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Review: Qantas 737 Business Class (SYD-AKL)
In March 2026, I flew Qantas’ 737 business class from Sydney to Auckland. This was my first-ever trans-Tasman…
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The 7 Most Random Flight Schedules I’ve Encountered
Most times, I can explain an odd flight schedule with good aircraft utilisation. Here are some flight schedules I need some help explaining.
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Why Are Some SAS Planes Registered In Ireland?
Some SAS shorthaul planes are registered in Ireland. That may be surprising for a Scandinavian airline whose hubs are in Denmark and Sweden.
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Review: Emirates Lounge, Sydney (SYD)
A review of the Emirates lounge in Sydney, open to both eligible Emirates and Qantas passengers due to their joint business partnership.
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Frequent Miler
Best $95 travel credit card combo | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep358 | 5-15-26
We talk a lot about the ultra-premium credit cards with expensive annual fees, but there are plenty of people interested in credit cards with more modest annual fees. Luckily, there are some great $95 credit cards that can be supplemented with fee-free cards for a great travel rewards strategy. Best...
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United Sent Us A “Customer Appreciation” Email After Our Flight Returned To Its Departure City
After our United flight to Frankfurt turned around mid-flight and stranded us back in Washington D.C., the compensation process was almost as confusing as the disruption itself. If you’ve been…
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Woman Falls Off Bridge In Mexico, Breaking Her Spine. Then She Tries To Reschedule Her Flight Home With Flair Airlines: ‘No Sign Of Humanity’
“We cannot make any exceptions..."
The Bulkhead Seat
FAA Approves DJT Airport Code for Palm Beach International Airport After Recent Renaming
As I wrote about in March, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is officially being…
Frequent Miler
Mastercard launches “Taste by Priceless” Lounges
It seems like every Tom, Dick, airline, and credit card issuer has their own airport lounge these days. Never one to miss out on a chance to get in the game late, Mastercard has now announced the opening of two new proprietary lounges, one in Hong Kong and the other...
View from the Wing
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Bets $2.6 Billion On Delta — After Decades Warning Against Airlines
Warren Buffett spent decades warning that airlines destroy capital, joking that investors needed to be talked down before buying them. Now Berkshire Hathaway is back anyway, disclosing a $2.6 billion stake in Delta — its third major run at an industry Buffett once treated like an addiction.
Miles To Memories
Vegas Elevator Nightmare, Another Pro Sports Team, Allegiant’s Big Merger & AI Maps Gone Wild!
More pro sports for Vegas, elevator nightmare, updating on Summer comps, Mandalay Bay suite tour plus Slotapalooza!
View from the Wing
American Airlines Wants Commercial Flights Back To Naples, Florida — The Airport Locals Tried To Move
American Airlines wants to bring commercial flights back to Naples, Florida — a wealthy, convenient Gulf Coast airport that locals have spent years fighting, and even tried to move. The plan is for Charlotte service starting this winter, but the real story is whether one of Florida’s most contested small...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Adds 23,000 Seats for Biggest-Ever Football Travel Schedule
American Airlines is boosting its flight schedule this fall to accommodate football fans traveling…
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Hilton points with (up to) a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Hilton promotion fit that criteria?
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: VitaLink Thin Foldable Keyboard (Back By Saturday)
The VitaLink foldable keyboard is a sleek CNC foldable keyboard with a 4K touch display, speakers, and 8 layout options. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
You Are Travel
This Priority Pass Lounge Was Just Named the Best of Its Bunch
​tl;dr – Representing PDX! ​Priority Pass recently announced its Priority Pass Excellence Awards 2026, and the big winner…
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The Most Stressful Airports in the U.S. According to Travel & Leisure
Not all airports feel the same. Some are calm, quiet, and surprisingly pleasant. Others feel like chaos wrapped in construction, traffic, crowds, and delayed flights. When I went to what…
Frequent Miler
US Bank Amazon Business cards are live with targeted welcome offers of up to $750
Early this week, US Bank officially launched its new Amazon Business Cards for new applications. In and of itself, the card is interesting to Amazon Prime customers, as it earns 5% back at Amazon, AWS, and Whole Foods, and 2% back on your top 3 monthly non-Amazon categories (the non-Prime...
