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QANTAS: Will the new First Class Suites on the A350-100ULR be better?
Over at sister website One Mile At A Time, Ben has mused about whether the new Qantas First Class suites on non-stop flights from East Coast Australia to New York and London will actually be comfortable. It’s a question I share, so I thought I would add a few facts...
Wild About Travel
Eight Journeys in Tokyo, Part 1
It took me a long time to understand that Tokyo is not one city. Many visitors arrive with a familiar checklist: shopping in Ginza, getting lost in the rush of Shinjuku Station, photographing vending machines, and eating a bowl of ramen in a small local shop. In trying to fit...
2PAXfly
CATHAY PACIFIC: Axes seasonal Cairns to Hong Kong flights
Cathay Pacific has pulled the plug on its seasonal Cairns–Hong Kong flights. That removes one of Tropical North Queensland’s more useful direct links into Asia and giving passengers access to Cathay’s extensive Hong Kong hub. It’s just a commercial decision says Cathay. The three-times-weekly service had operated over the December–February...
Wild About Travel
Navigating Bali’s DPS Denpasar Airport
My heart sank at Bali’s Denpasar Airport (DPS) immigration, where I saw 400 people lined up to get a Visa on Arrival (VOA). I soon felt superior when I left the airport just ten minutes later. What was my secret? To enter Indonesia, you need five things: 1. A valid...
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Points Miles and Bling
New: Link Blue Rewards and Porter VIPorter to Earn Bonus Points
Fall seems to be the busy season for new partnerships in the Canadian rewards space, with Porter Airlines and Blue…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Mystery Odor Sickens Seven Flight Attendants on Flight to Honolulu
Seven flight attendants on an Alaska Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu reported being sickened by a mystery odor on Thursday, although the cause of the smell hasn’t been publicly revealed and the plane has already been returned to service. The incident occurred on board Alaska Airlines flight AS-803...
Your Mileage May Vary
Popular Hack To Check Your Bag For Free May Not Work Anymore. Here’s Why
The era of modern domestic baggage fees in the U.S. began in May 2008, when American Airlines became the first major U.S. carrier to start charging most passengers to check…
Miles To Memories
Earns Point Where You Couldn’t Before: My Favorite Payment Service Uses
I go over my best uses for payment services and share how I earn a ton more points than I would be able to otherwise using these programs.
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BoardingArea
Woman Settles In For 11-Hour Flight. Then A Baby In A Bassinet Takes Up Her Space: ‘Where Are The Parents?’
"Stress over your wall baby..."
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendants Got “Premium Economy” Travel In Their Contract—But The Union Left Them Booking Coach
An arbitrator ruled that United’s promise of premium economy meant Economy Plus, not Premium Plus. The union knew the problem, left the language unchanged in its latest contract, and now says fixing it wasn’t a priority.
The Bulkhead Seat
Yawn: Delta Only Adds New Routes to Athens and Venice for Summer 2027
Delta Air Lines is making a rather lackluster update to its European network for…
Frequent Miler
Wild Card challenge scoring for Destination 1: The judges have their say (& you can have yours)
The scores are in! All three contestants have now visited their first destination of the Wild Card Challenge: Greg’s been to Panama, Nick to Guadeloupe, and Tim to Costa Rica. As a result, Carrie and I judged their flights, accommodation, activities, and mini challenges last night in a livestream on...
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways Retires Airbus A330 Fleet, Sends Pilots To RwandAir, As Iran War Rages On
Qatar Airways has quietly retired its Airbus A330 fleet and loaned surplus pilots to RwandAir, as the Iran war continues to squeeze demand and fares.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
The Big Buy Miles & Points Bonuses and Discounts Summary
Here’s our summary post of all the buy miles & points offers that are currently available. As of September 25 there are no less than 20 offers in the market with several of these offer ending today! As always you can find them all listed on our Buy Miles/Points Bonuses...
Live from a Lounge
Air India Maharaja Club rolls out offer which earns you up to 30 Points/ INR 100 per flight.
Air India has rolled out a promotion for their Maharaja Club members where you can get 3x points.
Miles To Memories
Chase Caps 3x Earning, Newest Sapphire Lounge Coming & 7 Famous Houses From Movies You Can Rent
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
Traveling For Miles
Review: IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card (140,000 + 10,000 bonus points welcome offer)
The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is a fantastic card to hold if you’re a fan of IHG properties as not only does it currently come with a good welcome offer, but it also offers cardholders a number of key benefits that can improve their stays with IHG and, crucially, save...
