aisle aircraft flying. For passengers, the A321XLR represents a very real...
2PAXfly
FIJI AIRWAYS: Paul Scurrah, former Virgin boss returns to aviation
Fiji Airways has a new CEO, and he’s a familiar name to anyone who remembers the great Virgin Australia upheaval of 2020. Paul Scurrah, former Virgin Australia CEO, has taken over as Managing Director & CEO of Fiji Airways from 1 November 2025. This marks his long-anticipated return to the...
Wild About Travel
Air Japan exits after Just Three Short Years
I am heading to Japan from Bangkok in December, and I always like to keep my options open for flying. ANA Group’s subsidiary, Air Japan (NOT JAL Japan Airlines), has been strongly marketing itself as a key carrier at Bangkok Airport, operating several times a week from Bangkok to Narita...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Hobart lounge cupboard to grow with redesign
This has been a long time coming for Tasmanian travellers. Qantas is about to upgrade and expand its famously poky Hobart lounge cupboard, sorry Hobart Qantas Club, with a redesign and expansion that is far more befitting for the island’s growing status as a premium destination. With an opening date...
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