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AIR INDIA: Joins the challenge to Qantas international
Chief Executive Campbell Wilson says Air India, will challenge Qantas with twice-daily frequencies to Melbourne and Sydney, and an expanded footprint in Australia. That is, once it gets more aircraft. The AFR is reporting that Mr Wilson has said that Australia is Air India’s third priority market after North America...
Wild About Travel
A Love Letter to the Queen of the Skies: The Boeing 747
Beginning In 1971, I celebrated a childhood birthday in Hong Kong. It was a time of many firsts—my first time in Hong Kong, which then seemed so mysterious with Chinese signs, British police officers, and fingers flying over abacuses in small streetside stores. My birthday cake came from Maxims (those...
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TURKISH AIRLINES: Flying to Sydney in December. Direct to Istanbul from 2026
Melbourne was the initial destination for Turkish Airlines. It has now announced that Sydney will be its second Australian destination from Wednesday 4 December 2024. The flights will run as follows: Tickets are bookable now, with Economy fares around AU$1,489, with business coming in around the AU$6,476 mark – more...
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CATHAY PACIFIC: Free WiFi in Business and First Class
If you are travelling on a Cathay Pacific aircraft that is WiFi enabled in Business or First class, thenyou will have free acess. First Class passengers have had complimentary access since 2022, but now, service has been extended to Business Class passengers and Cathay Diamond frequent flyer members. “With complimentary...
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Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card review (NEW $900 welcome offer)
With 1.5 valuable Ultimate Rewards points on every dollar spent, a now-higher welcome bonus and NO annual fee, is the Chase Ink Business Unlimited Card the best small business credit card out there?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Watch Out With Manual Transmission Vehicles On The Opposite Side Of the Road
When I rent a vehicle outside of the United States, I am typically not concerned as to whether it is equipped with an automatic transmission or a manual transmission — and I have driven on the left side of the road in at least thirteen different countries, so I have...
View from the Wing
[LAST CHANCE] Southwest Airlines Business Cards Offer Amazing 120,000 Points – And Earn A Companion Pass, Too
There have never been bigger offers, and completing one of these fully also mean earning a companion pass. Continue reading [LAST CHANCE] Southwest Airlines Business Cards Offer Amazing 120,000 Points – And Earn A Companion Pass, Too...
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Find Free Roadside Assistance In Most States
When you’re on a road trip, the last thing you want is for something to happen to your car. Unfortunately, that very thing happened to Joe and me while we…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Point offers for September 2024
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
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Hyatt Place’s Ongoing Breakfast Test: Will $14 Charges Replace Free Morning Meals?
Hyatt ended free, full breakfast at Hyatt Place properties as a brand standard guarantee during the pandemic. They dropped the requirement that you book direct to get breakfast, but also started charging non-elite guests for breakfast at some properties as a test. I hadn't realized until recently that - four...
The Bulkhead Seat
Passenger Poops On the Aircraft Floor After Being Told Lavatories Were Unavailable
A passenger created a disgusting situation on an Air Arabia flight between Amsterdam Airport… The post Passenger Poops On the Aircraft Floor After Being Told Lavatories Were Unavailable appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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United Airlines CFO Hints at Multi-Billion Dollar Stock Buyback—Strategic Move or Critical Error?
The CFO of United Airlines presented at the Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Laguna Conference on Thursday and he tipped his hand that the airline is about to start buying back stock Continue reading United Airlines CFO Hints at Multi-Billion Dollar Stock Buyback—Strategic Move or Critical Error?...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Gaurda Indonesia Airbus A330-300 at Hong Kong International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Gaurda Indonesia Airbus A330-300 at Hong Kong International Airport in its “Ayo Pakai Masker” Livery, as it is prepared for departure. Garuda Indonesia operates a fleet of 9 Airbus A330-300 in its...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: DUA Miami
Disclaimer: Thanks to Vanessa Menkes Communications, I received a one-night stay at DUA Miami. Although I could have just as easily looked at a map, I was barely familiar with Brickell, let alone Miami. However, given that it was just a few minutes walk from the Metro Rail station, by...
Your Mileage May Vary
Should You Sign Up For A Credit Card During Your Flight?
You know the drill if you’ve flown in the past several months. Depending on the airline, the flight attendant will come over to the PA system towards the end of…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Frontier Airlines Gate Agent Booted Deaf Passenger From Flight Because He Couldn’t Hear Her Through Face Mask
A ‘sanctimonious’ Frontier Airlines gate agent deliberately made a partially deaf passenger miss his flight after he told her that he could not hear her through the face mask that she was wearing, a new lawsuit against the Denver-based low-cost carrier alleges. Ivaylo Dodev was looking forward to traveling with...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs – September 2024
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...
Points With a Crew
2 guys tried to live in Changi Airport for 4 days… then the cops showed up
What happens if you try to live in an airport for days? Setting aside whether you'd actually WANT to do that, these 2 guys stayed in Singapore's Changi Airport for 4 days. Everything was going fine, until the cops showed up....
Miles To Memories
On Travel – How I Keep Things Simple and Enjoy More
The compications and clutter of travel all get in the way of what truly matters. These areas of my simple travel strategy make things easier. The post On Travel – How I Keep Things Simple and Enjoy More appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Delta Air Lines Shocking Memo to Flight Attendant Applicants: ‘Wear Underwear’ Is Now a Rule?
