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SINGAPORE: Green flying comes with a COST — Singapore slaps SAF levy on airfares
If you’re flying out of Singapore from mid-2026, get ready to pay a little extra to support the island state’s net-zero by 2050 sustainability initiative. From April next year, Singapore will introduce a green tax on airfares, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy. From October 2026, that tax will be...
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CATHAY PACIFIC: Return to servicing Hong Kong to Adelaide route three times a week for winter
Cathay Pacific is dusting off its Adelaide route, announcing a seasonal return to the South Australian capital with three flights a week between Hong Kong and Adelaide from 11 November 2025 through to 27 March 2026. The service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Hong Kong (returning from...
Wild About Travel
Fire Over Kentucky: What People Miss in Plane Crash Fears
Last week, a UPS MD-11 crashed at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport, Kentucky, USA, shortly after takeoff. The jet, carrying an estimated 38,000 gallons (144,000 litres) of fuel, erupted into a massive fireball as it crashed into an industrial area about two kilometres from the airport, striking multiple buildings and...
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QANTAS: Market update given at the Annual General Meeting
The Qantas Group, although reporting solid trading conditions, warns that some potentially adverse trading conditions are on the horizon. Domestic revenue growth trimmed Qantas expects ‘Group Domestic unit revenue’ to grow by approximately 3% in the first half of the 2026 financial year (FY26). That’s the lower end of what...
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The Alviator
Which Airlines Still Offer 9-Abreast Economy Seating On Their 777s?
The industry-standard economy configuration is now 10-abreast seating, though here are the few airlines that still offer 9-abreast seating. The post Which Airlines Still Offer 9-Abreast Economy Seating On Their 777s? appeared first on The Alviator.
Frequent Miler
How often do you fly to earn points & miles? | Ask Us Anything, Live Ep80 | 11-5-25
How often do you fly to earn points & miles? Do you chase status with an airline you don’t intend to fly, with the intention of later matching to another airline? We answered these and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on November 5th,...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
November 12 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 26,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas private home rentals
Today's bonus offer highlight is an excellent bonus for Marriott Bonvoy elite members to earn 26,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas private home rentals. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post November 12 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 26,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas...
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Winter Is Coming — and Some Airports Are Actually Ready for It
Winter is coming. No, not THAT “winter is coming.” I mean REAL winter is coming. OK, OK…I will admit that winter isn’t much of a thing for us in the…
2PAXfly
SINGAPORE: Green flying comes with a COST — Singapore slaps SAF levy on airfares
If you’re flying out of Singapore from mid-2026, get ready to pay a little extra to support the island state’s net-zero by 2050 sustainability initiative. From April next year, Singapore will introduce a green tax on airfares, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy. From October 2026, that tax will be...
View from the Wing
Starwood Relaunches Loyalty Program for Its Biggest Hotel Brand — Here’s What to Expect
Barry Sternlicht has brought the Starwood name back — and now its largest brand, 1 Hotels, has relaunched its loyalty program. The return of Starwood sparks plenty of nostalgia, but the new approach looks very different from the SPG era. Here’s what’s changing and what members can expect. Continue reading Starwood...
Frequent Miler
Jetblue has added a 25 for 25 progress tracker, see where you stand
Yesterday, an eagle-eyed member of our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group posted great news: Jetblue now has a 25 for 25 progress tracker, so you can see exactly where you stand in terms of the number of destinations you have completed. I’m not positive how soon after flying the tracker...
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Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters Week Three — Now Says TSA Is ‘Targeting’ He
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Charleston airport blow-up is now in its third week. After cursing out officers and threatening to sue American Airlines, she’s now claiming TSA “targeted” her for extra screening—a charge that screeners told her was nothing more than routine random selection. Continue reading Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters...
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Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters Week Three — Now Says TSA Is ‘Targeting’ Her
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Charleston airport blow-up is now in its third week. After cursing out officers and threatening to sue American Airlines, she’s now claiming TSA “targeted” her for extra screening—a charge that screeners told her was nothing more than routine random selection. Continue reading Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: K-25 Smart Pillow
The K-25 Smart Pillow 2.0 is marketed as perfect for side sleepers, back sleepers or front sleepers. It is filled with proprietary STAR-Tech gel-infused memory foam to give ...
View from the Wing
Two Startups Have Joined To Launch an All-Business Class Airline in the U.S. — But Face Enormous Challenges Right Away
Two fledgling airlines with turbulent histories are teaming up to launch an all-business class carrier in the United States. The concept is fascinating — and ambitious — but regulatory hurdles, fleet challenges, and execution risks make the path forward far tougher than the announcement suggests. Continue reading Two Startups Have Joined...
One Mile at a Time
Massive Capital One Venture X Business Up To 400K Bonus Miles Welcome Offer
Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Business
Frequent Miler
You can now earn United miles on Lyft rides; earn 1K bonus miles as new Lyft user
Lyft has partnered with several travel loyalty programs – Alaska Airlines, Hilton, and Bilt – for a number of years. It was originally possible to earn with more than one of those partners for each ride, but that double/triple dipping was sadly cut off. There’s now a fourth travel partner with whom...
