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Trip Report Introduction: eEK BRo, wHBat A CXrazy 5JUOrney
I won't win an award for good trip report titles, though here's how I booked my seven flights on six airlines to and from Hong Kong. The post Trip Report Introduction: eEK BRo, wHBat A CXrazy 5JUOrney appeared first on The Alviator.
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Review: Qantas A380 Premium Economy (SIN-LHR)
A review of Qantas' A380 premium economy on the fifth-freedom flight from Singapore to London, part of the airline's flagship route. The post Review: Qantas A380 Premium Economy (SIN-LHR) appeared first on The Alviator.
The Alviator
Review: Jetstar Asia A320 (HKT-SIN)
A review of Jetstar Asia on the two-hour flight from Phuket to Singapore, including the seat, buy-on-board food options, and more. The post Review: Jetstar Asia A320 (HKT-SIN) appeared first on The Alviator.
The Alviator
Introducing Alvia: A Flight Booking Consultancy
I'm launching Alvia, a free service where I recommend you the most value-maximising ways to get from point A to B. Here are the details. The post Introducing Alvia: A Flight Booking Consultancy appeared first on The Alviator.
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My Journey to Redeem Orphaned Caesars Reward Credits with Caesars Racebook App
Good afternoon everyone, I hope you had a great weekend and are excited for Halloween later this week.  For better or worse, I am the kind of person that hates to let airline miles, hotel points, free night certificates, and companion fares expire.  I can now add casino rewards to...
Your Mileage May Vary
Three Easy AMEX Offers For Everyday Spending
One of the things I appreciate most about American Express is their AMEX Offers. Unlike promotions from other credit cards, which can be difficult to redeem or of little value,…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Slashes Single-Use Plastics For Inflight Service By 50% With New Bamboo Cups and Wood Stir Sticks
Southwest Airlines is introducing new bamboo cups for cold beverages and wooden stir sticks on all of its flights in a bid to reduce its reliance on single-use plastics. The airline believes that the new cups and stir sticks will help it beat its target of reducing single-use plastics by...
The Bulkhead Seat
airBaltic Announces Nine New Routes This Winter
airBaltic is the flag carrier of Latvia. It main hub is Riga International Airport… The post airBaltic Announces Nine New Routes This Winter appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Capital One Savor Card: 6 Reasons To Apply
The Capital One Savor Card is a card that I personally have, and that I find to be quite valuable. While you can read a full review of the card, below I wanted to share six reasons that I think the Capital One Savor is worth it, especially as the...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter – SNAPPY Mobile Phone Grip (back by Tuesday)
The SNAPPY mobile phone grip combines some of the best features of a phone grip, selfie stick, power bank and gimbal. It's on Kickstarter for ...
Points With a Crew
This Is the Miles and Points Book You Definitely Need to Have
I enjoy reading, but it’s not often that I get to read a book that is so tied in to one of my own pursuits. After all, there is no book about trying to visit every county in the United States. Though I suppose there are (lots of) books about...
Miles To Memories
JetBlue Adds More Eligible Airlines for Mosaic Status Match
JetBlue has launched an ongoing status matching program for select elite frequent fliers from major US airlines. The post JetBlue Adds More Eligible Airlines for Mosaic Status Match appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
Can You Go On A Cruise If You Have A Criminal Record? It’s Complicated
You’ve probably heard that cruising has become a hot way to travel over the past couple of years. In 2023 alone, cruise passengers topped over 31 million, a 7% increase…
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Launches TSA PreCheck Touchless ID In Delta Air Lines Stronghold
United Airlines has rolled out Touchless ID at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), a fortress hub for Delta Air Lines, for travelers enrolled in the TSA PreCheck program. United Airlines Expands Touchless ID To Salt Lake City I’ve raved about TSA Touchless ID at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)...
Miles To Memories
Wyndham Teams Up with Reside to Offer Upscale Residence-Style Accommodations
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Reside have teamed up to offer upscale residence-style accommodations in urban destinations around the country. The post Wyndham Teams Up with Reside to Offer Upscale Residence-Style Accommodations appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Cockpit Screens Went Blank as Chemical Odor Filled Flight Deck of Frontier Airlines Plane That Made Dramtic Emergency Landing in Las Vegas
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its preliminary report into a dramatic emergency landing of a Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 at Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport on October 5 which resulted in flames and smoke shooting out of the main landing gears as it came to a halt...
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Airlines Switches To Bamboo Cups, Wood Stir Sticks
If you’re a frequent Southwest Airlines flyer, you may notice some changes to the inflight service on your next flight.
View from the Wing
New Rule To Pay Passengers For Flight Delays Advances – But Will It Raise Fares And Survive In Court?
A year and a half ago President Biden announced new rules coming to require airlines to pay cash compensation for flight delays and cancellations. Think of it as the U.S.'s answer to Europe's 'EU261' compensation. Continue reading New Rule To Pay Passengers For Flight Delays Advances – But Will It Raise...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Holiday Inn, Helsinki Airport – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
The Holiday Inn, Helsinki Airport Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for another night stop, this time at a Holiday Inn near Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Is it worth staying near the airport, or is a city stay more appropriate?  In this adventure I needed a break 02:40...