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Offer Extended: Earn 40,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on private home rentals
The best offer of the year for booking private home rentals via Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy has been extended by a week! The 40,000 bonus Bonvoy points offer is now available for booking until May 22, 2026 The 40,000 bonus points offer: Earn 40,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points when...
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The Travel Review Trap In Europe — How I Avoid Bad Hotels And Restaurants Built For Tourists
I do not read hotel and restaurant reviews abroad the same way everywhere. In Europe, bad reviews can be easier for businesses to challenge or remove, so I rely less on average ratings and more on patterns, photos, trusted local sites, and avoiding obvious tourist traps.
One Mile at a Time
Airline Dress Codes: What Constitutes “Offensive” Clothing? Does This Count?
Every so often, we see airlines remove people from aircraft for violating their vague dress codes. In this post, I’d like to talk about that in a bit more detail, because I saw some shirts at an airport today that sure caught me off guard…
Miles To Memories
Allegiant Completes Acquisition of Sun Country Airlines
Allegiant has successfully completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings in a $15 billion deal.
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Save Up to 45% at Select Iberostar Beachfront Resorts With IHG One Rewards
You can enjoy some time relaxing at the beach and spend less money, as you can save up to a maximum of 45% at select Iberostar Beachfront Resorts with IHG One Rewards at 26 participating resort properties in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Brazil, Aruba, and the United States from Thursday,...
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[Jun/Jul ’26 added!] Baseball fans: Capital One once again has great seats for 5,000 miles each
Update 5/15/26: Tickets are now available for June and July games. Get on ’em if you want ’em! Remember — there are only 4 cardholder-exclusive seats for each game. Many of the highly desirable games will go quickly, and then the other tickets are a very poor value. You have...
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Citi ThankYou Points Sharing Ends May 16. Should You Transfer Now?
Citi is about to eliminate one of the most useful features in the ThankYou Rewards ecosystem — and if you’ve been using a two-player strategy to maximize points, you may…
Miles To Memories
Morgan Stanley Blue Cash Preferred, $350 Bonus and Waived Fee
The card normally has a $300 bonus, but now there's a new offer that will get you $350 and the annual fee is waived the first year.
Traveling For Miles
Earn 40,000 bonus points on one stay with Marriott Homes & Villas (offer extended)
The latest/current Marriott Homes & Villas promotion has just been extended by a week so it's probably worth reflagging the fact that Marriott Bonvoy members can currently earn 40,000 bonus Bonvoy points from a single Homes & Villas stay taken by the beginning of January next year. 
Points Miles and Bling
The Psychology of Redeeming Hotel Points Has Changed
There’s no nuance in it: hotel prices are higher than ever before. Call it the K-shaped economy, call it inflation,…
The Alviator
Frankfurt Airport’s New Terminal 3 Lounges: Emirates, SkyTeam, Priority, and More
Frankfurt Airport opened their new Terminal 3 today. While there are other airports that open new terminals (e.g.…
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Review: American Express Centurion Lounge, Sydney (SYD)
A review of the AmEx Centurion Lounge Sydney. How does this lounge, open to AmEx Platinum/Centurion cardholders, compare to others at the airport?
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Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Sydney (SYD)
A review of the Plaza Premium lounge at Sydney Airport, available to AmEx Platinum and Priority Pass cardholders.
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Review: Qantas’ Temporary International Business Class Lounge, Sydney (SYD)
Qantas is building a new flagship business class lounge in Sydney, so have set up a temporary one in the meantime. Here's how it's like.
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I’m Calling It: Free Onboard WiFi Is The New Industry Standard
Let me lead the charge - on a full-service airline, free WiFi should be industry-standard, and we should consider anything else "below-par".
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What Makes A Good Intra-European Business Class Product?
Okay, so we know that intra-European business class sucks. In this uncompetitive landscape, what makes some products better than others?
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Cathay Pacific’s Lounge Shuffle At Hong Kong Airport
Since May last year, Cathay Pacific has closed the first class section of The Wing for renovations, in…
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Review: Cathay Pacific New 777 Economy Class (HKG-SYD)
The hype of Cathay Pacific's newest 777s surrounds their new Aria Suite business class seat, but what is their economy class like?