2PAXfly
QANTAS: Frequent Flyer points no longer die with you
Finally, Qantas is allowing the inheritance of a dead member’s frequent flyer points, a facility that Virgin Australia has had for a while. As of 6 November 2023, Qantas points no longer die with you. They don’t evaporate with the death of the Frequent Flyer member, but are held for...
The Travel Sisters
Christmas in Chicago With Kids: Best Holiday Activities for Families
Looking for fun things to do in Chicago during the Christmas holiday season with kids? We have the best family Christmas activities in Chicago that are guaranteed to get the whole family into the holiday spirit! The post Christmas in Chicago With Kids: Best Holiday Activities for Families appeared first on The...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Canada to boost its Asian network from December onwards
Air Canada is noting an uptick in traffic to and from Asia, with the airline planning to increase services from December onwards, with increases going through the summer season. There’s a raft of service improvements from the airline’s hubs in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. So let us dive into the...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: First Airbus A220 receives Indigenous Art Series paint job – Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa – two sisters creation story
Initiating the Qantas domestic fleet renewal program ‘Project Winton’, Airbus A220-300s will be replacing the current fleet of QantasLink Boeing 717s servicing domestic and short-haul international routes. Qantas has ordered 20 of the A220s and 20 A321XLR to gradually replace its current domestic fleet of Boeing 737s and 717s. The...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Indirect Travel Fun – Early Morning Adventures to London Heathrow
Early Adventures to London Heathrow and Terminal 3 Indirect fun – To Chicago with America Airlines and Finnair How much is it this time???  Early Morning National Express and Heathrow Terminal 3 Elegantly Lounging around Terminal 3 AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin Extra) Into the USA, Crowne Plaza...
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday 2023: 40% Off Satechi Doorbuster Deals
Black Friday 2023: The Satechi Doorbuster event runs until November 19th with 40% off selected devices, but with a catch: the devices change every 48 hours. The post Black Friday 2023: 40% Off Satechi Doorbuster Deals appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Thompson Hollywood
My wife and I had an excellent stay at the Thompson Hollywood, part of the Hyatt family, including a nice suite upgrade and one of the best breakfasts in all of Los Angeles. Thompson Hollywood Review As part of our musical chairs of hotels during the tree saga, we spent...
Wild About Travel
etihad
Embarking on a journey with Etihad Airways from Manila to Geneva via Abu Dhabi is supposed to be like stepping into a world of luxury and comfort. Having experienced business class on 225 flights, my list of standout airlines are: Tier 2 (Shared Rank #2): Despite giving Etihad Airways several...
Economy Class & Beyond
Dubai Air Show 2023 Daily Digest – Day 2 – More orders trickle in
Day 2 of the Dubai Air Show has been and gone, so it is time to see who moving and shaking today in the order books. Airbus There are signs of life over at the Airbus chalet, as another order trickles in EgyptAir goes Xtra Wide Body The Egyptian flag...
Economy Class & Beyond
Gatwick Airport Train Station to fully reopen on 21st November
For those of you who use London Gatwick  – either as a gateway to London or the South of England, there’s good news as the refurbishment work to update hesitation will soon be completed, with the “new” station opening on the 21st of November. The station will feature a new second concourse...
Running with Miles
Black Friday Sale on Insta360 Cameras + Free Extras – Great Cameras for Travel and Adventures!
Check out this Black Friday sale from Insta360 - great deals and free accessories on cameras to really take your travels and adventures to the next level. The post Black Friday Sale on Insta360 Cameras + Free Extras – Great Cameras for Travel and Adventures! appeared first on Running with Miles.
God Save The Points
CRAZY: See Paris, Tahiti, Tokyo And New Zealand For Just $1525!
It’s not yet Black Friday, but I’m already excited about what this year’s travel deals have to offer, and I might have already found one to... The post CRAZY: See Paris, Tahiti, Tokyo And New Zealand For Just $1525! appeared first on God Save The Points.
Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow 2023 Day 2 Orders and Announcements
Airbus kicked off the second day of the Dubai Airshow with an order of 10 Airbus A350s from EgyptAir. Boeing has continued its streak of orders, bagging a significant number of orders for its B787 and B737 MAX jets from various carriers. Moreover, ATR signed its first deal at the...
Miles For Family
DFW Capital One Lounge Finally Fixed my One Big Complaint
It’s hard to complain about something that is free (to me and two companions with my Capital One Venture X card). My family has gotten so much use out of the Capital One Lounge at DFW. We go there before almost every flight for a relaxing meal or snack. You...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: In trouble with strikes for the holidays?