Your Mileage May Vary
Brightline Orlando Service Turns One: Ridership and Revenue Trends
The Brightline train service connecting Orlando and South Florida recently marked its first anniversary, having begun operations on September 22, 2023. This service had long been anticipated as a viable…
Miles To Memories
Hyatt’s New Venture Adds 23 All-Inclusive in Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, and Spain
Hyatt announced today a 50/50 joint venture with Grupo Piñero which is expected to expand Hyatt’s all-inclusive room portfolio by approximately 30 precent. The post Hyatt’s New Venture Adds 23 All-Inclusive in Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, and Spain appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Lounge Membership Cost Increasing In 2025 (Again)
Alaska Airlines has just announced that the cost of an Alaska Lounge membership will be increasing as of February 2025, though we don’t yet have the full details. This will be the second year in a row that Alaska increases the cost of a lounge membership, and it will be...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
October 28 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 30,000 bonus points on private home rentals with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
Today's bonus offer highlight is the next promotion from Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy who offering 30,000 bonus points on private home rentals of 2 or more nights. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post October 28 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 30,000 bonus...
Miles To Memories
Save 10% at Select Marriott Brands with New Chase Offers
Chase is targeting some cardholders with new offers for savings at select Marriott brands. The post Save 10% at Select Marriott Brands with New Chase Offers appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Watch: Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner Badly Damaged After Landing Gear Gets Stuck in Drain Hole
A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner belonging to Qatar Airways was badly damaged last week after one of the landing gears got stuck in a drain hole as it was pulling up to the gate at the airline’s hub in Doha. The nine-year-old aircraft had just arrived at Doha Hamad International Airport...
Points With a Crew
How To Beat The Lines To Visit The Colosseum, Forum And Palatine Hill (Ancient Rome Hack)
Visiting the Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill or other ancient Rome sites? Here's my one trick to let you skip all the lines and let you walk right in ...
Live and Let’s Fly
British Airways Slashes Catering, Tells Flight Attendants To Stop Saying “Sorry”
British Airways is telling its flight attendants to stop saying “sorry” for catering cuts as it attempts to slash catering onboard even as its competitors improve meals onboard. As British Airways Cuts Premium Cabin Catering, It Tells Its Flight Attendants Not To Say Sorry… In systemwide flight attendant training at...
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska Airlines Increases Lounge Membership Fees In 2025
Alaska Airlines is increasing the cost to enter its lounges starting in February 2025.… The post Alaska Airlines Increases Lounge Membership Fees In 2025 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Alviator
Welcome to The Alviator!
Hi! Welcome to The Alviator. Whether you’ve been following us for the last few years or you just found us today, I’m so grateful that you’re checking out our blog. We’re an aviation, airline lounge, hotel review and consultancy site, with 340+ reviews that we’ve posted over the last 10...
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A Surprisingly Enjoyable Phuket Airport Hotel Layover
I was dreading spending 12 hours in Phuket before my delayed flight out, though I ended up enjoying my day room, which involved a swim. The post A Surprisingly Enjoyable Phuket Airport Hotel Layover appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
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A Surprisingly Enjoyable Phuket Airport Hotel Layover
I was dreading spending 12 hours in Phuket before my delayed flight out, though I ended up enjoying my day room, which involved a swim. The post A Surprisingly Enjoyable Phuket Airport Hotel Layover appeared first on The Alviator.
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Review: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites (Khao Lak, Thailand)
A review of the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites, a 52-suite extension to the resort, where we stayed in a Two-Bedroom Loft Suite. The post Review: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites (Khao Lak, Thailand) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
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Review: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites (Khao Lak, Thailand)
A review of the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites, a 52-suite extension to the resort, where we stayed in a Two-Bedroom Loft Suite. The post Review: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites (Khao Lak, Thailand) appeared first on The Alviator.
The Alviator
Goodbye, Young Travelers of Hong Kong…
I'm rebranding from Young Travelers of Hong Kong to The Alviator, and also starting a new flight booking consultancy programme, Alvia. The post Goodbye, Young Travelers of Hong Kong… appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
The Alviator
Goodbye, Young Travelers of Hong Kong…
I'm rebranding from Young Travelers of Hong Kong to The Alviator, and also starting a new flight booking consultancy programme, Alvia. The post Goodbye, Young Travelers of Hong Kong… appeared first on The Alviator.
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Cathay Pacific’s A350 Cancellations – If You Are Affected
Cathay Pacific has cancelled 48 flights today due to an engine part failure, involving the Airbus A350. Ultimately I’m glad that the airline is playing safe, though this has affected many flights, including on high-frequency, high-yield regional routes. Cathay Pacific finds engine fault on A350, inspects jets On a flight...