Mike a Bordo

Mike a Bordo
Últimos consejos indispensables para viajar Catar
Por último, les diré algunos consejos indispensables de Catar para que disfruten al máximo su estancia y también atraviesen el país con toda seguridad y certeza de una gran experiencia por adquirir. Para ponerte al día, estos son los artículos que he publicado acerca de mi próximo viaje al Mundial...
Mike a Bordo
Tours de Catar que recomiendo hacer
Catar es un país lleno de lujos y riquezas en combinación de aventuras e historia por conocer. Los tours de Catar que recomiendo hacer, son una excelencia para disfrutar del país arábigo y que nos darán una experiencia inolvidable.  Mucho tendrá que ver la ubicación con cada una de las...
Mike a Bordo
Deleitarse con la gastronomía catarí
Catar es un país con más del 80% de su población como extranjera. En su mayoría, de países asiáticos como la India, Afganistán, Turkmenistán, Nepal, Tailandia, etc. Siendo estos, personas que llegan al país por mejores oportunidades, mezclando así, su cultura en cuanto a la gastronomía. Por eso, considero que...
Mike a Bordo
¿Dónde hospedarse en Catar 2022?
Una de las principales cosas que buscamos tener asegurado al momento de viajar es el dónde descansar a gusto y con todo el acceso disponible para nuestras actividades y placeres. Esta vez, el dónde pasar la noche en Doha será nuestro reto a conseguir, y más aún, en la temporada...
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Miles To Memories
Is Hilton Blocking Free Night Certs, Discover Shut Downs After The Merger & 10 Best Budget Friendly State Parks
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
Economy Class & Beyond
Ryiadh Air continues network building, with services to Pakistan and Philippines
Saudi Arabian carrier Riyadh Air is continuing its network build-out, adding three new destinations to its map, including destinations in Pakistan and the Philippines. The next three destinations for the airline include linking Riyadh to Islamabad, Lahore and Manila. The airline will start services to Islamabad on 14 August (daily, but...
Traveling For Miles
Chase now offering up to 200,000 bonus points for select business card referrals [possibly targeted]
Chase is sending out emails to holders of its own business cards (i.e. not co-branded cards) offering boosted bonuses on card referrals. It's not clear whether this is a targeted promotion, but there's a way to check whether you have access to it.
Points Miles and Bling
The Best Ways to Save Money on Car Rentals
After you status your match way through to top-tier status at every rental agency, the next step is to actually…
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Passengers Tackle Drunk Man During Chaotic Flight To Houston
An apparently intoxicated United Airlines passenger picked a very bad place to become belligerent, prompting the captain to warn passengers to “protect the flight deck at all costs” before fellow travelers ultimately wrestled him down and restrained him. United Passengers Tackle Drunk Man After Captain Warns: “Protect The Flight Deck...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Sued After Flight Attendant ‘Struck’ a Passenger in the Head… Although it’s Not What it Seems
What to Know A British Airways passenger is suing the airline after a flight attendant accidentally struck her in the head while restraining an unruly passenger, leaving her with a concussion and lasting symptoms. In This Article Why Karen Gibbs says British Airways waited an hour and a half before...
Miles To Memories
(Updates) Paze Promo Credits Start Rolling In, Plus What Options Are Left
Chase and Paze both have two promotions going on, and they clearly didn't think them through at launch.
View from the Wing
American Airlines And Feds Cut Secret Deal Over Who Pays For DCA Midair Crash That Killed 67
American Airlines and the federal government have reached an undisclosed agreement over how to divide liability and costs from the DCA midair collision that killed 67 people. The NTSB blamed the Army helicopter crew and FAA/tower failures, not American’s pilots, but passenger and crew lawsuits still leave major money at...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must...
Frequent Miler
Get 20% bonus when transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan (stack with 10% cardholder bonus)
Chase has launched a 20% bonus when transferring Ultimate Rewards points to Air Canada Aeroplan, with this bonus stacking with the 10% bonus that Chase Aeroplan® credit cardholders benefit from. The Deal Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan. Key Terms Expires September 30,...
Traveling For Miles
You can now redeem Etihad miles on Starlux flights (but it’s not great)
A little over a year after Etihad and Starlux signed a codeshare agreement, Etihad has announced that members of its Etihad Guest program can now redeem their miles for flights in Economy Class and Business Class across the Starlux network.
Running with Miles
The New Insta360 X6 is Here – The Next Generation of Capturing Everything Around You
The new Insta360 X6 is here - facing stiffer competition than ever and having new features that will power you through the next videos you shoot.
From The Tray Table
Inside Amex’s Fine Hotels + Resorts big expansion, from its travel chief
American Express has spent decades setting the bar for travel perks in the credit card world. The issuer…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Regional Jet Declares Fuel Emergency After Three Failed Landing Attempts
What to Know An American Eagle regional jet declared a fuel emergency and diverted to Evansville, Indiana, after three failed landing attempts at Lexington and Louisville during severe thunderstorms. In This Article How the crew squawked 7700 with just 30 minutes of fuel left after three go-arounds across two airports....
