Wild About Travel
I value tranquillity and nature but also enjoy the vibrancy and history of cities. I am drawn to parks that offer more than just open space—whether that’s cultural importance, scenic beauty, or diverse activities. This reflects a balance in my personality: an appreciation for both relaxation and engagement, for nature...
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QANTAS: Partners with Oman Air for reward seats
In a flurry of announcements the day before its Annual General Meeting on Friday, 25 October, Qantas shared its partnership with Oman Air. The airline is set to join the OneWorld alliance in 2025. It is unclear if this partnership will allow access to Oman Air reward seats before or...
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QANTAS: Double Status Credits or Points promo from now to 31 October
Usually predicted for February or March each year, Qantas is offering a double status credits of points promotion for bookings made between now and Thursday 31 October for travel between 1 November 2024 to 19 October 2025. Qantas has been shovelling out a number of announcements before its AGM on...
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AUSTRALIA: Makes incoming passenger card digital
Qantas is trialling a digital version of the Australia Travel Declaration card on select routes to from New Zealand. In this joint initiative with the Australian Government, Qantas passengers arriving in Australia from New Zealand will experience this new fast-track arrival process. Qantas is piloting the new Australia Digital Travel...
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Josh Trips
4 off-the-beaten-path destinations to visit in 2025
I’m a big fan of booking travel as far in advance as possible. There are a few reasons…
View from the Wing
Mold, Grime, And A $400 Price Tag: Marriott Manager’s Shocking Response To These Photos
The property has literally one job, providing a clean hotel room to sleep and shower. This is clearly not something that popped up between room servicings. And aren't the rooms inspected? Too many hotels see this and do not care. Continue reading Mold, Grime, And A $400 Price Tag:...
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Be Careful, Flights Can Become Un-Delayed AND Re-Delayed
See that title? Flights can become un-delayed and re-delayed? Yeah. My wife and I have experienced this situation on two separate occasions, so I’m sharing it with everyone. Not knowing…
Frequent Miler
Capital One Shopping brings back Walmart gift card redemptions
CC Galore highlights that Capital One Shopping, the public shopping portal that is branded with Capital One’s name but does not require a Capital One card or account, has added back a popular redemption option: Walmart gift cards.   The Deal Capital One Shopping has re-added Walmart gift cards as...
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Sick of Airport Bar Prices? Travelers Are Secretly Mixing Their Own Espresso Martinis With This DIY Hack
Apparently it’s a “travel trend” to enjoy a cocktail at the airport that you haven’t purchased – mix your own drinks before getting on the flight. Here’s one creator’s take on the do-it-yourself airport espresso martini, which involves mixing your own booze with Starbucks. Continue reading Sick of Airport Bar Prices?...
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The Things Non-Americans Expect To See In U.S. Homes
One of my guilty pleasures when traveling is walking around grocery stores and, even better, supermarkets. It doesn’t matter if it’s an H.E.B. in New Braunfels, TX, a Lawson’s in…
Miles To Memories
Save a Trip And Watch My Favorite Travel Horror Movies, Instead
I'll take travel horror movies over a terrible trip any day. These are just a few of my favorites. Did yours make the list? The post Save a Trip And Watch My Favorite Travel Horror Movies, Instead appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Instant Approval For Ink Business Unlimited 90,000 Point Offer (I Love It So Much I Got Another)
I recommend the offer, but it can be helpful to know that this is advice that I follow myself. Continue reading Instant Approval For Ink Business Unlimited 90,000 Point Offer (I Love It So Much I Got Another)...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Out of Vantaa Airport and into Helsinki… and a little beyond
Out of Vantaa Airport and into Helsinki… and a little beyond Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Too many people. Time to make a change about that… and head off into the heart of Central Helsinki and beyond.   In this adventure I needed a break 02:40 on the coach?...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines Sues CrowdStrike For $500 Million Over IT Outage That Crippled the Airline
Back in July, I wrote about the CrowdStrike IT issue and the mayhem that followed… The post Delta Air Lines Sues CrowdStrike For $500 Million Over IT Outage That Crippled the Airline appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Opinion: Boeing Workers Can Ask For More, And They’ll Get It
Boeing labor groups remain on strike despite an offer for a 35% raise. But they can hold out for more and they will get it.  If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Boeing Machinists Reject Contract, Continue Strike Boeing’s woes...
One Mile at a Time
My Homes & Villas By Marriott Bonvoy Experience: Surprisingly Good
Over the summer, we rented a villa in Greece through the Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy platform. I wanted to share my experience with that in this post. We actually had a great experience, and it turned out to be quite rewarding in terms of the number of points...
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott Bonvoy® Reveals Soft Landing Policy For 2025
If you have not had as many Marriott Bonvoy® stays as planned this year,… The post Marriott Bonvoy® Reveals Soft Landing Policy For 2025 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Will Run For Miles
Hyatt Rebrand? Are the Thompson Playa Del Carmen Hotels Becoming Hyatt Centric Hotels?