Your Mileage May Vary
This Simple Chase Action Can Break Your Point Transfers
Transferring Ultimate Rewards points between Chase cards has always been one of the most valuable features of Chase’s loyalty program. If you earn a lot of points on a card…
Miles To Memories
Earn Up to 400,000 Bonus Miles with Capital One Venture X Business Card
Capital One has launched a new and highest ever bonus for the Venture X Business credit card. New cardholders can now earn up to 400,000 bonus miles. The post Earn Up to 400,000 Bonus Miles with Capital One Venture X Business Card appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Fares as Low as €15: Vueling Airlines Singles’ Day Sale
Purchase tickets for as low as €15 per flight with Vueling Airlines Singles’ Day Sale for travel via select routes between Monday, December 1, 2025 and Tuesday, March 31, 2026. No promotion code is required... ...but you must... The post Fares as Low as €15: Vueling Airlines Singles’ Day Sale appeared first...
The Bulkhead Seat
Netflix House Philadelphia is Now Open
Back in June, I wrote about how Netflix has been upping its experiential game.… The post Netflix House Philadelphia is Now Open appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Live and Let’s Fly
Italian Food In The Heart Of Ethiopia? I’ll Stick To Beyaynetu….
Although the menu looked promising, I opted for an Ethiopian lunch over pizza at an Italian restaurant in the heart of Ethiopia. Our Italian Food Experiment In Awassa, Ethiopia Awassa (also spelled Hawassa) is the capital of the Sidama Region of Ethiopia. Located on Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift...
View from the Wing
Elderly Couple Forced Off Flight After Losing Passport — Delta Finds It, Stops Pushback, Brings Them Back for the Trip of a Lifetime.
A Delta flight to South Africa was moments from departure when an elderly couple realized their passport was missing and had to deplane. After the aircraft began pushback, a flight attendant found the passport, stopped the plane, and brought the couple back onboard—earning cheers from passengers and saving their dream...
Travel Points Playbook
Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Air Transat The Lounge CUN
One of the drawbacks of flying Southwest is that they do not (yet!) operate their own airport lounges. … The post Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Air Transat The Lounge CUN appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Points Miles and Bling
Review: United Club Lounge Washington Dulles IAD Concourse C
United Club Lounge IAD Concourse C near Gate 7 Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit Mexico City… The post Review: United Club Lounge Washington Dulles IAD Concourse C appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
One Mile at a Time
Beond Airlines Plans Global Expansion, New Beond America Subsidiary
Beond Airlines launched operations in 2023, and it brands itself as the worlds first premium leisure airline. The company is headquartered in Dubai, but primarily operates flights to and from the Maldives. I reviewed the airline last year, and the onboard product was super pleasant.
Miles To Memories
Chase Will Launch 200K Bonus for Sapphire Reserve Card [Targeted]
Chase has shared an internal memo that shows an upcoming offer of 200,000 bonus points for the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. The post Chase Will Launch 200K Bonus for Sapphire Reserve Card [Targeted] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Copies Virgin Australia with ‘Economy Plus’ for more leg room
Qantas has announced its newest cabin product, Economy Plus to be launched in February 2026. The product, which provides four extra inches, increases the seat pitch at the front of the economy section from 30 to 34 inches. It means Qantas is going to sacrifice, say, a row of capacity...
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QANTAS: Project Sunrise aircraft finally takes shape — again
Remember when Qantas first floated the idea of flying non-stop from Sydney to London back in 2017? We’ve had multiple CEOs, a pandemic, a federal inquiry, and at least one mid-air Wi-Fi trial since then. But here we are, November 2025, and Qantas’ first Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR is finally being...
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QANTAS LOUNGES: Auckland opens while Sydney International Business closes for 12 month plus redesign
In Australian federal politics, this time of year is known as the ‘Killing Season‘. For Qantas, this appears to be the ‘Lounge Makeover Season’. It’s a busy end of the year for Qantas lounge obsessives. As the airline’s new Auckland International Lounge prepares to open just in time for Christmas,...
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QANTAS: First international service from Adelaide to Auckland joins new Air NZ service to Christchurch
It’s been more than a decade since Qantas flew anywhere overseas out of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It is also the city where I grew up. I can’t believe I missed these pieces of news. The inaugural Qantas flight to Auckland, New Zealand, departed from Adelaide on 31...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: New CEO plans to reclaim trans-Tasman market
Air New Zealand has a new CEO as of October 2025. Nikhil Ravishankar, the carrier’s former Chief Digital Officer has taken over the cockpit from former CEO, Greg Foran. In an Australian Financial Review article recently, we got an idea of his plans for the airline. Air New Zealand has...
Wild About Travel
Johannesburg: A First Encounter in the City of Gold Background This was my first time in Johannesburg, a city whose name alone carries so much history and reputation. Known as the economic powerhouse of Africa, “Joburg” (as locals call it) has weathered its own storms-apartheid, inequality, and urban sprawl-but remains...
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HOTELS: This would be funny if it wasn’t true — Jake Lambert on ridiculous hotel light switches and airport security
I’ve just returned from 17 days away in South East Asia, staying in six different hotels. Now the level of accommodation went from five stars to no stars, with a few eco-resorts thrown in as well. All the hotels, except one, had incredibly confusing arrays of light switches. Airconditioning craziness...
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SCOOT: Disgusting passenger — feet on my armrest
I just had my first experience of SCOOT on a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore. Besides all the falderal with option selection that you have to go through to complete or manage your booking, it was largely a pleasant and efficient experience. The exception was the behaviour of a...