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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Update on baggage tracking App functionality
I recently reported that Virgin Australia has been trialing a baggage tracking functionality within its App. Australian Frequent Fllyer reports that the trial has been broadened and the App updated. Australian airlines are a bit slow to this solution, with it already being adopted by overseas airlines including United Airlines,...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Velocity Points, use them or lose them
We all know that Bain Capital is preparing Virgin Australia for an IPO in the second half of this year. Interestingly, although Virgin claims that has nothing to do with it, it is wiping some perceived, if not actual, liability from its books. If you are a Velocity Frequent Flyer...
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QANTAS: Bigger profit, larger share buyback and American Airlines Chair Doug Parker joins the board
We have had plenty of warnings that Alan Joyce, Qantas CEO is going to go out with a bang in terms of financial results. Looks like he is on track, with Qantas today (Tuesday 23 May 2023) reporting an estimated pre-tax profit of between AU$2,425 million – AU$2,475 million for...
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EMIRATES: Free WiFi messaging for Skywards members
If you sign up for the Emirates Skywards Frequent Flyer program, then you will get free basic WiFi, basic enough to operate WhatsApp, Messenger, and other similar text-based messaging services. So whatever membership level you are; Blue, Silver, or Gold, you get free messaging access in all classes. More than...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines Launched Service to Berlin This Week
As intense demand for flights to Europe continues to surge, some of the many… The post Delta Air Lines and United Airlines Launched Service to Berlin This Week appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Get Elite Status With Frontier Airlines 2023. I Did.
You can get elite status with Frontier Airlines 2023 simply by applying for it with a credit card that is based in the United States and offers travel rewards — and by paying a minimum of $80.00 — and you do not need to have already earned elite status in...
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Credit Card Review: American Express Blue Business® Plus Credit Card
I had my eyes on the American Express Blue Business Plus for a long time. I take a conservative approach when signing up for credit cards so there’s often time…
One Mile at a Time
Frontier Airlines’ Unique Credit Card Status Match Promo
Frontier Airlines and StatusMatch.com have teamed up to offer an intriguing paid status match promotion, for anyone with a travel rewards credit card issued in the United States. This is way different than the usual status match promotions we see from airline loyalty programs, and for some people it could...
Miles To Memories
Stranded in Memphis, JAL’s Coffin Suite & Japan Hotel Overload with Jasmine Coomer
On this episode Jasmine joins Shawn to discuss all of the crazy hotels and travel they have been experiencing in Japan plus getting stuck in Memphis and whether their first Category 8 Hyatt redemption was worth it. The post Stranded in Memphis, JAL’s Coffin Suite & Japan Hotel Overload with Jasmine...
View from the Wing
World’s Dumbest Hotel Housekeeper Steals From World’s Stupidest Guest At MGM’s Vdara Las Vegas
A housekeeper at MGM’s Vdara in Las Vegas is accused of stealing more than $1 million in jewelry from a guest room consisting of “two Rolex watches, an Audemars Piguet watch, a Cartier watch, seven diamond Cuban link chains, a couple of bracelets and a gold ring.” Here’s the story of...
The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Launches Its Birthday Sale
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select… The post Breeze Airways Launches Its Birthday Sale appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Suites and Lobbies
Video Review | Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
I am always creating new Hawai’i videos so subscribe for all the latest. Views for days at this popular Marriott property. Read my detailed review with additional photos and thoughts along with some restaurant ideas.
Points With a Crew
Wow! – Everything is SO Cheap Here!
I recently got back from a trip to a country that I hadn't been to before, and I was quite surprised at how cheap everything was. Maybe it was ...
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The U.S. Hotels That Still Allow In-Room Smoking
There was a time, generally around the 1950s, when smoking was considered cool. Sophisticated. Glamorous. Maybe even sexy. But sometime during the later 20th century, smoking turned a corner. It…
Frequent Miler
Which award search tool is best?
This post has been updated since its original publication with updated details, including Roame.travel adding the ability to search for Alaska Mileage Plan awards. Airline miles offer us flying experiences we would never dream of paying cash for.  Pictured above is Etihad’s First Class Apartment which I flew in 2019. ...
Running with Miles
With the PGA Championship in Town, Top Hotel Canceled Guests’ Reservations (Thousands of Dollar Reservations)
For the PGA Championship, a top hotel ended up cancelled guests' reservations booked months ahead, due to "delays". The post With the PGA Championship in Town, Top Hotel Canceled Guests’ Reservations (Thousands of Dollar Reservations) appeared first on Running with Miles.
Miles To Memories
Chase Will Launch Starter Credit Card “Freedom Rise”
Chase revealed that it will launch the newest card in the Freedom family this year. The post Chase Will Launch Starter Credit Card “Freedom Rise” appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Oops: Southwest Passenger Locks Pilots Out Of Cockpit
It’s not every day that an airline passenger accidentally locks pilots out of the cockpit… fortunately it happened while on the ground.
Live and Let’s Fly
Passenger Rips Open A321 Emergency Exit Door While Plane Still In Air…How?!
