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AUSTRALIAN AIRLINES: Minister slams Virgin Australia and Qantas for worst on time performance in a year
In the past few months it has been the Minister being smashed by the Opposition, Airlines and the media for her dithering and poorly explained decision to refuse additional landing rights for Qatar Airways. Looks like she is hitting back. For the first time, Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport,...
Wild About Travel
One Amazing Travel Year: Countless Stories across 23 Countries, 60 Cities
Two main themes explain my 2023 travel adventures. The first was a massively serious checking-off bucket list of places and activities including a first visit to the Isle of Man and Malta, the White Cliffs of Dover, Canterbury Cathedral, Michalenegos’ Last Supper, and multiple museums. riding several heritage railways, seeing...
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REX: To partner with Turkish Airlines in Australia?
A number of publications are reporting that Turkish Airlines is in discussion about forming a partnership with Regional Express (REX) from domestic and regional flights within Australia. Turkish Airilnes has rights to fly to Australia from January 2024 as recently reported. Talking to Aviation week a couple of days ago,...
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QANTAS: Says ‘NO’ to passenger compensation for delays and cancellations in submission to Aviation white paper
Qantas has released its response to the Australian Government’s Green Paper, and it doesn’t see the need for passenger compensation for delays and cancellations. Knock me over with a feather! Qantas argues that offering such compensation would only increase fares, and make some routes unfinancial. Background to the Green paper/White...
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Complimentary Extra Seat For People of a Certain Size on Southwest Airlines
A complimentary extra seat for people of a certain size can be available aboard airplanes that are operated by Southwest Airlines — but it is not automatically assured, as the customer must first discuss his or her “seating needs” with a customer service agent of the airline. The following statement is...
Frequent Miler
IHG Chase Offer: Get 10% Back On $100+ in spend at any IHG property
There’s a new IHG Chase Offer available for people who’ve been targeted. It’s valid at properties worldwide and can be used on up to $570 in spend. The Deal Get 10% back when spending $100+ on an IHG stay with a targeted Chase Offer. $57 maximum cash back Key Terms...
Young Travelers of Hong Kong
The State of Hong Kong Airlines in 2023
An overview of what to expect when flying with Hong Kong Airlines in 2023, including discussions on the airline's overall strategy. The post The State of Hong Kong Airlines in 2023 appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
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AUSTRALIAN AIRLINES: Minister slams Virgin Australia and Qantas for worst on time performance in a year
In the past few months it has been the Minister being smashed by the Opposition, Airlines and the media for her dithering and poorly explained decision to refuse additional landing rights for Qatar Airways. Looks like she is hitting back. For the first time, Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport,...
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Family Bought $10K in Disney Vacation Gift Cards; Learned They’re No Good at Disney Parks
Going on a Disney vacation is EXPENSIVE. As in, “just getting into the park” can be well over $100 per person per day. So people look for discounts as much…
Frequent Miler
Amex adds family language to Marriott Bonvoy cards
The Amex “family language” disease continues to spread. The latest casualty is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy card. As per the new offer terms, you may not be eligible to receive the welcome offer on the Bevy if you have or have had that card or the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card....
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14 Empty Seats: How A Passenger’s Plea For Legroom Was Rejected By American Airlines
As a kid I loved moving to an empty center aisle row in back when flying to Australia. But now that airlines sell specific seats for more money, including extra legroom seats, the rules are more complicated. One American Airlines passenger found out that just because there are open seats,...
Points With a Crew
Activate your Chase Freedom Q1 2024 5% Bonus Categories
The 1st quarter of 2024 is coming up shortly, and we just received news of Chase Freedom Q1 2024 Bonus. To those who do not know, Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Flex cards get quarterly rotating bonus categories. When you use your Chase Freedom or Chase Freedom Flex during these...
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JetBlue Offers Free Peacock Streaming for TrueBlue Members
Airlines occasionally offer special deals to passengers onboard their planes, such as extra miles for signing up for their co-branded credit card. For example, you used to be able to…
Miles To Memories
Save 10% at Select IHG Brands with Bank of America and Chase Offers
Chase, Bank of America and other banks are offering a 10% discount on select IHG brands. The post Save 10% at Select IHG Brands with Bank of America and Chase Offers appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
The Best Complimentary Airport Lounge Spa Treatments
The quality of airport lounges can vary hugely, depending on where in the world you are, who can access the lounge, etc. Airlines and lounge operators try to find all kinds of ways to differentiate their lounge experience, and one of those ways is with complimentary spa treatments for guests.
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Westin Invented Heavenly Hotel Sleep, Now They’re Changing The Product
Westin Hotels revolutionized the industry with its "Heavenly Bed" marketing. People genuinely bought into their claim to being better in bed. Guests chose the brand for their beds, and bought the beds and bedding for their homes. And other hotel chains were forced to up their game...
Frequent Miler
(Update: Most tickets cancelled) Business class to Europe from 13,500 miles one way!
Update 12/21/23: Well, sometimes when it seems too good to be true, it is. Flying Blue has been cancelling numerous award tickets that were purchased during this unadvertised sale. The airline is blaming the pricing on a “technical glitch.” It sounds like folks who have Flying Blue Gold status or...
Live and Let’s Fly
Family Refuses To Give Up Toddler’s Seat For Disabled Man…And They Were Justified
If you buy a seat you are entitled to keep it, even if the seat is theoretically an extra one or not necessary. A family was not in the wrong for refusing to give up their toddler’s seat to a disabled man and the flight attendant should have backed off...
