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Delta Airlines ✈️ is building a Delta Sky Club in Las Vegas (LAS)...by 2029 📆 😅 Well at least its coming
January 24, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Delta Airlines ✈️ is building a Delta Sky Club in Las Vegas (LAS)...by 2029 📆 😅 Well at least its coming
🚨 One JAL Business class ✈️ seat from Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (NRT) for 60K Atmos points! Departs on Feb 21th 2026 🗓️ I would call Alaska to confirm this one is not phantom 🤳🏻
Four weeks is enough to plan a trip 😉
Four weeks is enough to plan a trip 😉
January 24, 2026 at 7:52 PM
🚨 One JAL Business class ✈️ seat from Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (NRT) for 60K Atmos points! Departs on Feb 21th 2026 🗓️ I would call Alaska to confirm this one is not phantom 🤳🏻
Four weeks is enough to plan a trip 😉
Four weeks is enough to plan a trip 😉
Honor confirms that the Honor Magic V6 📱 will be announced at MWC Barcelona on March 1st 2026 📆 I am pretty excited to see what Honor has in store for this foldable 😀
January 24, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Honor confirms that the Honor Magic V6 📱 will be announced at MWC Barcelona on March 1st 2026 📆 I am pretty excited to see what Honor has in store for this foldable 😀
💳 I did something different here and wrote an opinion piece on Bilt 2.0
The more I think about it, the more I see red flags 🚩
Bilt 2.0 is no longer about loyalty and rewards. It is about attention capture and forced engagement
Thoughts? 👇🏻
travelswithtech.com/2026/01/23/o...
The more I think about it, the more I see red flags 🚩
Bilt 2.0 is no longer about loyalty and rewards. It is about attention capture and forced engagement
Thoughts? 👇🏻
travelswithtech.com/2026/01/23/o...
Travels with Tech | Opinion: Bilt 2.0 is a Game (And That’s the Point)
If you’ve been watching the Bilt world closely, it finally feels like things have settled down. After a period of leaks, confusion, backlash, and constant clarifications, the full scope of Bilt 2.0…
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January 24, 2026 at 2:17 AM
💳 I did something different here and wrote an opinion piece on Bilt 2.0
The more I think about it, the more I see red flags 🚩
Bilt 2.0 is no longer about loyalty and rewards. It is about attention capture and forced engagement
Thoughts? 👇🏻
travelswithtech.com/2026/01/23/o...
The more I think about it, the more I see red flags 🚩
Bilt 2.0 is no longer about loyalty and rewards. It is about attention capture and forced engagement
Thoughts? 👇🏻
travelswithtech.com/2026/01/23/o...
The Centurion lounge is still one of my top favorite lounges 💺 Finally got a chance to try out the one in DCA ✈️
Great food 🍽️ & drinks ☕ and no line. A little crowded though so I didn't take any photos inside
Great food 🍽️ & drinks ☕ and no line. A little crowded though so I didn't take any photos inside
January 23, 2026 at 9:38 PM
The Centurion lounge is still one of my top favorite lounges 💺 Finally got a chance to try out the one in DCA ✈️
Great food 🍽️ & drinks ☕ and no line. A little crowded though so I didn't take any photos inside
Great food 🍽️ & drinks ☕ and no line. A little crowded though so I didn't take any photos inside
Asiana Airlines is going away ✈️ The plan is to officially merge it under the Korean Air brand this year
January 23, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Asiana Airlines is going away ✈️ The plan is to officially merge it under the Korean Air brand this year
🚨 Two more JAL Business class ✈️ seats from Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (NRT) for 60K Atmos points! This time departing on Feb 3rd 2026 🗓️
January 23, 2026 at 7:58 AM
🚨 Two more JAL Business class ✈️ seats from Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (NRT) for 60K Atmos points! This time departing on Feb 3rd 2026 🗓️
Air Canada ✈️ is launching non-stop flights to Hokkaido (Sapporo) ☃️
The service will operate from Dec 17th, 2026 to Mar 26, 2027 📆 with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
📍 Otaru (小樽市), Hokkaido (北海道)
📸 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The service will operate from Dec 17th, 2026 to Mar 26, 2027 📆 with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
📍 Otaru (小樽市), Hokkaido (北海道)
📸 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
January 22, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Air Canada ✈️ is launching non-stop flights to Hokkaido (Sapporo) ☃️
