Sam Chui
Oops: Delta A350 Clips Tail of CRJ-900 in Atlanta
This is a developing story, we will continue to update as more news updates emerge. On 10th September, a Delta Air Lines A350 and Delta Connection CRJ-900LR collided during a taxi at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. This resulted in the vertical and horizontal stabilizer of the CRJ being clipped off...
Frequent Miler
Podcast: Pete Buttigieg’s war on airline loyalty devaluations | Coffee Break Ep25 | 9-10-24
It seems like we report a new loyalty program devaluation each week. Awards cost more, fees go up, etc.. But the U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants that to stop, sending letters to America’s 4 largest airlines demanding information about loyalty program devaluations. In this Coffee Break episode, we’ll discuss...
Traveling For Miles
Were you targeted for this Hyatt road warrior promotion? (up to 90,000 bonus points on offer)
Recently, a reader recently sent us a link to a Hyatt promotion that we weren't aware was available, so as we know of someone who hasn't been told they had been targeted but was able to register, I thought we'd mention it in case anyone reading this is in the...
Miles For Family
Our Two Nights in Enchanting City of Bruges, Plus Day Trip to Dunkirk
This is the next installment in a series of posts on my recent trip to Europe. See my previous posts: Back from another  family reunion: galloping through Europe and driving my husband crazy , 24 hours in NYC with kids (plus review of Hyatt Place New York Midtown South) and...
Suites and Lobbies
Kalalau Trail Guide: Planning Your Ultimate Hiking Adventure
Embarking on such a journey requires meticulous preparation, often beginning more than 90 days in advance. This all-inclusive guide has been put together for individuals like you, who are not only passionate about hiking but also need help with securing permits, arranging transport, selecting the right gear, and understanding what...
Traveling For Miles
Be careful: Check these two Avios sales to get the best price for you
Finnair has been running an Avios sale since the middle of last week and British Airways has just launched a new flash sale, and the key thing for Avios collectors to know right now is that it while both sales are offering different bonuses, the best sale for you may...
Traveling For Miles
Award Sale: Get 25% off Singapore Airlines award bookings
No, this isn't an article about the KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes deals that we see every month (those deals should appear in a week's time). This a KrisFlyer Global Redemption Sale in which the travel window is wider and the restrictions slightly different. The post Award Sale: Get 25% off Singapore Airlines...
Traveling For Miles
Earn 15,000 bonus Amex points with Leading Hotels of the World [Targeted]
Earlier, we wrote about a new Turkish Airlines offer that launched this morning and here we have a second interesting travel offer that Amex has dropped into out accounts. For select bookings made with Leading Hotels of the World that are paid for by 8 December, Amex is offering targeted cardholders...
Sam Chui
Boeing’s New 797 Will Be Built In Washington
This post was brought to you by Simple Flying. Boeing has just reached a massive new tentative agreement affecting over 33,000 Boeing employees In its statement on the deal, Boeing revealed it plans to build the much-anticipated 797 mid-sized airliner in Washington. The proposed New Midsize Airplane (NMA) has been...
TravelUpdate
New Seat Review: Finnair A330 Business Class New York to Helsinki
Background and Booking For my summer trip which was to begin in Helsinki, Finland, I had found award space for my parents on Air France from LAX. So, I just needed to meet them in Helsinki from New York. In looking at options, there was one seat left on Finnair...
Miles For Family
Great Deal Via Marriott Points: Overwater Bungalows in Westin Bora Bora Resort
If you’ve been dreaming of visiting Bora Bora, there is currently an amazing opportunity to do so at a fairly reasonable cost via points. No, it won’t be cheap, and you have to factor in additional costs, like separate flight from Papeete to Bora Bora, boat transfer to the resort...
Wingtips
Is British Airways Bronze Level Worth It?
As we all know, and for those of you who don’t, British Airways has got 3 tiers to… The post Is British Airways Bronze Level Worth It? appeared first on Wingtips.
Traveling For Miles
Save $200 on Turkish Airlines spending with this offer [Targeted]
Amex has today launched a new targeted offer for spending with Turkish Airlines on flights departing the United States. The offer appears to be widely available, so if you're making plans to visit Europe between now and next July, this could be an easy way to save a little cash. The...
Miles For Family
Why skiplagging is so tempting on this international flight
I always like to find the best deal on travel, whether it’s with miles and points or cash. So, even though I booked  Premium Economy seats on American Airlines from Shanghai to DFW, I’m still looking to see if I can get any better deals. I love the nonstop flight...
Nerd Ka Travel
American Airlines Takes Off with New Routes to Europe and Asia for Summer 2025!
American Airlines is preparing for a significant expansion of its international services next summer, adding five new European routes and increasing its trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific capacity. The airline will resume flights to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI) for the first time since
No Work All Travel
JR West Kansai Area Rail Pass
I’ve written a lot about Japanese rail passes, but never about one in the Kansai region, which includes Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara. A short visit last month helped change that– let’s take a look at the JR West Kansai Area Rail Pass. I want to skip the JR backgrounder,...