The Alviator
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.
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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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Your Mileage May Vary
A Guide For How Early YOU Should Arrive At The Airport Nowadays
Everywhere you look, you’ll read that travel numbers are still as crazy as ever. Hotels are getting fuller, cars are getting sucked up for rentals, and, of course, despite airline…
Miles To Memories
Dropping HHints – This Feature (Sort Of) Clarifies the Hilton Elite F&B Credit
The Hilton Elite Daily Food and Beverage Credit comes with many wrinkles, but this feature offers a small improvement. The post Dropping HHints – This Feature (Sort Of) Clarifies the Hilton Elite F&B Credit appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Unlock 250,000 Points In Value: 5 Free Night Awards With New Marriott Business Card
This could be used as the equivalent of 250,000 Marriott points, which I'd estimate at worth $1,500. They're quite flexible, as Marriott allows you to top off free night awards for standard rooms with up to 15,000 additional points per night in order to redeem for the hotel you...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: SO Paris Hotel (Accor)
We tried the fashion-forward design property, SO/Paris Hotel near the Sarbonne and we have definitively found our new home in the city of lights.  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 followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Location For...
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 ...
One Mile at a Time
My Rough Night In A Japanese “Cabin” Hotel
Duringmy review trip to South Korea and Japan, I had a quick overnight at Tokyo Haneda Airport. I arrived at Terminal 1 at around 10PM, and wanted to be at Terminal 3 at around 5AM the following morning. There’s a ”proper” mega-airport hotel connected directly to Terminal 3, which is...
Your Mileage May Vary
I’m Having Second Thoughts About Capital One Cards
I’ve had my Capital One Venture X card for almost three years. When I signed up, it seemed like such a good deal that my wife got her own card.…
The Bulkhead Seat
Irate Passenger Claims To Be A Ruler and Own Seven Continents. Why Is She Flying Frontier?
A Frontier Airlines flight departing San Diego International Airport (SAN) for Las Vegas Harry… The post Irate Passenger Claims To Be A Ruler and Own Seven Continents. Why Is She Flying Frontier? appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Stolen Miles: American Airlines Requires An FBI Report
My wife found miles were stolen from her American Airlines account; to get them back American Airlines needs a FBI report.   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 followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Another Reward Hacked Account...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Why Do Some Airlines Tell You to Open Your Window Shades For Takeoff and Landing? And Why the United States is Unique
Crew Insider is our series of informative articles that answer some of the most common and less common questions about the aviation industry from the point of view of an industry insider. Our question answerer-in-chief is Mateusz Maszczynski, who has worked in the airline industry for nearly two decades and...
One Mile at a Time
My Citi AAdvantage Business Card Approval Experience
The Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard (review) is American’s only co-branded business credit card that’s currently open to new applicants. There’s lots of merit to picking up this card, including a great welcome offer.
View from the Wing
Dad Sits In Coach While His Two Daughters Live It Up In First Class—Then He Asks Passengers To Switch Seats
There have been plenty of controversial stories about a husband flying first class while his wife and kids sit in coach. Maybe he got the upgrade, and only one seat was available. Or he was on a business trip and had to be rested, so the company paid...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Tripodon Street in Athens in Greece. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Tripodon Street in Athens in Greece is considered to be the oldest street in the city because a large part of it coincides exactly with the ancient road and maintains the same name. At six meters wide and 800 meters long, it used to be one of the widest streets...
Monkey Miles
Amex Offers: Radisson Blu and Cambria Hotels Spend $300 get $100 back
This is the first time that I can remember Amex having an offer that targets Radisson Blu in the USA/Canada. Remember that Choice hotels owns Radisson in the Americas so you’d be earning Choice points alongside ( not Radisson Rewards ). Keep that in mind if you’re looking at staying...
One Mile at a Time
Delta Plans “Basic” Business Class: Will Premium Unbundling Work?
Over time, we’ve seen the concept of ”basic economy” become pretty widespread, whereby the cheapest economy fares include the fewest perks. The purpose of this is twofold — to expand a carrier’s potential customer base, and to get existing customers to ”buy up” to a higher fare, in order to...
View from the Wing
Widespread Bed Bug Infestation Hits Vegas Icons: Bellagio, Cosmopolitan, Resorts World All Inspected [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 Widespread Bed Bug Infestation Hits Vegas Icons: Bellagio, Cosmopolitan, Resorts World All Inspected [Roundup]...
Eye of the Flyer
Woman Falls Overboard and Dies on MSC Cruise, Computer Takeoff’s Coming, Salmonella Outbreak on Royal Ship, Mandatory Cruise Gratuities Not Going to Crew, EU Delays Biometric Checks and more Travel News!
Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Woman dies after going overboard from MSC cruise ship Automatic Takeoff Coming to Passenger Jets in 2025 Sparks Debate Among Travelers: ‘Good Idea or Not?’ Outbreak on Royal Caribbean Ship Confirmed From Rare Cause...
One Mile at a Time
Japan Airlines Cash Upgrades On Domestic Flights: A Great Deal
In a previous installment, I shared my experience flying Japan Airlines’ domestic first class on an Airbus A350-900, from Sapporo to Tokyo. As I hinted at in the post, Japan Airlines has a pretty lucrative cash upgrade program, whereby you can buy upgrades on the day of departure at a...
Live and Let’s Fly
New Report: Fly Slower, Higher, Only Long Haul For Environment
A new report has a solution to reduce emissions by air travel: fly slower at higher altitudes and eliminate short haul flying. This should totally work.  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 followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
One Mile at a Time
Delta Resuming Los Angeles To Shanghai Flights In 2025, Maybe
Delta Air Lines claims that it’s bringing back a transpacific flight in 2025, though I wouldn’t necessarily count on it. I first wrote about this a couple of days ago, but wanted to provide an update, as this flight is now on sale, so the schedule is also published.
One Mile at a Time
Delta Adds Minneapolis To Copenhagen Flights, Linking Up With SAS
A couple of weeks ago, Delta Air Lines announced its transatlantic expansion for 2025, which included seven new routes to Europe. A couple of days ago, the airline revealed one additional route, which seems like an obvious enough addition. I wanted to provide an update, as this route is now...
Nerd Ka Travel
Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan Enhance Loyalty Partnership, Offering Expanded Benefits for Members
In a significant development for frequent travelers, Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan have strengthened their partnership to offer enhanced benefits to their respective loyalty program members. The expanded relationship between Marriott International travel program, Bonvoy, and Aeroplan. Aeroplan is a loyalty
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: LifeMiles & Leading Hotels of the World transfer bonuses, Giftcards.com 20% cashback & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Eight offers are due to end this week which includes transfer bonuses to Avianca LifeMiles and Leading Hotels of the World, both of which are from...
Points With a Crew
5 reasons I keep recommending the Chase Sapphire Preferred for people starting out
Amongst my friends and family, I'm considered the "credit card guy". When I'm asked for recommendations, most of the time it's the Chase Sapphire Preferred...
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.
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.
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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.
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...