It has not been confirmed, but the evidence supports the conclusion that there's a rebrand on the horizon The post Hyatt Rebrand? Are the Thompson Playa Del Carmen Hotels Becoming Hyatt Centric Hotels? appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
Live from a Lounge
Air India non-stop flights to Dallas and Los Angeles still planned for Winter 2025 schedule
Air India may be coming closer to launching their new non-stop flights to the US in the coming months. Dallas Fort Worth could be the next destination for the airline in the months ahead, followed by Los Angeles. The post Air India non-stop flights to Dallas and Los Angeles still...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Save up to 30% at participating Marriott hotels & resorts across the Caribbean & Latin America
Marriott Bonvoy is offering up to a 30% discount on rates for stays of four or more night at 116 participating locations across the Caribbean & Latin America. This offer is open for booking made by December 15 and is good for stays made between November 22, 2024 and January...
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Adds New Upgrade Benefits For Gold Members
I’ve held Spirit Airlines Free Spirit® Gold status for the past two years. I… The post Spirit Airlines Adds New Upgrade Benefits For Gold Members appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Offering Elite Status Soft Landings
Marriott Bonvoy has already revealed its status soft landing policy for the next membership year, and it’s good news (well, at least for those who don’t requalify for their current status tier). Thanks to LoyaltyLobby for flagging this.
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon this weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
One Mile at a Time
Which Routes Feature The New Emirates First Class?
I rank Emirates’ new first class as one of the world’s best first class products. Readers often have questions about whether a particular flight is scheduled to feature the new first class, so in this post I wanted to cover that in a bit more detail, and provide an update...
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Demystifying The Most Misunderstood AMEX Platinum Card Benefit
When it comes to the American Express Platinum Card, I’d have to describe our relationship status as “complicated.” While I can get a decent return on the $695 annual fee,…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines Files Suit Against IT Security Firm Crowdstrike in Bid to Reclaim $500 Million Bill From Massive Operational Meltdown
Delta Air Lines has filed a lawsuit against the IT security firm Crowdstrike in a bid to reclaim $500 million in losses it racked up following a massive operational meltdown the Atlanta-based carrier suffered in the wake of a failed update pushed to Microsoft-enabled computers by Crowdstrike in July. The...
View from the Wing
United’s Targeted Ads ‘Cross A Line’: Passenger Reports Phone Sex Ad On Seat Back Screen
United Airlines has been adding seat back video screens to planes, and they're planning to put the fastest internet in the sky on board - Starlink - starting next year. This is great for customers, but it's all part of a plan to monetize the eyeballs of customers sitting...
Live from a Lounge
Beware of the “Lounge Pass” App Scam
Beware of the new scam in town, where people are using lookalike apps for lounge access to scam people out of their money. The post Beware of the “Lounge Pass” App Scam appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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QANTAS: Will pay millions to workers it illegally sacked
The Federal Court of Australia has provided a judgement on three ground-handling employees illegally sacked by Qantas in 2019. The court has already determined that the sacking was illegal. This decision is a ‘test case’ to determine how much the 1,700 workers will be compensated for the illegal action. Punitive...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Velocity Frequent Flyer program becomes spend based
Virgin Australia today released details of changes to its Velocity Frequent Flyer program. Some come into effect immediately, and some in October 2025. Unsurprisingly, most changes are adverse for Frequent Flyers. Status earned will now be based on what you spend instead of a combination of where you travel and...
Wild About Travel
Perth, Western Australia: Sun, Sea, and Space
OverviewWhen you hear the name “Perth,” it’s worth noting that there are actually three places that share the name: Perth in Scotland, Perth in Tasmania, and the vibrant capital of Western Australia, which I’m reviewing here. Perth, WA, is known for its vast open spaces, stunning coastlines, and year-round sunshine....
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QANTAS: Adds USA capacity and a new Palau route
Qantas is shaking things up internationally from February 2025. It is shuffling around the timings of some routes to make aircraft use more efficient and increase capacity on some routes because of the return to air of two A380s. It’s also launching a new route to the Pacific, with flights...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Bain Capital makes AU$1 Billion dollars out of airline – already.
Over the last few days, some of Virgin Australia’s (VA) finances have been reported publicly. VA does not need to conform to the strict accounting and reporting strictures of companies listed on the Australia Securities Exchange (ASX), so it can be more selective about what it reports. Virgin revealed on...
Wild About Travel
BudapestBudapest: The Evolving Beauty of the DanubeBudapest, a tale fo two cities
September 8, 2024, by Martin J CowlingLeave A Comment OverviewBudapest has long been one of my favorite cities, and this winter visit marks my tenth time here. My first visit was back in 1990, when the city was still shaking off the remnants of communism and transitioning to capitalism. Nearly...
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QANTAS: Flight Credit changes and fee changes delayed
Qantas has been trying to reform the damage it self-inflicted on its reputation with everything from better food to more recognition on board for frequent flyer status. Then it goes and pisses it all against the wall with more punishing flight change fees. Fortunately, it has seen the folly of...
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THAI AIRWAYS: To re-launch Premium Economy?
Everything old is new again. Thai Airways has a reputation for having the most diverse fleet around. Different aircraft, with different seats, and a habit of plane substitution at the last minute. Thai used to have Premium Economy on some of its Boeing 777s and Airbus A340s, and it was...