Sam Chui
Transatlantic First Class Deals: Europe To USA From $2,929
Note: These are time-sensitive deals, therefore, fares can be sold out fast. British Airways and Star Alliance carriers are once again back with First Class sale which will be great for those who have plans to cross the Atlantic on First Class cabin. British Airways and American Airlines are potentially...
View from the Wing
Austin Airport Traffic So Bad, Woman Stole An Uber To Get There Faster
She was frustrated with how long it was taking to get from her hotel to the airport. So she grabbed the driver's phone and threw it out of the car. The driver stopped the car and got out to retrieve the phone. So she jumped into the driver's seat and...
TravelUpdate
Buyer Beware! Booking.com targeted by massive phishing scam
If you use Booking.com, then you need to be careful if you get an email like this. It may trick you. I found it the hard way. Buyer beware!
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa to Open Contract Talks With Cabin Crew In New Year, But Union Warns of Potential Trouble Ahead
German flag carrier Lufthansa is to open formal contract talks with its main cabin crew union in the New Year after the first two pay offers from the airline were immediately rejected by union officials. The Independent Flight Attendant Organization or UFO told its members on Thursday that it had...
Frequent Miler
Star Alliance Gold status on the cheap in Europe
Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Krisflyer announced an “enhanced partnership” this week whereby members of both programs can link up their loyalty accounts. Members with elite status in either program can enjoy a fast track to meaningful status in the other program. Since I have Marriott Platinum status (and I imagine...
One Mile at a Time
How To Redeem Bilt Rewards Points For Best Value
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The Bulkhead Seat
United’s Catering is So Bad, is it Really a Loss When Meals are Cut From More Flights?
United Airlines’ premium in-flight catering has improved since its lowest point during Covid, but… The post United’s Catering is So Bad, is it Really a Loss When Meals are Cut From More Flights? appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Floaters
Year End American Express Cruise Offers
American Express currently has three targeted year end cruise deals for Silversea Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, and Holland America Line ending in late December. Enrollment is required and terms apply. We previously posted the Sweet Silversea Cruises American Express Offer: Earn 25,000 Bonus Points back in September when it launched. ...
Eye of the Flyer
My Tips on Volunteering to Receive Bumps and Compensation on an Oversold Flight
My Tips on Volunteering to Receive Bumps and Compensation on an Oversold Flight The post My Tips on Volunteering to Receive Bumps and Compensation on an Oversold Flight appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.
View from the Wing
Bilt Adds Avianca LifeMiles As Transfer Partner
Avianca LifeMiles is a popular Star Alliance frequent flyer program for U.S. members because they sell miles inexpensively on a regular basis, and because you can transfer points into their program from several different credit card currencies. They have generally reasonable redemption pricing with no fuel surcharges, though getting customer...
One Mile at a Time
Buy LifeMiles With A Mystery Bonus (Up To 175%)
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for first & business class travel. The Avianca LifeMiles program has just launched its latest promotion on purchased miles. LifeMiles is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles, thanks to the ability to redeem for long...
One Mile at a Time
Buy LifeMiles With A Mystery Bonus (Up To 175%)
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for first & business class travel. The Avianca LifeMiles program has just launched its latest promotion on purchased miles. LifeMiles is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles, thanks to the ability to redeem for long...
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier Airlines is Adding Seven New Routes in 2024
Frontier Airlines announced yesterday that it is adding seven new routes starting in March… The post Frontier Airlines is Adding Seven New Routes in 2024 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
KLM Wants Nationwide No-Fly List For Unruly Passengers
Dutch carrier KLM has seen a huge increase in bad behavior onboard since the pandemic and now is pushing a collaboration with the Dutch government and other Dutch carriers to create a nationwide no-fly list. KLM Proposes Nationwide No-Fly List Among Dutch Carriers Since 2019, KLM has seen a 100%...
One Mile at a Time
Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points Categories Q1 2024
The Chase Freedom FlexSM Credit Card(review) is an incredible no annual fee card belonging to Chase’s Freedom portfolio, which can help you maximize your points thanks to its quarterly bonus categories.
Monkey Miles
Point.me launches “Explore” function – see what’s “available” months at a time around the world
Point.me is the most comprehensive award searching tool currently on the market when it comes to programs included, live award space, and instructions given to book. Tons of my followers and readers have signed up, and have extracted value from it. The biggest downside is speed…it can take quite a...