A passenger ripped open the emergency exit door of an Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 earlier today. How is that even possible? The answer lies in the altitude of the plane. Passenger Successfully Opens Emergency Exit Door On Asiana A321 The incident occurred earlier today on Asiana Airlines flight OZ8124 from...
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Pilot Climbed Through The Window After Passenger Locked Him Out Of Cockpit
A Southwest Airlines pilot of a Boeing 737 bound for Sacramento got locked out of the cockpit prior to departure on Thursday - and had to climb back in through the window - after a passenger shut the door. Thanks to the reinforced cockpit door, it was the quickest way in....
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Outrigger Keeps Expanding, Purchases Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Outrigger Hospitality Group has agreed to purchase the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel on Maui. The resort opened in 1962 and is located on Kā‘anapali Beach, recently named the best beach in…
TravelUpdate
Watch Out: Delta eCredit Not Issuing!
Background: I had an upcoming flight booked, and from the time I booked the flight dropped its price about 4 times. I guess I am not too good at timing when to book flights haha. Thankfully, Delta generally makes it quite easy to get an eCredit of the difference between...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Frontier is Offering Elite Frequent Flyer Status to Anyone Who Holds a Credit Card With Travel Perks
Frontier Airlines is offering its Elite 20k status to anyone with a U.S.-issued credit card that has travel perks built-in in a unique status match promotion that doesn’t actually require you to have status in the first place. The Frontier Miles Elite 20k status unlocks a host of benefits, including...
Miles To Memories
New M1 High-Yield Savings Account Offers 5.00% APY
M1’s new account immediately becomes one of the highest-yielding savings accounts available, but it also comes with a fee. The post New M1 High-Yield Savings Account Offers 5.00% APY appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x Fuel Points On 3rd Party Gift Cards & Fixed-Value Visa & Mastercard Gift Cards
Kroger has returned with more digital coupons offering 4x fuel points on third party gift cards and fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards. This is valid for online gift card purchases as well, with no coupon needed. Like most Kroger 4x sales, this is valid for the entire weekend. The...
The Wandering Aramean
Frontier selling status to anyone with a co-brand credit card
For years co-branded credit cards represented status-lite options for consumers. Now Frontier Airlines is making it more of a real status option.
Miles To Memories
Get Frontier Elite 20K Status with Any Travel Credit Card
Frontier Airlines has launched an interesting new promotion, offering instant Elite 20K Status to anyone in the U.S. who has a travel rewards credit card. The post Get Frontier Elite 20K Status with Any Travel Credit Card appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Johannesburg – Newark
After a lovely two weeks in Africa, it was time to head home. A long flight lay ahead of me in United Airlines Polaris Business Class from Johannesburg to Newark on a Boeing 787-9. United Airlines 787 Business Class Review – Johannesburg To Newark Some flights are worth gambling for...
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QANTAS: More planes, more routes, more crew and more frequent
With international demand at 84%, Qantas is upping its game to service this growing need for seats. It’s going to provide more flights to destinations like Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo. It’s launching two new international routes from Brisbane – Wellington in New Zealand and Honiara in the Solomon...
Wild About Travel
Journey to the Isle of Man: A Wonderful Adventure
Let me take you on a journey around the Isle of Man (or Mann), a unique destination that offers visitors a rich history, stunning natural scenery, and a huge variety of activities. Located in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland, the Isle of Man is a self-governing British Overseas...
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JETSTAR: Don’t be late – earlier check-in, bag drop and boarding cut-off times
To solve some of its on-time problems, Jetstar is looking at laggard passengers as well as its own processes. From Tuesday 23 May, you are going to have to do things 10 minutes earlier than before. Previously . . . Jetstar currently allows you to arrive up until 30 minutes...
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QANTAS: Restricts guest access to domestic lounges
Now that flying in Australia has returned to near normal, Qantas airport lounges no longer have tumbleweed blowing through them as they did at the height of the pandemic. They don’t have acceptable food, table service, or prompt attention by staff either. But they do have fresh coffee. Now you...
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES: Posts $2.4 billion profit and it sends more A380 services to Australia
Singapore Airlines, last year made a loss of $1.1 billion, and this year a profit of $2.4 billion, representing a total turnaround of $3.5 billion – the largest in its 76-year history. That profit also indicates that Singapore Airlines also has its biggest load factor in history, at 85.8%. The...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: You can track your own luggage through a smartphone app
Virgin has introduced an app that currently allows passengers traveling between Sydney and Brisbane to track their bags, according to the Australian edition of The Guardian. The ability to track your bags is in the test phase currently but is planned to expand to Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, and...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Would you pay for a lie-down in a bunk on long-haul?
In 2024, when Air New Zealand (Air NZ) takes delivery of some brand new Boeing 787s, and flies them between Auckland and New York and Auckland and Chicago, you will also get the choice of booking a four hours sleep in some ‘Skynest’ bunk beds 36,000 feet in the air....
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AUSTRALIA: Passenger Movement Charge goes up by AU$ 10
The Passenger Movement Charge, or PMC is charged to all travellers leaving Australia. Passengers currently pay AU$60 to leave Australia. That will rise to AU$70 from July 2024, representing a 16% increase. With air travel from Australia booming, this is expected to raise AU$1.3 billion in income. Way back in...