Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style
Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let’s grab my luggage and head home. There’s the joy of the real world the next day.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow...
{Tech} for Travel
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 gets preloaded maps and a night-vision goggle mode
Built for –30°C and rough stopovers, the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 pairs preloaded maps with a green night-vision goggle torch mode, plus turn-by-turn routing. The post Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 gets preloaded maps and a night-vision goggle mode appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
A change in location means a change in my travel patterns
I've spent most of the past 25 years splitting my time between Los Angeles and London/Greater London, so it's safe to say that a lot of my trips this century have involved flights across the Atlantic and a lot of my travel plans have been built around my transatlantic life....
Economy Class & Beyond
Jet2 completes its Split-Wing Schimitar Refit Programme
Jet2.com has been busy with a fleet retrofit programme to improve the efficiency of its Boeing 737 fleet. It’s worth a dive-in, as those savings add up, especially when trying to offer money off a Jet2Holiday. Jet2 Boeing 737-800, fitted with the Split Schimitar Winglet – Image, Jet2. The airline...
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Puts American Airlines On Blast For Flight Delay: “I’m Going to Take a New Interest in the Airline Industry”
White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair has threatened to “take a new interest in the airline industry” after he was left personally aggrieved by two separate flight delays that affected him and his wife on Thursday and Wednesday. Taking to Elon Musk’s social media platform X, Blair blasted:...
Live from a Lounge
The Ritz-Carlton to make its way to Hyderabad with Chalet Hotels
There is a new Ritz-Carlton Hotel coming up into India, with the third outpost of the brand here headed to Hyderabad. The post The Ritz-Carlton to make its way to Hyderabad with Chalet Hotels appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Live from a Lounge
DGCA India makes customer refund rules for tickets booked in India more liberal
The DGCA has notified new changes to the refund timelines and accountability. Here are the details. The post DGCA India makes customer refund rules for tickets booked in India more liberal appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Live from a Lounge
Waldorf Astoria coming to South Goa
Hilton Hotels is going up the value chain in India's luxury hotel scenario. The hospitality major has just signed up for the third Waldorf Astoria in India, in Goa. The post Waldorf Astoria coming to South Goa appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
View from the Wing
Serial Stowaway Strikes Again—Caught In Delta Lavatories, Now Sneaks Onto United Flight To Milan
A woman who famously stowed away on a Delta flight to Paris—spending hours undetected in lavatories—has struck again, sneaking through TSA and boarding a United flight from Newark to Milan.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
“Snatching My Kids’ Inheritance From Their Grasping Fingers.”
“Thanks Brian for snatching my kids’ inheritance from their grasping fingers.” That is what was said to me during lunch in Las Vegas on Monday, February 23, 2026, whose participants included two veteran members of FlyerTalk that I personally have known for years. FlyerTalk members are known to be frequent travelers...
Frequent Miler
Air France/KLM Flying Blue simplifies and improves miles expiration
Air France/KLM Flying Blue has always had a bizarre, non-intuitive expiration policy. Miles expire after 24 months, and only certain types of activity can extend that, such as crediting a flight to the program or spending on the Flying Blue credit card. Earning miles through partners would also reset the...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why This “Pre-Dented” Suitcase Is Turning Heads at Airports
Frequent travelers tend to obsess over luggage—especially when weight limits, durability, and design all matter. While searching for the “perfect” bag, it’s not unusual to encounter unusual concepts. But few…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
She’s Done it Again: Serial Stowaway Snuck Onboard a United Airlines Flight to Italy From Newark
A serial airline stowaway who made international headlines in November 2024 when she managed to sneak on board a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris unnoticed and was only caught when the plane was on approach to Charles de Gaulle Airport has reportedly done it again. This time round, Svetlana...
Frequent Miler
Amex pausing transfers to ANA Mileage Club: Is a devaluation coming?
Last May, every major transferable currency from Bilt to Capital One temporarily suspended transfers to Emirates Skywards. Although they all came back online, eventually Chase dropped Emirates completely, while Citi, Amex, and Capital One all reduced their transfer ratios. Later, in December, we received word that Amex would be reducing...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: MASSIVE overhaul of Qantas Frequent Flyer program. The good and the bad
Qantas is making it easier to earn Status Credits without setting foot on a plane, but there are positives and negatives. As part of its sweeping overhaul of the loyalty program, the airline will lift the annual threshold required to retain status, even as it introduces rollover credits and more...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Former Flight Attendant Claims Prince William and Catherine Never Get Booked To Fly in First Class
Prince William and his wife, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, are no strangers to flying commercial, often shunning private jets or government VIP airplanes for far more cost-effective, regularly scheduled passenger flights. You would have thought, however, that given William’s status in the British Royal Family as the heir to...
View from the Wing
Family Orders Domino’s To The Airport To Avoid High Prices—Brings Pizza Through TSA And Onto The Plane
Airport food prices drove one family to order Domino’s Pizza directly to the terminal during a delay—then carry the boxes through TSA and eat the slices onboard. The move has sparked a heated debate over whether it’s a brilliant money‑saving hack or just bad cabin etiquette.
Miles To Memories
Hyatt Just Broke Everyone’s Heart, United Forces Cards, AA Promos to Grab!