When Virgin Australia went into administration back at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Bain Capital, the purchasers, had all the power. Airline staff were being laid off and ‘furloughed’ left, right and centre, so staff were prepared to make many compromises to maintain employment. I remember being slightly shocked...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Le Méridien New Orleans
I had to be in New Orleans last week overnight for a trade show.… The post Hotel Review: Le Méridien New Orleans appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
2PAXfly
INDIGO: Extends codeshare with Qantas. India via Singapore
Friday last week saw the announcement by India’s largest airline, IndiGo, extending its codeshare agreement with Qantas. IndiGo, a subcontinental low cost carriers is the largest with 64% of the domestic market. I posted about this back in January, 2023. The codeshare agreement commenced in September 2022 and included 11...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Indirect Travel Fun – To Chicago with American Airlines and Finnair
Indirect fun – To Chicago with America Airlines and Finnair Or… Back to the back of the aircraft with thee.  In this adventure How much is it this time??? (The introduction)  Early Morning National Express, Mid Moring Terminal 3 Elegantly Lounging around Terminal 3 AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Tommie Hollywood (Hyatt JdV)
We spent a night at the Tommie Hollywood which is a mid-tier Hyatt JdV property in the heart of Hollywood. I loved the room, but the key to this property is actually its neighbor. Tommie Hollywood Review (Hyatt JdV) Hyatt has many brands within its portfolio of hotels. Its JdV...
We Travel There
La Grande Roue, Mont Royal & Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, Canada
I’m really excited to interview Urmi Hossain of My Ways about Montreal, Canada. Urmi’s tips for the best things to do in Montreal are awesome because she was born in Italy and moved to Montreal for college. Urmi stayed here to work after graduating and currently works in finance during...
{Tech} for Travel
Hit the Road in Style with Nomad Goods Vehicle Accessories
The new line of Nomad Goods Vehicle Accessories lets you bring the style and flare of Nomad design to the road with three new devices. The post Hit the Road in Style with Nomad Goods Vehicle Accessories appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points With a Crew
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown Hotel Review
As a Downtown Nashville hotel review - here is my DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown hotel review, including info on wifi, food, rooms, amenities, cost and more
Economy Class & Beyond
Dubai Air Show 2023 – Daily Digest – Day 1
Well, it’s been a busy day in Dubai with the Dubai Air Show, with a lot of orders in the book – with Boeing pulling in the customers and filling its order books. Let us dive in to see who’s ordered what. Boeing SunExpress Boeing kicked off the day with a commitment from...
God Save The Points
It’s Time For Airlines Embrace “Drop” Culture, Like Sneakerheads
First, the rumors on Instagram, or the blogs. Then — the official confirmation from the company account. A drop is coming, everyone wants it, and you... The post It’s Time For Airlines Embrace “Drop” Culture, Like Sneakerheads appeared first on God Save The Points.
Traveling For Miles
Save $300 on Virgin Atlantic bookings with this targeted Amex offer
American Express has used a British Airways offer that has recently expired as a template to launch a new offer for transatlantic travel with Virgin Atlantic. Once again cardholders are being offered the chance to save $300 on select bookings and once again, the maximum rebate available is 15%. The post...
Miles For Family
Hyatt Diamond Status Match: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Sometimes, in this travel hacking hobby, you just get lucky to jump on a deal or loophole before it closes. These opportunities don’t come around all the time. But when they do, they can be very lucrative. Hyatt Diamond Status Match of November 2015 In November 2015, I read on...
Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow 2023 Day 1: Big Orders for Boeing From Emirates and flydubai
Boeing has kicked off the show pretty well with huge orders from Emirates, flydubai and SunExpress for Boeing 777X, B787, and B737 MAX jets. The American manufacturer is making a strong start on Day 1 of the Dubai Airshow. Here is the recap of Boeing orders so far. Emirates Orders...
Live from a Lounge
Dubai Airshow 2023: Turkish Airlines slated to order up to 350 aircraft including 100 A350 aircraft
At the Dubai Airshow slated to kick off today, you might hear of a massive order from Turkish Airlines, which is slated to order a large number of A321 and A350 aircraft for its fleet. The post Dubai Airshow 2023: Turkish Airlines slated to order up to 350 aircraft including...
Live from a Lounge
Dubai Airshow 23: Emirates expected to order more Boeing 777X Aircraft
The Dubai Airshow is upon us, which means many jets will be ordered in the week ahead. One of the announcements that is expected is from the UAE major, Emirates, which has been a long-standing Boeing customer. Emirates expected to top up with more Boeing 777X aircraft orders. The Emirates...
Frequent Miler
St Regis Atlanta: Bottom Line Review
Built in 2009 with a design meant to evoke the classic St Regis outpost in New York City, the St Regis Atlanta is considered by many to be one of the best hotels in the city, if not the state. The hotel has been named one of the top 100...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Qantas Boeing 787-9 “Yam Dreaming” at London Heathrow
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qantas Boeing 787-9 painted in the “Yam Dreaming” livery at London Heathrow Airport, as it rests after the non-stop flight from Perth, Austraila.  Qantas operates a fleet of 14 Boeing 787-9 aircraft in its wide-body...
Suites and Lobbies
Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Hilo | Boeing 717 | HNL-ITO
Aloha! It’s Brandon. Today, I want to show you my inter-island journey on Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Hilo, Flight number 172. From extra busy check-in areas, F22 Raptor sightings, and flying directly over Haleakala, let’s dive into this inter-island experience If you want to see other inter-island flight reviews check...