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TRIP REPORT: Interislander ferry between Wellington and Picton, New Zealand
Ferry’s are a much underrated form of transport. The inter-island ferry between the capital of New Zealand, Wellington on the North Island, and the port of Picton on the north of the South Island, is an experience I have long hoped to have. Or in water terms, its a ferry...
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APPLE: Ticket tech — smart boarding passes
Apple is promoting Smart Boarding Passes as part of its next ‘i’ operating system (iOS) for iPhones and iPads, to be released in September. The new name, now reflecting the year it applies to, will be iOS 26. This innovation could herald the end of boarding gate chaos. Both Qantas...
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MIDDLE EAST: Major disruptions due to Israel/Iran conflict
Air travel across the Middle East is facing major disruptions. Flights are being suspended, cancelled, delayed or rerouted to avoid the area. El Al has suspended all flight operations until 30 June, 2025. As shown on the Flightradar24 tweet below, the airspace above Iran and Israel is being cleared of...
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AIR INDIA CRASH: Some theories on possibly causes
It is a natural impatience to hace the trangic explained. Although it will take months to conclusively determine what the chain of events was that lead to the crash of flight AI 171, here is a summary of the current theories being expressed by a range of experts. Introduction As...
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The Best Airplane Burger I’ve Ever Eaten — And Yes, It Comes With Fries
I’ve tried a lot of airplane burgers over the years, but none were as good as the exquisite beef burger I enjoyed on a recent Cathay Pacific flight in business class. Even the French Fries were delightful! Cathay Pacific Classic Beef Burger: Best Ever The burger is a “famous” feature...
Point Me to the Plane
Beware the Swipe: Unveiling the 10 Worst Countries for Credit Card Fraud
Beware that these countries are the worst destinations for credit card fraud.
The Bulkhead Seat
Hilton Further Defines Upgrade Benefit for Elite Members at Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)
Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) entered into a partnership last… The post Hilton Further Defines Upgrade Benefit for Elite Members at Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Orlando Airport Takes A Stand to Make Something Perfectly Clear
Have you ever wondered how airports get their three-letter codes? These codes, known as International Air Transport Association (IATA) codes, are used to identify airports around the world. The process…
View from the Wing
“They All Look Alike”—United Airlines Kicked Off The Wrong Asian Passenger After 5 Hours Stuck On The Tarmac, Lawsuit Says
On August 24, 2024 United flight 1627 from Las Vegas to Washington Dulles diverted to Baltimore as thunderstorms and hail shut down Dulles airport. The plane was parked on the ground at BWI for five hours, and passengers weren't permitted off the aircraft. Continue reading “They All Look Alike”—United Airlines...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Unruly Passenger Leaves Delta Air Jet in Hawaii Looking Like a Bloody Crime Scene After Smashing Up Door
An unruly passenger on a recent Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Honolulu, Hawaii, left the plane looking like a gruesome crime scene after smashing up a door and cutting himself on reinforced glass. The incident is said to have occurred in the last few days, according to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Goodbye, Classified: United Opens Expanded Dining Area in Newark Polaris Lounge
United Airlines opened its invite-only restaurant known as Classified at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)… The post Goodbye, Classified: United Opens Expanded Dining Area in Newark Polaris Lounge appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Aeromexico Adds New Routes to San Juan and Raleigh
Aeromexico has added two new routes to the United States this winter. San Juan’s… The post Aeromexico Adds New Routes to San Juan and Raleigh appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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United vs. Delta: The Lounge War Escalates In New York
United Airlines opened an expanded dining room at its Newark Polaris Lounge (EWR) today, adding 60 seats to its longhaul business class lounge in a move that underscores the competitive pressures in the New York City area, especially with its chief rival, Delta Air Lines. United Airlines Ups Lounge Game...
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Denver Airport: Endless TSA Lines & Constant Train Breakdowns—America’s Most Painful Home Airport [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Denver Airport: Endless TSA Lines & Constant Train Breakdowns—America’s Most Painful Home Airport [Roundup]...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Where Life Began? Matsieng Footprints in Botswana
Matsieng is one of the well-known “Creation Sites” in southern Africa — another one is the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa, which I also visited and will document in a future article — where followers of folklore believe that life began when Matsieng emerged from a hole in the...
One Mile at a Time
Review: St. Regis Longboat Key, Florida (Family Friendly Paradise)
Recently, we spent a couple of nights at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, located on the west coast of Florida, on a barrier island near Sarasota. This was part of a little family road trip, as Ford and I took our son, Miles, to go see my mom in...
TravelUpdate
Amex Platinum Card refresh this Fall, Chase Sapphire Reserve relaunch & more..
The Amex Platinum Card will so be refresh, Chase is relaunching the Sapphire Reerve and more as we wrap up some of the stories from the wekk.
Travel Points Playbook
Success! Barclays Hawaiian Business Card Approved After Rookie Mistake
As someone who has applied for a few dozen of credit cards in the past ten years, I’d…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Accused Of Booting Wrong Passenger Just Because She Was Asian, Explosive New Lawsuit Alleges
United Airlines has become engulfed in a new discrimination scandal after an Asian passenger claimed she was denied boarding because a flight attendant had accused someone of pushing her. The only link between the passenger and the suspect was that they were both of Asian heritage. The incident occurred last...
