Young Travelers of Hong Kong
Review: TAP Air Portugal’s Intra-Europe Business Class (BER-LIS)
Review Overview YTHK'S VERDICT TAP Air Portugal's short-haul Business Class is about as good as it gets for intra-European travel. The seats are comfortable-ish, the food is decent, and the service is excellent. Unfortunately, the TAP has no plans to install inflight WiFi or streaming entertainment on their short-haul fleet,...
Young Travelers of Hong Kong
Review: Finnair’s New No-Recline A350 Business Class (HEL-LHR)
A review of Finnair's no-recline A350 business class, featuring the seat, service and amenities available on this Helsinki-London flight. The post Review: Finnair’s New No-Recline A350 Business Class (HEL-LHR) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
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Review: Finnair Business Class Lounge, Helsinki (HEL)
A review of the seating, catering and amenities at Finnair's flagship business class lounge for non-Schengen passengers at Helsinki Airport. The post Review: Finnair Business Class Lounge, Helsinki (HEL) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
Young Travelers of Hong Kong
My Gorgeous Five-Hour Airport Hotel Stay (Helsinki, Finland)
I only had under five hours to enjoy the stunning Clarion Hotel Aviapolis during a very short overnight, though would love to return! The post My Gorgeous Five-Hour Airport Hotel Stay (Helsinki, Finland) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
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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...
Your Mileage May Vary
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 ...
Your Mileage May Vary
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...
Young Travelers of Hong Kong
Review: Finnair E190 Business Class (FCO-HEL)
A review of Finnair's intra-Europe business class onboard their Embraer 190, including the seat, food, service, and more. The post Review: Finnair E190 Business Class (FCO-HEL) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
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Review: Iberia A320 & Iberia Express A321neo (LIS-MAD-BER)
A review of Iberia and Iberia Express' shorthaul economy class experiences onboard the A320 and A321neo on two short intra-Europe hops. The post Review: Iberia A320 & Iberia Express A321neo (LIS-MAD-BER) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
Young Travelers of Hong Kong
Review: Star Alliance Lounge, Rome (FCO)
Review Overview YTHK'S VERDICT This is a fabulous lounge offering, with a-la-carte dining, fully stocked bar, great coffee, and a generally quiet atmosphere with good natural light 5.0 To get home from Italy, both the rest of my family and I flew out from Rome Fiumicino’s Terminal 1 on the...
Young Travelers of Hong Kong
A Very Pleasant Booking.com Hotel Surprise in Rome
As someone who alternates between backpacker Airbnb and business-y airport hotel, this rogue "luxury hotel" was a hidden gem. Here's why. The post A Very Pleasant Booking.com Hotel Surprise in Rome appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
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Review: Trenitalia Executive Class (Milan-Florence)
A review of Trenitalia's exclusive Executive Class, an exclusive ten-seat train experience with recliner seats and dine-on-demand. The post Review: Trenitalia Executive Class (Milan-Florence) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
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Review: Singapore Airlines A350 Business Class (BCN-MXP)
A review of Singapore Airlines' A350 business class on the short yet sweet fifth-freedom flight between Barcelona and Milan. The post Review: Singapore Airlines A350 Business Class (BCN-MXP) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
Young Travelers of Hong Kong
Review: Sala VIP Pau Casals Lounge, Barcelona (BCN)
Review Overview YTHK'S VERDICT A very pleasantly surprising contract lounge, with a quiet atmosphere, varied seating, and good food and drinks 4.5 After a very pleasant stay at the AC Hotel by Marriott Gavà Mar, it was time to head to Milan on Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines operates a unique...
Young Travelers of Hong Kong
A Relaxing Beachfront Hotel Stay By Barcelona Airport (AC Hotel by Marriott Gavà Mar Review)
A review of the AC Hotel by Marriott in Gavà Mar. I booked expecting a chill airport layover, and received that and more... The post A Relaxing Beachfront Hotel Stay By Barcelona Airport (AC Hotel by Marriott Gavà Mar Review) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.