Live and Let’s Fly
Austrian Airlines’ €13.80 Wiener Schnitzel On An 80-Minute Flight
For this week’s Meal of the Week, we return to Austrian Airlines for a surprisingly delicious Wiener Schnitzel from the carrier’s buy-on-board menu. Meal Of The Week: Wiener Schnitzel On Austrian Airlines On my recent Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Zürich, I pre-ordered a hot meal from the carrier’s...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: ITA Airways Airbus A319 Business Class – FCO-REG
After arriving at Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) on a disappointing…
The Bulkhead Seat
Korean Air and Asiana Secure Final Shareholder Approval for December Merger
We have known for a long time (since 2024) that Korean Air and Asiana…
Economy Class & Beyond
Korean Air and Asiana continue to edge towards completing the merger
The merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines continues to plod along, with further agreements in place as the airlines head towards the integrated operations date. Both Korean Air’s board of directors and Asiana Airlines’ shareholders have formally approved the merger agreement, finalising a major milestone as the two airlines...
TravelUpdate
Marriott Has 10,000 Hotels, But Does Marriott Bonvoy Still Deliver Good Value In 2026?
10,000 Hotels means a lot of options, but in 2026, does Marriott still continue to deliver good value when you are looking to redeem points?
One Mile at a Time
Indian Politician Demands Women-Only Lavatories On Flights: Not Happening, But…
A politician in India is calling on aviation regulators in the country to require airlines to offer gender segregated bathrooms onboard flights. Maybe it’s a hot take, but I don’t actually disagree with where she’s coming from. However, there’s no way this will actually become a reality.
View from the Wing
FlightAware Sued Kalshi Over Flight Cancellation Betting Markets — Then Pulled The Case In 24 Hours
FlightAware sued betting market Kalshi over its flight cancellation prediction markets on Monday, which use FlightAware data to resolve the outcomes. And then they dismissed the case on Tuesday. I didn’t have that on my bingo card, but it suggests to me that they’ve quickly settled.
The Bulkhead Seat
Memphis Airport Renamed for FedEx Founder Fred Smith
Memphis International Airport (MEM) has officially been renamed Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)…
Eye of the Flyer
I Committed Points Heresy Booking a Hotel and Car with Airline Points – Was I Wrong To Do It? You Decide!
Not too long ago a relative of mine did something that made my blood boil. They used American AAdvantage miles to book a hotel for a few hour day stay, and it was really, really points expensive. For me, AA miles are, for now anyway, some of the most valuable...
Frequent Miler
Rental car loyalty programs guide: Shortcuts to elite status, earning and redeeming free days, and more
On the Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episode 318, Greg and I discussed the major car rental programs, including shortcuts to elite status and the associated advantages, earning and using free days, and more. This guide is a companion post laying out our key discussion points from that podcast...
Mike a Bordo
¿Cómo podrían ser los vuelos a Catar?
Ahora, ¿cómo son los vuelos a Catar? ¿Qué aerolíneas tomar? ¿Qué clase será la mejor para disfrutar el vuelo? Como ya sabemos, existen dos formas de volar a otro país y cada una tiene sus ventajas y desventajas. Si viajas desde el país mexicano, solo se podrá viajar haciendo escala...
Mike a Bordo
¿Cuánto costará el viaje a Catar?
En la mayoría de los viajes suele ser más caro los vuelos en sí que el propio recorrido, pero en un Mundial, suele emparejarse mucho con la estadía y las amenidades que estos ofrecen. Mucho más por la alta demanda en la que se acumula por la llegada de muchos...
Mike a Bordo
Siguiendo a la Selección Mexicana
Esta vez estaremos en las primeras instancias de la participación de la Selección Mexicana en el Mundial de Catar 2022. Aprovecharemos la algarabía que traen estos magno eventos y disfrutaremos de cada rincón de la hermosa ciudad de Doha y sus alrededores. Siguiendo a la selección mexicana, saldremos el día...
Mike a Bordo
Todo sobre el Mundial de Catar 2022
En esta ocasión el Mundial de Fútbol tendrá sede en Catar; uno de los países del medio oriente más ricos del mundo y que se ha dedicado a lo largo de estos años con la planificación de los estadios, hoteles y centros turísticos para la preparación de este magno evento....
Mike a Bordo
6 Aspectos de Viajes Después del Covid 19
Si bien la gran mayoría de los países y destinos turísticos se preparan para volver a abrir sus puertas después de varios meses de inactividad, aún hay muchos puntos que se deben tomar en cuenta para reactivar las actividades relacionadas con viajes después del Covid 19. En realidad no hay...
Mike a Bordo
Día 1. Abordando el Crystal Esprit
Llegamos al puerto de Marigot en Saint Martin,  y ahí estaba ya el Crystal Esprit esperándonos. Debido a que esta no es una terminal de pasajeros, el  área de check-in es provisional. Crystal Cruises monta una sala muy bien climatizada y con alfombra roja nos estaban esperando. Así fueron los...