The service will operate from Dec 17th, 2026 to Mar 26, 2027 📆 with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
📍 Otaru (小樽市), Hokkaido (北海道)
📸 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The service will operate from Dec 17th, 2026 to Mar 26, 2027 📆 with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
📍 Otaru (小樽市), Hokkaido (北海道)
📸 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
🚨 Want to fly the new American Airlines Flagship Suite? Here are three seats all flying on the Boeing 78P from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) on Feb 24th, 2026 📆
Only 55k Atmos points each 🎉
Only 55k Atmos points each 🎉
January 22, 2026 at 8:27 PM
🚨 Want to fly the new American Airlines Flagship Suite? Here are three seats all flying on the Boeing 78P from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) on Feb 24th, 2026 📆
Only 55k Atmos points each 🎉
Only 55k Atmos points each 🎉
United Airlines ✈️ is expected to take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 with new Polaris suites in the next few weeks. These should appear first on SFO to SIN and SFO to LHR routes
January 22, 2026 at 5:19 PM
United Airlines ✈️ is expected to take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 with new Polaris suites in the next few weeks. These should appear first on SFO to SIN and SFO to LHR routes
🤔 It looks like Bilt may have removed online resale marketplaces from the list of purchases that don’t earn points. If true, eBay and similar marketplaces should be earning points again. Can anyone confirm?
January 22, 2026 at 4:44 PM
🤔 It looks like Bilt may have removed online resale marketplaces from the list of purchases that don’t earn points. If true, eBay and similar marketplaces should be earning points again. Can anyone confirm?
🚨 Only one JAL Business class ✈️ seat from Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX) for 75K Atmos points! Departs on Feb 9th 2026 🗓️
Follow me for more 😉
Follow me for more 😉
January 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM
🚨 Only one JAL Business class ✈️ seat from Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX) for 75K Atmos points! Departs on Feb 9th 2026 🗓️
Follow me for more 😉
Follow me for more 😉
🚨 Two JAL Business class ✈️ seats from Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (NRT) for 60K Atmos points! Departs on Feb 1st 2026 🗓️ Grab them while it is hot 🔥
January 22, 2026 at 2:35 AM
🚨 Two JAL Business class ✈️ seats from Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (NRT) for 60K Atmos points! Departs on Feb 1st 2026 🗓️ Grab them while it is hot 🔥
Bilt 💳 just released the full details about what you can use Bilt Cash on for 2026 📆
Thoughts? 🤔
newsroom.biltrewards.com/biltcashrede...
Thoughts? 🤔
newsroom.biltrewards.com/biltcashrede...
A note from Ankur Jain - Your 2026 Bilt Cash Redemptions Are Here - Bilt
Bilt Newsroom is the source for news about Bilt. Read press releases and get updates on the latest at Bilt.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Bilt 💳 just released the full details about what you can use Bilt Cash on for 2026 📆
Thoughts? 🤔
newsroom.biltrewards.com/biltcashrede...
Thoughts? 🤔
newsroom.biltrewards.com/biltcashrede...
The Sony LinkBuds Clip are official. I thought these would use bone conducting technology but I was wrong. These are instead lightweight open ear earbuds that are like cuffs 🎧
Curious how comfortable these would be 🤔 They look fun for sure
Curious how comfortable these would be 🤔 They look fun for sure
January 21, 2026 at 9:38 PM
The Sony LinkBuds Clip are official. I thought these would use bone conducting technology but I was wrong. These are instead lightweight open ear earbuds that are like cuffs 🎧
Curious how comfortable these would be 🤔 They look fun for sure
Curious how comfortable these would be 🤔 They look fun for sure
🤔 I’m a bit concerned about these leaked S26 Qi2 power banks.
The shape strongly suggests the S26 series might not be compatible with standard third-party Qi2 power banks. That odd cutout around the ring looks like it’s there to accommodate the camera bump 📱
Thoughts?
The shape strongly suggests the S26 series might not be compatible with standard third-party Qi2 power banks. That odd cutout around the ring looks like it’s there to accommodate the camera bump 📱
Thoughts?
January 21, 2026 at 5:19 PM
🤔 I’m a bit concerned about these leaked S26 Qi2 power banks.