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors Amex Business Card Review: Status, Points, & Credits
Hotel credit cards are among the most underrated credit cards out there, given the perks that they can offer, including elite status and free nights.
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – Apr/May 25 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During difficult times, I have found that model collecting can help alleviate some of the stress. Video Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and...
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Delta’s Billion Dollar Bet: Airline Surveys Passengers About Bringing Sports Gambling Onboard
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced a partnership with DraftKings at his CES speech in Las Vegas back in January. Since inflight gambling is illegal, I assumed this would mean earn Deltaing SkyMiles for sports betting through DraftKings. After all, you can earn Marriott points with BetMGM already...
The Alviator
London Southend Airport: Cute, But Not In London
Today I flew out of London Southend Airport. Only two of "London's" airports are in London, though this one is especially not in London IMHO. The post London Southend Airport: Cute, But Not In London appeared first on The Alviator.
Eye of the Flyer
New Delta Credit Card, Massive Chase Card Changes, Big Point Devaluation, Revenue Based Cruise Rewards, 5x Points Offer, Plus Five Free Nights Card and More
Holy cow it is HOT this weekend! I mean I have been begging for summer to, at last, arrive in the Midwest but this is brutal. When even the squirrels are just laying around in the shade it is time to stay indoors. If you too are stuck indoors then...
Frequent Miler
Prices rise, benefits cut: The new normal coming for ultra-premium cards [Week in Review]
For years, the main purpose of an ultra-premium credit card has been to take advantage of its benefits. Whether the ability to redeem points for increased value, get lounge access for authorized users, or enjoy other swanky perks, ultra-premium cards were once chock-full of premium benefits to accompany a premium...
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Review: oneworld Lounge Amsterdam (AMS)
The oneworld lounge in Amsterdam (AMS), also known as Lounge No. 40, is a swanky lounge in the non-Schengen zone of Schiphol Airport. oneworld Lounge Amsterdam Review (I don’t capitalize the “o” in oneworld because oneworld also does not do so) Access + Hours + Location The oneworld Lounge at...
Monkey Miles
New IHG One Rewards promos – up to 30% off rates
New IHG One Rewards promo - 2k bonus every 2 nights The post New IHG One Rewards promos – up to 30% off rates appeared first on Monkey Miles.
ATX Jetsetter
JetBlue is Ending Flights to Miami (MIA)
JetBlue will cease service to Miami International Airport (MIA) with the last flight occurring on September 2, 2025. The post JetBlue is Ending Flights to Miami (MIA) appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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AIR INDIA: Flight AI1171 crash from Ahmedabad, India. What we know so far.
This crash of Air India flight AI1171, a Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner, is the first crash of this model of aircraft in its 14-year history. With over 260 dead, and the near miraculous survival of one passenger, this accident is the worst aviation disaster in India for decades. Background Air India...
Wild About Travel
Seconds After Takeoff – Air India Crash, the First 787 Disaster
I am shocked and dismayed to hear news that Air India AI 171, operating from #Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW), was involved in an accident after take-off on Thursday, 12 June 2025. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft departed Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs (local time) with 242 passengers and crew on...
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REX: Renaissance Infrastructure bids for collapsed Regional Express airlines
Regional Express, better known as REX slid into voluntary administration nearly a year ago. This was the result of board member conflict and a failed competition with the big boys on capital city routes. The process of voluntary administration is set to end on 30 June. Renaissance Infrastructure, a USA.-based...
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QANTAS: A380 diverts to Baku again. Medical Emergency
In a déjà vu moment for Qantas, flight QF2 from London to Singapore made an unscheduled landing in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 9, 2025. A passenger suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight. This marks the second time in recent years that a Qantas Airbus A380 has diverted to Baku. The...
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WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT: Runway complete, and Air New Zealand joins opening queue
It won’t start actual operations until late 2026, over a year away, but Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) is already drawing a crowd. Today, the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, visited to mark the completion of runway construction. That was excuse enough to announce the latest name to join...
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QANTAS: Closing down Jetstar Asia after 20 years of operation
Farewell, Jetstar Asia. Qantas has decided to pull the plug on its Singapore-based budget carrier after two turbulent decades. It’s a casualty of Southeast Asia’s hyper-competitive low-cost airline jungle. The last Jetstar Asia flight will taxi down the runway on 31 July 2025. Thirteen Airbus A320s will head back across...
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Riding the Spectacular Flåm Railway
National Geographic Traveler magazine called the Flåm Railway one of the top 10 train journeys in Europe. Lonely Planet went even further, naming it the best train journey in the world. It was definitely one of the most beautiful—and steepest—railways I have ever ridden, and I will always remember my...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Bain Capital to be the winner in airline sale
We have known that Virgin Australia was set to re-enter the share market by listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) fairly soon. Well the prospectus dropped on Friday night before the long weekend. A lot in the prospectus is to be expected. But, the measure of reward for past...