Delta Air Lines sent out a memo to prospective employees interviewing for flight attendant jobs. Candidates were told to wear “proper undergarments” to their interview - underwear should not be visible to staff. Continue reading Delta Air Lines Shocking Memo to Flight Attendant Applicants: ‘Wear Underwear’ Is Now a Rule?...
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7+ Secrets You Never Knew About Federal Air Marshals
Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) (sometimes called Sky Marshals) are special law enforcement agents who protect passengers and crew members from security threats aboard commercial aircraft. They board domestic and international…
The Bulkhead Seat
$35 Off Roundtrip Base Fares On Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines launched in 2021 and operates a fleet of modern Boeing 737 aircraft.… The post $35 Off Roundtrip Base Fares On Avelo Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Air Canada Business Class 777-300ER Toronto-Rome
I haven’t flown Air Canada in business class for a decade, but I had a chance to fly from Toronto to Rome but the experience did not live up to my expectations.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
{Tech} for Travel
United Starlink Wi-Fi Launch will Bring Free In-Flight Internet
The United Starlink Wi-Fi launch will bring free, high-speed internet to all United flights, offering streaming, gaming, and connectivity from gate to gate worldwide. The post United Starlink Wi-Fi Launch will Bring Free In-Flight Internet appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways Adjusts Award Redemption Fees (Mostly Bad)
Qatar Airways has just made changes to the redemption fees that it charges when booking award tickets. We’re not talking about change or cancelation fees, but rather about the carrier imposed fees you have to pay in cash when redeeming Avios.
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This Dad Is A Vacation Hero, Reserving Spots For His Family At The Resort Pool
If the hotel isn't going to have prime spots for every guest, you need to look out for your family. Here's one dad making the rounds in social media again, trying to prepare for his family's relaxation by the pool - by sprinting from lounge chair to lounge chair, putting...
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier Passenger Attempts to Strangle Flight Attendants and Threatens to Kill Others
A Frontier Airlines passenger was arrested on Wednesday after he reportedly attempted to strangle… The post Frontier Passenger Attempts to Strangle Flight Attendants and Threatens to Kill Others appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Wynn Las Vegas Pays $130M, Venetian Status Match, Virgin Steals EDC, Rio Phase 2 & Inside Brightline
Wynn pays $130M, Rio Phase 2, MGM/Marriott transfers, Virgin Steals EDC, New Venetian status match and more! The post Wynn Las Vegas Pays $130M, Venetian Status Match, Virgin Steals EDC, Rio Phase 2 & Inside Brightline appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Wild About Travel
Mesmerising maddeninmg Medillin
Medilinis now offocually my favorute xciy in clonmia, lanscapr,e peoel, culture, drive, food and more llacolodie in a organsed coae Location and Orientation Medellín, known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” is the capital of the Antioquia department in Colombia. Nestled in the Aburrá Valley, at an altitude of approximately...
Wild About Travel
Flight Report 100: Lufthansa MEX-FRA and my first 747-8
I think everyone’s favourite aircraft is still the Jumbo Jet, the 747, which was introduced in 1970 by Boeing. It revolutionised air travel. It looked beautiful and enhanced the romance and excitement of air travel. Am I right? It has been my firm favourite since I first boarded it as...
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QANTAS: Changes its Business Rewards program – for more loyalty
The Business Rewards program is a loyalty program for small and medium-sized businesses to earn and redeem points for the flying that they fund. It also provides booking and travel management tools and discounts on flights. About the Business Rewards program Essentially it is a way of ‘benefitting twice for...
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LATAM: New Business Class with doors for 787 Dreamliners
Brazillian flights and points website Points to Fly (Pontos pra Voar) is previewing the new Business Class suites to be installed in the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet. The Cabins The main innovation is the now essential privacy door on the Business Class suites based on the Recaro R7 platform. Economy...
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QANTAS: Call for Qantas and Jetstar to be broken up by conservative politician
Brigit McKenzie, the opposition’s shadow minister for transport has called for the government to have the power to break up Qantas and its low-cost offshoot Jetstar. In an opinion piece in the Australia Financial Review, McKenzie has shafted the current Labour government and their most recent Airline industry white paper....
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MALAYSIA AIRLINES: Flying to Paris from March 2025
Non-stop 14-hour flights between Kuala Lumpur and Paris are set to start on 22 March 2025 on a Malaysian Airlines A350. Returning to the route after nearly a decade, this will be the only direct route between the Malaysian and French capitals that runs daily. Initially, Malaysia Airlines will run...
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MALAYSIAN AIRLINES: Reduces international flights by 10% due to ‘operational difficulties’
The Malaysian flag carrier is temporarily cutting around 10% of its frequencies to Australia and New Zealand. It is also reducing domestic Malaysian flights, some up to 40%. Other international routes, including to Asia will also experience reductions. These will run between now and December 2024. Why? The reductions in...
Wild About Travel
Cali’s Magic: From Historic Streets to Salsa Beats
Overview This year, I decided to spend some time in Colombia, South America, making this the 85th country I’ve visited. As I embarked the Avianca plane in Bogotá to travel to the city of Cali, I racked my brain trying to work out why I was going there?!. Cali isn’t...