Monkey Miles
Double October Bilt Rent Day® – up to 200% bonus to Hilton ( instant status ) and 125% bonus to Amtrak
Don't forget today is double points day with Bilt Rewards Mastercard
Points Miles and Bling
Booked: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan; A Journey to Central Asia
Central Asia is one of the world’s lesser-visited regions, though some countries are busier than ever. This September, I’m spending…
The Alviator
Review: SriLankan Airlines A330 Business Class (CDG-CMB)
A review of SriLankan's A330 business class on the 10h 30m flight from Paris to Colombo, including the seat, food, amenities, service, etc.
One Mile at a Time
Lame: Delta Unveils Summer 2027 Europe Expansion, Adds No New Destinations
Delta's summer 2027 transatlantic expansion adds three routes but zero new destinations, leaving it far behind American and United's growth plans.
Live and Let’s Fly
The Majestic Cedar Of United Airlines
A huge shoutout to Cedar, the purser on my recent United Airlines flight from Burbank to San Francisco who really demonstrated how excellent service can make an ordinary flight extraordinary and who left a strong positive impression with every person she interacted with. The Majestic Cedar Of United Airlines Made...
TravelUpdate
Hotel Review: Four Seasons Toronto
For a quick weekend trip to Toronto with my family, I stayed at the Four Seasons Toronto for…
Miles To Memories
(Price Increase!) CardPointers Running 50% Off Sale on Annual & Lifetime Plans
CardPointers is running another limited time sale, offering a 50% discount on its premium memberships. The sale applies to both annual and lifetime CardPointers+ plans.
View from the Wing
Marriott Starts Checking Work Emails For Corporate Rate Eligibility—Knowing The Discount Code May No Longer Be Enough
A new Marriott booking prompt asks travelers to verify employment before accessing a corporate rate. It could curb sharing of code discounts, but contractors and other eligible travelers don't always have the email address the system expects.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — September 25 2026
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...
One Mile at a Time
Charge Cards Vs. Credit Cards: The Key Differences Explained
Many people use 'credit card' loosely, but charge cards work differently. Here's how no-preset-spending-limit cards differ from traditional credit cards.
Frequent Miler
Wyndham promo: Earn 4X points on stays through 1/19/27
Wyndham Rewards launched a new promotion yesterday which is offering 4X points on stays through January 19, 2027. Point earnings are capped at 15,000 points for regular Wyndham Rewards members, but cardholders and/or Wyndham Rewards Insiders subscribers can earn up to 20,000 or 25,000 points from the promotion. The Deal...
2PAXfly
INDONESIA: Australia–Indonesia flights get 5,000 more weekly seats
Australia and Indonesia have updated their bilateral air services arrangements for the first time in 15 years, opening the door to another 5,000 airline seats a week between the two countries. The agreement also gives airlines greater scope to fly beyond the familiar Jakarta and Bali gateways, potentially bringing more...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 20 September, 2026
Hello travellers, Greetings from the central coast of New South Wales! I’ve just had a very pleasant weekend being pampered and fed by some good friends. It’s been a quiet week on the blog, as I have had a few business issues to deal with. Some of you may have...
2PAXfly
QATAR: More Australian flights from December 2026
Qatar Airways is turning up the volume in Australia, with more flights from Sydney and Melbourne, the return of Canberra, and additional Virgin Australia services operated by Qatar aircraft. That means more seats to Doha and more options onwards to Europe. Melbourne gets twice-daily Qatar From 9 December 2026, Qatar...
Wild About Travel
Is AirAsia in Trouble?
Is AirAsia in Trouble? The figures arent good but the co founder wants the negativity quashed. Whats going on?
2PAXfly
TRANSNUSA: Melbourne to Bali flights launch in October with AU$299 fares
Indonesian airline TransNusa is heading further east in Australia, launching direct Melbourne–Bali flights from 19 October 2026 and introducing a new Premium Plus product. The airline’s media release says the Melbourne–Denpasar service will operate daily, with introductory one-way fares starting at AU$299 for a basic ticket and AU$699 for Premium...
Wild About Travel
Japan Travel: Why You Need an IC Card, and How to Use It
Until people get to Japan, I do not think anyone realises the depth and breadth of the transport system. Even after a dozen visits, it still blows me away with its efficiency and usefulness. Sure, there are issues with overcrowding, and sometimes it feels complicated and complex to navigate. Other...
2PAXfly
AIR NEW ZEALAND: SaleAway fare specials to Australia on sale until 18 September 2026. Good deals?
Air New Zealand has launched another round of SaleAway fare specials across the Tasman, with Economy fares below AU$300 from some Australian cities and, more interestingly, Business Premier from around AU$760 one-way. The sale runs until 11.59pm AEST on Friday, 18 September 2026, unless seats sell out first. Fares are...
Wild About Travel
Why Japan is losing its mind over the Suica Penguin Train Ticket
the Suica Penguin is expected to retire on March 31, 2027. JR East unveiled three candidates on September 8, public voting is open through September 23.