The shape strongly suggests the S26 series might not be compatible with standard third-party Qi2 power banks. That odd cutout around the ring looks like it’s there to accommodate the camera bump 📱
Thoughts?
The shape strongly suggests the S26 series might not be compatible with standard third-party Qi2 power banks. That odd cutout around the ring looks like it’s there to accommodate the camera bump 📱
Thoughts?
Whoa 😮 Hotel 1000 in Seattle is leaving Hilton LXR on Jan 22nd and joining the Hyatt Unbound Collection 🤔 I wonder what cat this property will be
January 20, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Whoa 😮 Hotel 1000 in Seattle is leaving Hilton LXR on Jan 22nd and joining the Hyatt Unbound Collection 🤔 I wonder what cat this property will be
The January security update is out for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 🥳
January 20, 2026 at 5:19 PM
The January security update is out for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 🥳
Asus may be exiting the smartphone market 📱 with the Chairman saying that they won't be adding new mobile phone models in the future. Asus had a very small market share but it is still sad to see one more company exiting this business
January 19, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Asus may be exiting the smartphone market 📱 with the Chairman saying that they won't be adding new mobile phone models in the future. Asus had a very small market share but it is still sad to see one more company exiting this business
Delta Airlines ✈️ continues to hint at a "business class basic" coming in the near future. I think this would make the travel experience worse despite Delta saying they are giving travelers more choices
What do you guys think of the concept of a Business Class Basic? 🤔
What do you guys think of the concept of a Business Class Basic? 🤔
January 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Delta Airlines ✈️ continues to hint at a "business class basic" coming in the near future. I think this would make the travel experience worse despite Delta saying they are giving travelers more choices
What do you guys think of the concept of a Business Class Basic? 🤔
What do you guys think of the concept of a Business Class Basic? 🤔
WestJet ✈️ is backing off on its plan to cut seat pitch to 28 inches and will stick with 30 inches instead! 🍁 Congrats, I guess the public outcry and petition worked!
January 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM
WestJet ✈️ is backing off on its plan to cut seat pitch to 28 inches and will stick with 30 inches instead! 🍁 Congrats, I guess the public outcry and petition worked!
🚨 Rare redemption! This one is for STARLUX Airlines ✈️ business class from Taipei (TPE) to Seattle (SEA) for 75k Atmos points. The flight leaves on Jan 20th, 2026 📆
I would call STARLUX directly to confirm this availability
I would call STARLUX directly to confirm this availability
January 18, 2026 at 4:10 AM
🚨 Rare redemption! This one is for STARLUX Airlines ✈️ business class from Taipei (TPE) to Seattle (SEA) for 75k Atmos points. The flight leaves on Jan 20th, 2026 📆
I would call STARLUX directly to confirm this availability
I would call STARLUX directly to confirm this availability
🤔Looks like Sony is also getting into the bone conduction earbuds space with the Sony LinkBuds Clip 🎵
thewalkmanblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/sony...
thewalkmanblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/sony...
Sony LinkBuds Clip (WF-LC900) Leaked by Retailer
Sony LinkBuds Clip (WF-LC900) Leaked by Retailer blibli.com.
thewalkmanblog.blogspot.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:38 PM
🤔Looks like Sony is also getting into the bone conduction earbuds space with the Sony LinkBuds Clip 🎵
thewalkmanblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/sony...
thewalkmanblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/sony...
Head up, JetBlue ✈️ is offering up to 125% bonus if you were to buy TrueBlue points! Only buy if you have a redemption in mind 🙂 Offer ends Feb 23rd, 2026 📆
January 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Head up, JetBlue ✈️ is offering up to 125% bonus if you were to buy TrueBlue points! Only buy if you have a redemption in mind 🙂 Offer ends Feb 23rd, 2026 📆
United Airlines ✈️ is adding the ability for economy flyers to pre-order meals on flights over 1,190 miles within the U.S., Canada, Mexico & the Caribbean starting March 1st, 2026 📆
January 16, 2026 at 9:38 PM
United Airlines ✈️ is adding the ability for economy flyers to pre-order meals on flights over 1,190 miles within the U.S., Canada, Mexico & the Caribbean starting March 1st, 2026 📆