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Female Passenger Sexually Assaulted On United Flight After Crew Member Repeatedly Served Perpetrator Double Shots of Vodka
A 51-year-old frequent flyer is suing United Airlines after she was sexually assaulted by her seatmate on a three-and-a-half-hour flight from Orlando to Denver last October. The victim says United is partially responsible because a flight attendant repeatedly served the perpetrator double servings of vodka and orange. In a lawsuit...
Miles To Memories
Free Heineken Beer and Grocery Savings
Heineken has launched a promotion that gets you free beer and grocery savings. The post Free Heineken Beer and Grocery Savings appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Is Delta Air Lines Exaggerating The Success Of Its American Express Credit Cards?
Before the pandemic the American Airlines co-brand portfolio had the largest charge volume, but American, United and Delta were all over $100 billion annually. In June Delta Air Lines made big news claiming to have broken away from the pack reporting that "approaching 1% of U.S. GDP" in charge volume on...
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HDFC Bank to change transfer ratios for 3 Conversion Partners effective January 15, 2024 [Minor Devaluation]
HDFC Bank's most premium credit card customers will see a minor devaluation of the value of their points if they like to transfer them over to partner programmes next month. Here are the details. The post HDFC Bank to change transfer ratios for 3 Conversion Partners effective January 15, 2024...
Wild About Travel
One Amazing Travel Year: Countless Stories across 23 Countries, 60 Cities
Two main themes explain my 2023 travel adventures. The first was a massively serious checking-off bucket list of places and activities including a first visit to the Isle of Man and Malta, the White Cliffs of Dover, Canterbury Cathedral, Michalenegos’ Last Supper, and multiple museums. riding several heritage railways, seeing...
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Petition Underway to Rename Airport Terminal for Senator Dianne Feinstein
In recent years, names of well-known establishments have changed thanks to, essentially, the highest bidder. Case in point, the Orlando Magic’s home, Amway Center, just changed to the Kia Center…
One Mile at a Time
Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
Duringmy long journey to Abu Dhabi, I had the chance to check out several lounges at Hong Kong Airport, including both of Cathay Pacific’s first class lounges. In this installment I wanted to review Cathay Pacific’s The Pier First Class Lounge, and then in a separate installment I’ll review Cathay...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Rewards Promo: Earn 7,500 bonus points with one stay before 12/31 (targeted?)
Wyndham Rewards has launched a new promotion that runs through the end of the year and awards members 7,500 on their next stay (must checkout no later than 1/1/24). Nick received an e-mail about this offer yesterday and the terms seem to indicate that you must receive an invitation in...
Miles To Memories
DOT Looking at Deceptive Practices in Airline Frequent Flyer Programs
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) want to look into frequent flyer programs for potential deceptive or unfair practices, as reported by Reuters. The post DOT Looking at Deceptive Practices in Airline Frequent Flyer Programs appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Amazing: Chase Freedom Unlimited Double Rewards Bonus
Link: Apply now for the Chase Freedom Unlimited
Wild About Travel
2023: Five times around the globe
For me, the journey is as much a part of the fun as the destination(s). This year saw me zipping around the world on 83 flights bringing my lifetime flight total to 1580. I travelled with 27 airlines and 17 railway companies to 42 cities in 21 countries. A further...
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QANTAS: First A220 on its way from Montreal to Australia
The first of the 29 Airbus A220-300 model Qantas has ordered is on its way to Australia. VH-X4A left Montreal in Canada after its Indigenous artist paint job, heading across the country to Vancouver on 16 December. It then moved on to Honolulu, arriving at 14:27 on the 17 December....
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TURKISH AIRLINES: Approval for up to 35 flights per week to Australia in 2025
You may remember that a week ago, I wrote about the Chairman of Turkish Airlines letting slip that services between Türkiye and Australia (via Singapore) would begin on 24 March. That story came with a dose of Barbie pink. Margo Robbie is negotiating with the airline to head up the...
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SYDNEY AIRPORT T3: Uber pickup zone moves closer to terminal
If you have ordered an Uber to collect you from Sydney Airport T3 – the Qantas terminal, you have had to trudge quite a way, across roadways and through carparks to get to the pickup area. From Thursday, 21 December, you won’t need to do this any longer because the...
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REX: No lounge access for upgrades
If you use the REX ‘BidUp’ platform, and successfully upgrade from Economy to Business Class – you will get the cabin upgrade, but you won’t be able to use one of the REX lounges in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. REX plans to open a forth lounge in Brisbane within the...
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PASSPORTS: Cost of Australian passports to rise twice in 2024.
If your Australian passport is close to requiring renewal – get it done this year before the price rise! Australia has one of the world’s most expensive passports but one of the sixth most powerful according to this list. And that price is only going to go up by AU$65...
Wild About Travel
Enchanting ride on Australia’s Unique Zig Zag Railway
I have been waiting to ride the Zig Zag Railway, located west of Sydney since it opened as a tourist railway in 1975. The Zig Zag Railway, true to its name, tackles challenging terrain with a series of dramatic switchbacks, creating a zigzagging route through the stunning Australian Blue Mountains....
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INDONESIA: AU$50 Visa fee to go, AU$15 Bali tourist tax to start for Australians
Indonesia is set to abolish its current AU$50 visa fee for Australians and a raft of other tourists. However, it will introduce a regional entrance tourist tax for those arriving in Bali. Background Pre-pandemic, there was no visa fee for Australians entering Indonesia. The visa-on-arrival fee was re-introduced as part...