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CATHAY PACIFIC: Seasonal Adelaide to Hong Kong flights start 11 November 2025
What is it with Adelaide at the moment? Everyone is starting international flights from there! First, Qantas flies to Auckland, the United flies to San Francisco, and now Cathay Pacific flies from Adelaide to Hong Kong. Background to Cathay Pacific and the Adelaide service Cathay last flew to Adelaide from...
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QANTAS: International Sydney Business Lounge to finally get major upgrade
I hope you haven’t been holding your breath for seven years, when the first announcement that International Sydney Business Lounge would be refurbished was made back in 2018! According to AFF, the current lounge is to close completely in the second half of 2025, with a temporary lounge being set...
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THAILAND: Travellers’ guide to new passenger rights for flight delays and cancellations
Here in Australia, we are still waiting for any innovations in passenger rights. In the meantime, Thailand has introduced a new set of passenger rights for flight delays and cancellations. Thailand has introduced new regulations to protect air passenger rights in the face of unexpected flight delays and cancellations. From...
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QANTAS: In court to sort out how much to pay ground workers sacked back in 2021 under Alan Joyce
If you can drag yourselves back to the heady final days of Alan Joyce’s reign as Qantas CEO, you might also remember the decision to outsource ground services. Qantas claimed that sacking its own ground workers could save the airline AU$100 million annually. Little problem though. Sacking the ground workers...
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The Club MSY at New Orleans International airport
I had an early morning flight out of Louis Armstrong airport in New Orleans and having stopped at…
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CATHAY PACIFIC: Seasonal Adelaide to Hong Kong flights start 11 November 2025
What is it with Adelaide at the moment? Everyone is starting international flights from there! First, Qantas flies to Auckland, the United flies to San Francisco, and now Cathay Pacific flies from Adelaide to Hong Kong. Background to Cathay Pacific and the Adelaide service Cathay last flew to Adelaide from...
Live from a Lounge
Coming Up: HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Credit Cards to offer 75% transfer bonuses (2 Days Only)
HDFC Bank Credit Cards is planning bonuses in the coming weekend for 5 transfer partners, including two hotel chains and three airline loyalty programmes. These bonuses are only for the Diners Club Black cardmembers. The post Coming Up: HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Credit Cards to offer 75% transfer bonuses (2...
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Changes coming to United MileagePlus, small but negative
United MileagePlus will make certain tweaks to the programme in the coming months, which will take away some lesser-known features of the programme. These are not such a big deal, but are devaluations, nevertheless. The post Changes coming to United MileagePlus, small but negative appeared first on Live From A...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive a 160% bonus when you buy Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles are out with the next buy miles bonus! This time the promotion appears to be a flat 160% bonus for all members. At 160%  you are paying 1.27 cents per mile. LifeMiles are an ideal currency for redeeming for flights on Star Alliance and is a very popular...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta and United’s Nonstop Flights to Sicily Took Off This Week
Sicily is my favorite part of Italy. It’s beautiful, inexpensive, and offers amazing food.… The post Delta and United’s Nonstop Flights to Sicily Took Off This Week appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Unlimited® vs. Chase Ink Business Cash® – battle of the no annual fee cards
The Chase Ink Unlimited and Chase Ink Cash are two of Chase's no-fee business credit cards. They both come with a great welcome offer and ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What is Dynamic Currency Conversion — and Why You Should Avoid It When Possible
Travelers seem to be slammed with a plethora of unfair fees — such as mandatory resort fees and fuel surcharges — but another scourge known as dynamic currency conversion has been spreading like a cancer that has metastasized through the traveling world over the years. Because travelers deal with... The post What...
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Bilt adds Qatar Privilege Club as 1:1 transfer partner
Bilt Rewards has added its 22nd transfer partner: Qatar Privilege Club. Transfers are 1:1 (one Bilt point = one Qatar Avios) and are now live through both the website and the app. Bilt says that points should move more or less instantly. Bilt was already an indirect transfer partner of...
You Are Travel
Woof: Alaska Airlines Rumored to Be Removing this Perk 
Tl;dr – Rumors are circulating that Alaska Airlines will change an unofficial in-cabin pet policy. For anyone contemplating…
One Mile at a Time
Aeroplan Credit Card 75K Bonus Points Welcome Offer
TheAeroplan Credit Cardis among the most compelling co-branded airline credit cards. We’ve just seen an improved welcome offer rolled out on the card, so let’s cover all the details, as it’s a good time to apply.
Eye of the Flyer
“I am an American Executive Platinum Person!” Woman Hurls Airline Elite Status at Officers Arresting Her
Some airline and hotel elite status holders have given the rest of us a “Do You Know Who (I Think) I Am?!” reputation for demanding special treatment. Upgrades, extra attention, free stuff, whatever. A few status holders love telling everyone which tier they hold and how you can help them....
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What Medications Can You Legally Bring into the US From Foreign Countries You’ve Visited?
Practically all of us have done it at one point or another. Your aunt knows you’re going to the UK and asks you to buy Co-Codamol, which contains paracetamol (what…
Frequent Miler
Chase Aeroplan Card 75K welcome offer
There’s a new, 75K offer out on the Chase Aeroplan Card with a very reasonable minimum spend: $4,000 over the first three months. This could be appealing for folks who are looking for Aeroplan points and for those who want to spend towards earning Air Canada elite status. Complete Guide...
