The Seat in the Middle

The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at JFK Terminal 4 is a lounge that arrives with a certain amount of pre-existing reputation. Virgin’s branding tends to suggest personality and a bit of edge, so it is...

My stay at the Residence Inn JFK was brief by design, just a single night ahead of an early morning departure, yet it left a distinctly positive impression. Airport hotels are often chosen for...

One of the most interesting features of Mercure on Stevens is that it shares the same building with Novotel Singapore on Stevens. While both hotels operate as separate brands, they are fully connected, allowing...

Flying out of New York JFK’s Terminal 8 always feels more manageable when you have access to one of the oneworld lounges, and on this trip I spent a quiet morning in the American...

I recently stayed at a newly opened Hilton hotel and wanted to share my experience from a Hilton Honors Diamond member’s point of view. The hotel has only been open for about three months,...

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. It measures how well a sunscreen blocks UVB rays, the ones that cause sunburn. If your skin normally burns after 10 minutes in the sun, SPF 30 lets you stay out about 30 times longer — roughly 300 minutes, in theory.

Adelaide Airport is getting busier with direct international routes. No more stopovers in Sydney or Melbourne for some key destinations. Here's what's new or returning around now and into 2026.

Returning to Hilton Surfers Paradise after a few weekend stays over the years, this was my first visit back since the pandemic, and stepping inside immediately brought a rush of nostalgia. I’d always associated...

Beyond the cabin, Starlink is reshaping the entire travel ecosystem by bridging connectivity gaps. For digital nomads and remote workers, it turns 14-hour flights into mobile offices, allowing seamless file syncing, virtual meetings, and itinerary tweaks mid-air—boosting productivity on routes like Sydney to London.

Oneworld's 2026 Round the World picks spotlight London, Tokyo, and Sydney among top spots. Book via their site for continent-hopping tickets starting at $3,000. New joins like Oman Air, Fiji Airways, and Hawaiian Airlines add Middle East and Pacific routes.

Come January 21, 2026, Jetstar is leaving T4 and moving back to Terminal 2. T2 is right in the heart of the airport, making it easier to connect to other flights, shop, eat, or even ride the giant slide. It’s also better for the airline to run things smoothly.

As a Hilton Diamond member, I’ve had my fair share of stays at some of the best properties around the world, with my usual go-to being the Conrad Marina Bay in Singapore. However, on...

In a move that’s set to reshape transpacific travel, Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the oneworld alliance in April or May 2026, aligning itself with global heavyweights like Qantas and American Airlines. For Australian...

A recent study by Stanford University analysed step-count data from 717,000 individuals across 111 countries and identified a stark global variation in how much people walk each day. The country with the third-lowest average...

Eskimo eSIM—a digital powerhouse backed by Singtel—that delivered hassle-free coverage. It’s now essential in my kit. Here, I’ll highlight its standout two-year validity and why it tops many rivals I’ve tested.

Picture this: You land in New York City, excited to shop on Black Friday or drink hot chocolate in the park. Then—wham—your flight is late by six hours because the government shutdown has air...

Flight frequency is vital for efficient air travel, impacting schedules, availability, and passenger flexibility. The Oneworld Alliance, with 13 members, connects over 1,000 destinations. Leading airlines by frequency include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Japan Airlines, offering diverse routes and loyalty benefits that enhance travel experiences for passengers.

It’s not often that an airline rewards you for not flying, but Qantas is doing just that this October. In a move that’s turning heads in the frequent flyer world, Qantas is giving members...

There’s a quiet elegance to the Turkish Airlines Business Class experience that begins long before you reach the aircraft door. At Istanbul Airport, the airline’s dedicated Business Class check-in area sets the tone for...

QF292 from Singapore (SIN) to Sydney (SYD) wasn’t the usual Qantas hospitality. Instead, it was a wet-lease deal with Finnair, a fellow oneworld partner, operating under a Qantas flight number but using Finnair’s sleek Airbus A330 and crew.