Wingtips
How I Redeemed My Emirates Skywards Miles:
If you live in the UK, you would know that collecting Emirates Skywards miles isn’t easy. However, having… The post How I Redeemed My Emirates Skywards Miles: appeared first on Wingtips.
Points With a Crew
Should you expect hotel fire alarm compensation?
If the fire alarm goes off at your hotel, should you expect hotel fire alarm compensation. What do you think should happen in a situation where ...
Sam Chui
Air Busan A321 Caught Fire in South Korea
On January 28, 2025, an Air Busan Airbus A321 caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea. All 169 passengers and seven crew members on board were evacuated via slides. The Air Busan Airbus A321 with registration HL7763 was scheduled to depart as flight BX391 from Busan to...
TravelUpdate
Are travel bloggers obsessed with luxury travel?
Are travel bloggers obsessed with luxury travel? Is there merit to this assumption, is it legit or should there be other priorities?
Miles For Family
Why I’ve Decided to Speculatively Transfer Most of My Membership Rewards Points to Hawaiian Program
I’m sure many of you know where this is going. So, we only have a few months until Hawaiian and Alaska frequent flyer programs will officially merge. It will also mean the end of Amex and Hawaiian partnership. In fact, Amex stopped transfers for awhile, though the function has been...
Bald Thoughts
Treehouse Adventures at Horse Cave KOA
Looking for a family adventure that’s a bit out of the ordinary? Look no further than the incredible treehouses at Horse Cave KOA. During our latest visit to Kentucky, we booked a Horse Cave KOA treehouse to create unforgettable memories for our family. These whimsical retreats provide the perfect blend...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Fordson Hotel (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
The Fordson Hotel in Oklahoma City is another great hotel in the Hyatt Unbound Collection. My family enjoyed a very nice one-night stay. Fordson Hotel Review Oklahoma City – Hyatt Unbound Collection At $142/night, the hotel was cheap and a perfect stopping point on our Route 66 road trip. We...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: The Centurion® Lounge by American Express (MEX – Terminal 2)
We spent the weekend in Mexico City. While heading home today, we took the… The post Lounge Review: The Centurion® Lounge by American Express (MEX – Terminal 2) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles For Family
Review: Disney Explorers Lodge at Hong Kong Disneyland
This is a continuation of my Hong Kong trip report. See my previous blog posts about this trip: Hong Kong Highlights, Review: China Airlines Business Class Ontario to Taipei to Hong Kong,Review: United Airlines Business Class Hong Kong to San Francisco, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui, Ngong Ping...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: W New York Times Square
I’ve stayed at the W New York Times Square dozens of times through the… The post Hotel Review: W New York Times Square appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Nerd Ka Travel
Delta Upgrades In-Flight Entertainment Thales Flytedge, with YouTube Partnership
Delta Airlines is upgrading its in-flight entertainment, by forming a partnership with YouTube, offering SkyMiles Members an enhanced experience that brings their favorite creators, podcasts, and music artists on board, ad-free. This new feature is part of Delta Sync, Delta’s
Wingtips
Review: Aeromexico Business Class JFK-MEX B789.
I recently took an unplanned trip to Cancun, Mexico. I initially planned to do the SAS million-mile challenge;… The post Review: Aeromexico Business Class JFK-MEX B789. appeared first on Wingtips.
View from the Wing
Unlock Hyatt’s 6,500 Point European Hidden Values: A Family Trip Report Of Lindner Hotels In Vienna, Prague, Bratislava
A couple of years ago Hyatt added the Lindner Hotels portfolio to its offerings, bringing more than 30 hotels and 15 new markets in Germany and Central and Eastern Europe. Most were added to the JdV brand, and they don't get nearly as much attention as flagship hotels like...
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember the versatile Bristol 170?
The Bristol 170 is a British aircraft that first flew on 2 December 1945. It was designed for…
Grab a Mile
Review: The Brand NEW Leela Hyderabad
Background: Recently finished up a stay at the brand new Leela in Hyderabad. And I have to say that at present moment, it’s probably the best hotel in the city, outside of maybe the Taj Falaknuma Palace (which I have yet to try). Unfortunately it isn’t available on points just...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Bizarre History of Hess Triangle: Once The Smallest Piece of Private Property in New York
Many people walk past — or even on — the Hess Triangle every single day. Many of them likely do not know its history. In fact, they probably do not even know that this tiny triangle of land — which was once the smallest piece of private property within the...