You Are Travel
St. Regis Coming to Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo in 2027
Tl;dr – Peninsula Papagayo continues to position itself as the ‘luxury riviera’ of Costa Rica We’ll soon see…
View from the Wing
Running Late? United Will Take Away Your Seat 15 Minutes Earlier Than Before
Starting June 3, you'll have to check in earlier if you want to fly United Airlines. In an internal memo, the airline stays that customers without bags will have to check in at least 45 minutes prior to their flight. The current rule is 30 minutes. If...
ATX Jetsetter
San Antonio is Considering Renaming its Airport
The San Antonio City Council is considering a proposal to rename the airport after a basketball legend. The post San Antonio is Considering Renaming its Airport appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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Kickstarter: Apex 300 Smart Energy Power Solution (over $1M backed)
The Apex 300 is a smart energy power solution suitable for home backup, offgrid living or in an RV or tiny home. It's on Indiegogo currently, but only for a ...
Frequent Miler
The Day United’s Excursionist Perk Died
Man, the hits keep on coming. After learning earlier this morning that Citi is putting the ThankYou kibosh on the 10% annual points rebate enjoyed by Rewards+ cardholders, we’ve now discovered that United is killing one of the last remaining sweet spots in its program: the Excursionist Perk. Here’s Greg’s...
The Bulkhead Seat
Taste Test: Los Angeles Signature Dish – Korean BBQ Glazed Short Rib
United added “Signature Dishes” from its hubs in 2024. I have tasted many of… The post Taste Test: Los Angeles Signature Dish – Korean BBQ Glazed Short Rib appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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TSA Expects More Than 18 Million People to Fly Over Memorial Day Weekend
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to screen more than 18 million people… The post TSA Expects More Than 18 Million People to Fly Over Memorial Day Weekend appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
You Are Travel
Bilt Adds Qatar Airlines as Transfer Partner
Tl;dr – Bilt has added yet another transfer partner, Qatar Airlines, its third new transfer partner in the…
ATX Jetsetter
Lufthansa Reopens its Updated First Class Lounge in Munich (MUC)
Lufthansa has reopened its newly remodeled, 11,000 square foot, First Class Lounge in Terminal 2 of Munich Airport (MUC). The post Lufthansa Reopens its Updated First Class Lounge in Munich (MUC) appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
One Mile at a Time
United MileagePlus Devaluation: Negative Upgrade & Stopover Changes
United MileagePlus has today announced three negative changes, which will be implemented in the coming months. The good news is that the updates don’t involve the core parts of the program. However, I think many MileagePlus members will still be unhappy about these developments. Let’s cover the three changes, in...
Points From The Pacific
Flying T’Way Air’s new Boeing 777-300ER in Business and Economy class
History Based in Seoul, T’Way Air is a low-cost carrier operating domestic and international flights from Gimpo and Incheon. Previously only operating a fleet of Boeing 737-800s, over the past three years… The post Flying T’Way Air’s new Boeing 777-300ER in Business and Economy class appeared first on Zac George.
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QANTAS: Finally restarts Adelaide international flights — seasonal in summer to Auckland
You can book from today, but you will have to wait until October 2025 to fly between Adelaide and Auckland, New Zealand. This means that finally, Qantas has returned to international flying out of Adelaide. Auckland and odd choice? Flying to New Zealand from Adelaide only barely qualifies as flying...
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TRAGEDY: MH17 downed by Russia rules ICAO
This is no surprise, but I thought it important to report on the blog for historical purposes. The United Nations agency that deals with international aviation, the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), has officially ruled today that Russia violated international aviation laws under the Chicago Convention. Background...
Wild About Travel
Comfort, Controversy, and Innovation: Flying on the COMAC C919
Comfort, Controversy, and Innovation: Flying on the COMAC C919″ a product of indigenous innovation and development. Flying China’s Homegrown Jet: The COMAC C919 I deliberately engineered my flight out of Hong Kong to Shanghai in order to fly China’s brand-new, homegrown jet—the COMAC C919—with China Eastern Airlines (my overall rating...
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EMIRATES: Blocks First Class points bookings for entry level Skywards members
I recently reviewed Emirates First Class on the A380. My flight was only a little over three hours, running between Christchurch, New Zealand, and Sydney. I paid for my flight, but I did consider redeeming 64,500 Qantas points for it. It looks like that option might be threatened. Emirates First...
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NEW ZEALAND: Introduction — Wellington, a ferry to Picton for a South Island holiday
Time for the next trip report. This time, we spent a short week in Wellington, New Zealand. We stayed at two different Wellington hotels, took a ferry trip across the Cook Strait and into Queen Charlotte Sound to Picton in the north of the South Island, stayed at an Airbnb,...
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FLIGHT REVIEW: Emirates A380 First Class — Christchurch to Sydney — Part 3 —the seat, the meal and the service
I travelled on an Emirates A380 between Christchurch and Sydney in First Class, so I could experience the on board showers. If you want to find out more about the start of the flight, head over to Part 1. The Shower Suite details and review are in Part 2. If...
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LOUNGES: New lounges for Adelaide and Auckland, Qantas and Air New Zealand
The new Qantas Adelaide Business Lounge is set to open next week. ,A new Premium Lounge for Air New Zealand at Auckland Airport is scheduled for 2026. Adelaide Qantas Business Lounge This is scheduled for opening on Friday, 16 May 2025, according to ET. If I can remind you, the...