China Eastern’s New Auckland-Buenos Aires Route So here we are, SkyTeam’s China Eastern is tying the skies with a brand new 007 style license to thrill, embracing the enigmatic world of fifth freedom flights. If geography had a southern limit in long-haul territory, this might just be it. “But why?”…
Unlock Luxury with Hilton Aspire Card Looking for a card that does more than just hold a little piece of plastic in your wallet? The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card might just be your ticket to a world of unexpected, upscale hotel benefits and perks. Shall we dive into…
Skywards Points Transfers Make a Comeback to Emirates Remember back in late May 2025, when the world seemed to wobble just a little? That’s because Emirates Skywards abruptly halted points transfers from all the big players in transferable points—cue dramatic gasp! But, pop the champagne, folks, because they’re back in…
Mesa Homeowners Card: A Deal or Trap? Link: Apply now for the Mesa Homeowners Card Meet the Mesa Homeowners Card, the new kid on the plastic block. Not the kind of name that makes you daydream about shopping sprees, right? Plus, it’s not coming from a bank you’d know from…
Starlux Expands Fleet with A350-1000 Order Taiwan’s very own Starlux Airlines is broadening its horizons! They’ve just added to their Airbus A350 collection, boasting future plans for an array of long-haul journeys. Brace yourselves, travellers—exciting times ahead! Starlux’s Bold Move: 10 More A350-1000s Ordered News flash: Starlux isn’t playing it…
Maximize Your Chase Sapphire Dining Credit The Chase Sapphire Reserve is about to undergo a major transformation. The annual fee is spiking to $795, but fear not, it’s being loaded with a range of new perks to sweeten the deal. Among the headliners is a shiny new $300 annual dining…
Understanding Aircraft Firm Orders and Options Every so often, I dive into the captivating world of aircraft orders on the blog. It’s when airlines or leasing companies make grand gestures of intent by placing orders for those shiny flying machines. Typically, they say they’ll order “up to” a certain number…
Riyadh Air Teams with Blacklane for Premium Chauffeur Service Riyadh Air is gearing up to make waves by 2025. It’s Saudi Arabia’s sparkling new airline, soon to jet-set passengers from Riyadh (RUH) to corners of the globe. We’ve been catching snippets of what they have in store for us, with…
Local Uproar: Spain’s Anti-Tourism Protests Tourism—love it or hate it, it’s a bit of a sticky wicket for popular destinations. Sure, tourism can bolster the local economy, but hang on, it can also erode the local charm and send living costs skyrocketing. Case in point: this past weekend’s massive protests…
Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Card Unveiled: A Gamechanger? Well, folks, it looks like Chase has decided to shake things up with its premium card lineup. We’ve got a juicy scoop on the business version of the Chase Sapphire Reserve, something we’ve all been eagerly awaiting. So, what’s the buzz all…