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.
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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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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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Your Mileage May Vary
How To Find Free Roadside Assistance In Most States
When you’re on a road trip, the last thing you want is for something to happen to your car. Unfortunately, that very thing happened to Joe and me while we…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Point offers for September 2024
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
View from the Wing
Hyatt Place’s Ongoing Breakfast Test: Will $14 Charges Replace Free Morning Meals?
Hyatt ended free, full breakfast at Hyatt Place properties as a brand standard guarantee during the pandemic. They dropped the requirement that you book direct to get breakfast, but also started charging non-elite guests for breakfast at some properties as a test. I hadn't realized until recently that - four...
The Bulkhead Seat
Passenger Poops On the Aircraft Floor After Being Told Lavatories Were Unavailable
A passenger created a disgusting situation on an Air Arabia flight between Amsterdam Airport… The post Passenger Poops On the Aircraft Floor After Being Told Lavatories Were Unavailable appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
United Airlines CFO Hints at Multi-Billion Dollar Stock Buyback—Strategic Move or Critical Error?
The CFO of United Airlines presented at the Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Laguna Conference on Thursday and he tipped his hand that the airline is about to start buying back stock Continue reading United Airlines CFO Hints at Multi-Billion Dollar Stock Buyback—Strategic Move or Critical Error?...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Gaurda Indonesia Airbus A330-300 at Hong Kong International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Gaurda Indonesia Airbus A330-300 at Hong Kong International Airport in its “Ayo Pakai Masker” Livery, as it is prepared for departure. Garuda Indonesia operates a fleet of 9 Airbus A330-300 in its...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: DUA Miami
Disclaimer: Thanks to Vanessa Menkes Communications, I received a one-night stay at DUA Miami. Although I could have just as easily looked at a map, I was barely familiar with Brickell, let alone Miami. However, given that it was just a few minutes walk from the Metro Rail station, by...
Your Mileage May Vary
Should You Sign Up For A Credit Card During Your Flight?
You know the drill if you’ve flown in the past several months. Depending on the airline, the flight attendant will come over to the PA system towards the end of…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Frontier Airlines Gate Agent Booted Deaf Passenger From Flight Because He Couldn’t Hear Her Through Face Mask
A ‘sanctimonious’ Frontier Airlines gate agent deliberately made a partially deaf passenger miss his flight after he told her that he could not hear her through the face mask that she was wearing, a new lawsuit against the Denver-based low-cost carrier alleges. Ivaylo Dodev was looking forward to traveling with...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs – September 2024
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...
Points With a Crew
2 guys tried to live in Changi Airport for 4 days… then the cops showed up
What happens if you try to live in an airport for days? Setting aside whether you'd actually WANT to do that, these 2 guys stayed in Singapore's Changi Airport for 4 days. Everything was going fine, until the cops showed up....
Miles To Memories
On Travel – How I Keep Things Simple and Enjoy More
The compications and clutter of travel all get in the way of what truly matters. These areas of my simple travel strategy make things easier. The post On Travel – How I Keep Things Simple and Enjoy More appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Delta Air Lines Shocking Memo to Flight Attendant Applicants: ‘Wear Underwear’ Is Now a Rule?
Delta Air Lines sent out a memo to prospective employees interviewing for flight attendant jobs. Candidates were told to wear “proper undergarments” to their interview - underwear should not be visible to staff. Continue reading Delta Air Lines Shocking Memo to Flight Attendant Applicants: ‘Wear Underwear’ Is Now a Rule?...
Your Mileage May Vary
7+ Secrets You Never Knew About Federal Air Marshals
Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) (sometimes called Sky Marshals) are special law enforcement agents who protect passengers and crew members from security threats aboard commercial aircraft. They board domestic and international…
The Bulkhead Seat
$35 Off Roundtrip Base Fares On Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines launched in 2021 and operates a fleet of modern Boeing 737 aircraft.… The post $35 Off Roundtrip Base Fares On Avelo Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Air Canada Business Class 777-300ER Toronto-Rome
I haven’t flown Air Canada in business class for a decade, but I had a chance to fly from Toronto to Rome but the experience did not live up to my expectations.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
{Tech} for Travel
United Starlink Wi-Fi Launch will Bring Free In-Flight Internet
The United Starlink Wi-Fi launch will bring free, high-speed internet to all United flights, offering streaming, gaming, and connectivity from gate to gate worldwide. The post United Starlink Wi-Fi Launch will Bring Free In-Flight Internet appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways Adjusts Award Redemption Fees (Mostly Bad)
Qatar Airways has just made changes to the redemption fees that it charges when booking award tickets. We’re not talking about change or cancelation fees, but rather about the carrier imposed fees you have to pay in cash when redeeming Avios.
View from the Wing
This Dad Is A Vacation Hero, Reserving Spots For His Family At The Resort Pool
If the hotel isn't going to have prime spots for every guest, you need to look out for your family. Here's one dad making the rounds in social media again, trying to prepare for his family's relaxation by the pool - by sprinting from lounge chair to lounge chair, putting...
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier Passenger Attempts to Strangle Flight Attendants and Threatens to Kill Others
A Frontier Airlines passenger was arrested on Wednesday after he reportedly attempted to strangle… The post Frontier Passenger Attempts to Strangle Flight Attendants and Threatens to Kill Others appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Wynn Las Vegas Pays $130M, Venetian Status Match, Virgin Steals EDC, Rio Phase 2 & Inside Brightline
Wynn pays $130M, Rio Phase 2, MGM/Marriott transfers, Virgin Steals EDC, New Venetian status match and more! The post Wynn Las Vegas Pays $130M, Venetian Status Match, Virgin Steals EDC, Rio Phase 2 & Inside Brightline appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Car Rental Bonus Mile and Point offers for September 2024
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Citi Points To Leading Hotels Of The World With 25% Bonus
The Citi ThankYou program, which is one ofthe major transferable points currencies, has just introduced its latest transfer bonus. This bonus is for the program’s newest partner, which was added in October 2023.
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon this weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
The Alviator
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.
The Alviator
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...
The Alviator
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...
The Alviator
Review: Singapore Airlines 737 MAX Business Class (SIN-HKT)
A review of Singapore Airlines' new 737 MAX business class, including the seat, amenities, Book The Cook meal service, and more. The post Review: Singapore Airlines 737 MAX Business Class (SIN-HKT) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.