Hyatt's huge award chart changes, some possible good news and more bad Hyatt news to come. Plus United's big changes & AA promos rolling out! The post Hyatt Just Broke Everyone’s Heart, United Forces Cards, AA Promos to Grab! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Wild About Travel
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): A City That Feels Lost.
I had just had an amazing week on the Garden Route, exploring wineries, seeing whales, and enjoying hikes, coffee, food, and South African hospitality. Enjoy some of the photos! When my Baz Bus minibus (great service by the way) reached Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth, we arrived in a very different world....
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style
Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let’s grab my luggage and head home. There’s the joy of the real world the next day.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow...
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors Amex Card Limited Time Offers: Up To 175K Points & Free Night
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards, which can be extremely lucrative. These cards offer valuable benefits for those who stay at Hiltons with any frequency, so if you travel often, it’s worth having (at least) one of these cards in your wallet.
Points With a Crew
Houston KLM Crown Lounge Review – IAH Priority Pass Lounge
If you're at Houston International Airport, you'll want to read my KLM Crown Lounge Priority Pass IAH review, for information on wifi, food, amenities and ...
You Are Travel
Hilton Continues Luxury Investment in India: 148-Room Waldorf Astoria Goa Due in 2030
​tl;dr – This will be one of the brand’s first three locations in India. ​Hilton just announced a… The post Hilton Continues Luxury Investment in India: 148-Room Waldorf Astoria Goa Due in 2030 appeared first on You Are Travel.
Your Mileage May Vary
I Ran The Numbers On 3 Hyatt Point Stays. Here’s What The New Pricing Could Change
What happens when a redemption that once felt like a steal suddenly has a much wider price range? That’s the question I kept coming back to after Hyatt revealed its…
Altitude Yes
Bilt Rent Day Promo: Earn Up to a 125% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines (March 2026)
Have somewhat of a plan before you transfer your Bilt points, as JAL miles have a firm expiration date of 36 months. The post Bilt Rent Day Promo: Earn Up to a 125% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines (March 2026) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Frequent Miler
Best Western promo: Triple points on stays in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean
Best Western is launching a new Fall promotion that’s quite a bit simpler than usual: earn double base points on all stays in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean until May 31st. Note that you must register for the offer and book your stays by March 3rd, and are...
The Bulkhead Seat
Global Entry in Toronto was Open After All Today
As I wrote about earlier this week, I am in Toronto. While heading home… The post Global Entry in Toronto was Open After All Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Monkey Miles
All time high Hilton Honors Amex card offers are back with free nights!
Hilton Honors Amex card offers American Express and Hilton have tweaked their new offers slightly.  I’m also including the Amex Hilton Aspire since it’s a card we keep and get a ton of value out of on an annual basis. The Hilton cards listed below are a mix of Affiliate...
Traveling For Miles
Save on select IHG stays with this new Amex offer [Targeted]
American Express has launched a new offer for card members which allows them to save on select IHG stays, and while Amex IHG offers aren't particularly unusual, this one stands out thanks to the fact that isn't restricted to select bookings in North America and the Caribbean. The post Save on...
Traveling For Miles
Buy Virgin Atlantic Points with a 70% bonus (0.89p or 1.48¢ each)
Virgin Atlantic's has brought back the best points sale that we see it run, and that means that for the next few weeks, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members can buy points from 0.89 pence each (UK accounts) or from 1.48 cents each (US accounts). The post Buy Virgin Atlantic Points with...
Economy Class & Beyond
Brussels Airlines launches at Air-Train codeshare with Deutsche Bahn
We’re all for multi-modal shift where appropriate, so there is some good news, with Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn launching a codeshare. The move comes about with DB adding a stop on its Antwerp – Cologne service at Brussels Airport. The first train of this new connection will depart from...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qantas to add Las Vegas to its network map
Qantas is adding a new route between a new route to the USA, with Las Vegas being the next destination The new service will be a seasonal service, operating between Sydney and Las Vegas from 29 December 2026 to 12 March 2027. Qantas will be the first airline in the...
{Tech} for Travel
HONOR MagicPad4 claims worlds thinnest tablet at 4.8mm with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 inside a 4.8mm shell, HONOR MagicPad4 leans into “PC level productivity” and cross-platform sharing across iOS and Android devices. The post HONOR MagicPad4 claims worlds thinnest tablet at 4.8mm with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
UK Disabled Persons Railcard to expand eligibility from 1st March
There are steps being taken by the Rail Delivery Group to expand the eligibility for a Disabled Persons Railcard.  And the good news is, the first phase of changes goes into effect from Sunday (1st March). The changes are designed to bring benefit where evidence requirements are straightforward and to...
Economondo
FLIGHT REVIEW: Uzbekistan Airways A320 – Riga to Tashkent
Come with me as I fly on an Uzbekistan Airways A320 from Riga to Tashkent
Economy Class & Beyond
Etihad to send AirbusA380 to Bangkok
For those of us who love the double-decker whalejet, Etihad Airways is planning to operate an Airbus A380 on its Abu Dhabi – Bangkok route from late October. The aircraft will operate on Etihad’s evening daily service between Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, further strengthening connectivity between Southeast...