Traveling For Miles
Life after BA’s “Tiermageddon” is just fine
It's a little over 14 months since British Airways announced that it was overhauling the way customers earn elite status in its frequent flyer program, and since it paid a firm of consultants a lot of money to change its program's name from "the British Airways Executive Club" to "the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Astana Group finalises order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
Air Astana Group has finalised its order for additional aircraft with Airbus, as the group signs for 25 Airbus A320neo aircraft. It marks the largest direct order by the group made to Airbus. The agreement was made on the 20th anniversary of Air Astana’s start of operating its first A320...
Traveling For Miles
Get a 20% bonus when you convert Chase points to Avios
Chase is now offering a 20% bonus on points conversions from Ultimate Rewards to British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia and card holders have until the end of the month to enact a transfer is they want to lock in the bonus. The post Get a 20% bonus when you convert...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-900neo at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-900neo at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 1 – Satellite Terminal) as it is loaded for its next mission. Malaysia Airlines operates a fleet of nine Airbus A330-900neo aircraft in its fleet....
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Miles To Memories
SoFi Checking & Savings $300 Bonus (Plus $415 from Swagbucks)
SoFi is now offering up to 4.00% APY for its SoFi Checking & Savings account, plus you can get a bonus of up to $715 as a new member. The post SoFi Checking & Savings $300 Bonus (Plus $415 from Swagbucks) appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Family Seating Policy: Laughably Complicated
Lufthansa is (sadly) notorious for Allegris, the name of its latest generation passenger experience concept. This includes new long haul first class and business class products, with the rollout of the new business class being perhaps the most botched product introduction we’ve ever seen in the airline industry.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Park Hyatt Jakarta (Luxury Hotel With Outstanding Value)
I spent two nights at Park Hyatt Jakarta, a lovely and inexpensive luxury hotel in the center of world’s most populous city that offers superb accommodations and amenities at an excellent price point. Park Hyatt Jakarta Review – Luxury Hotel, Great Value My nightly rate was $213, which represented excellent...
The Bulkhead Seat
Promo: Spirit Airlines Launches 10% Off Flights to Indianapolis for 2026 Final Four
College basketball fans heading to the 2026 Men’s NCAA Final Four can now take… The post Promo: Spirit Airlines Launches 10% Off Flights to Indianapolis for 2026 Final Four appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Ask Us Anything Live: Wednesday, March 4 at 9pm ET
Every month, the Frequent Miler team takes your questions live on YouTube. View on YouTube here We normally hold Ask Us Anything at 9pm on the first Wednesday of the month. That means that our next Ask Us Anything session will therefore be live at 9pm Eastern Time on Wednesday,...
One Mile at a Time
Is InterContinental Ambassador Status Worth It? Cost & Perks Explained…
While IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), theres separately the InterContinental Ambassador program. This can cause some confusion, since often people dont really get the distinction between IHG One Rewards and InterContinental Ambassador. In this post, Id like to take a closer look at...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
IHG One Rewards: 15% discount on rewards nights at new & renovated hotels (Mar 3 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is this month's update to the 15% discount on reward nights at new and renovated IHG Hotels around the world. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post IHG One Rewards: 15% discount on rewards nights at new & renovated hotels (Mar 3 Bonus...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why I Almost Booked My First LifeMiles Award — And Why I Walked Away
While planning part of our upcoming trip through Europe, I needed to book a short flight on Austrian Airlines. Since Austrian is part of the Star Alliance network, that meant…
Miles To Memories
Citi Splurge Credit Issues, Up To 20% Off Gas + Dining & This Tiny Country’s Capital Is Europe’s Most Beautiful
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance. The post Citi Splurge Credit Issues, Up To 20% Off Gas + Dining & This Tiny Country’s Capital Is Europe’s Most Beautiful appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Broken Seats, Broken Armrests And Out Of Order Tray Tables — American Airlines Calls It ‘Product Delivered’
American Airlines sells a “premium” experience and even tells coach passengers their ticket is “more than just a seat,” but customers keep documenting the opposite: broken armrests, headrests that fall off, and first class tray tables marked “out of order.” When they complain, the response is remarkably consistent—no compensation, no...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive a 50% bonus when you buy Miles & More miles via their Bundle&Go packages
Miles & More is once again offering a excellent bonus for buying miles with their packaged Bundle&Go offers. You can earn a 50% bonus on all packages purchased by March 31. These Bundle&Go packages are their innovative way at selling miles to members without directly selling miles on their own....
Frequent Miler
Wyndham cardholder promo: Earn 3k bonus points when paying 3 different bills 3 consecutive months
Barclays is once again targeting Wyndham cardholders (and possibly cardholders of other cobranded cards) with an offer that’s awarding 3,000 bonus points when paying three different bills for three consecutive months. The Deal Make three bill payments per month to the following service providers for three consecutive months on a...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
American AAdvantage: Earn up to 5,000 bonus Loyalty Points when flying with AA until April 30
American Airlines has launched a new systemwide flight bonus that awards up to 1,000 bonus Loyalty Points per flight taken with the airline up to a maximum of 5,000 bonus points. Members who register for the offer will earn 500 point for any flight and 1,000 points for flights to...
Miles To Memories
Earn $500 Bonus With New Capital One Business Checking Account
There is a new Capital One business checking bonus that can net you $500 in quick cash. The requirements are pretty easy to fulfill. The post Earn $500 Bonus With New Capital One Business Checking Account appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points Miles and Bling
The Only Place You Should Send RBC Avion Points is American AAdvantage
In this article, I make the case that the best place to transfer your RBC Avion points is American Airlines… The post The Only Place You Should Send RBC Avion Points is American AAdvantage appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Frequent Miler
There’s a new Amazon Amex Offer, but you should avoid it
Amazon Amex Offers are usually an easy win if you ever buy anything from there as they either provide a discount when spending a certain amount or offer a decent number of bonus points on your purchase. Well, there’s a brand new Amazon Amex Offer that’s the exception to the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Lays On First Rescue Flight From the Middle East in a First Come, First Served Scramble To Get Seats
British Airways passengers who are currently stranded in the Middle East after airspace across the region was suddenly shuttered on Saturday are now in a desperate scramble to secure seats on the first rescue flight that the airline is laying on back to London. On Tuesday afternoon, the airline confirmed...
One Mile at a Time
Seats.aero: How This Fun, Geeky, Useful, Award Search Tool Works
Every so often, I think it makes sense to talk a bit about the tools and services that I most use for managing, earning, and redeeming points. While I often mention these websites and services in passing, I think theres also merit to writing dedicated posts about them sometimes.
Miles To Memories
Great Deal! inKind Gift Cards 30% Off ($100 Gift Card For $69.99)
Get a $100 inKind gift card for only $69.99 with this deal. That is up to 30% off your next night out! It gets better if you can stack it with some other offers too. The post Great Deal! inKind Gift Cards 30% Off ($100 Gift Card For $69.99) appeared first...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Tightened Its Rules: 24 Hours to Report Wheelchair Damage — Downgraded to Coach? You Only Get 40% Back
American Airlines quietly rewrote its Contract of Carriage in two places that matter: wheelchair damage claims now have a 24-hour clock on domestic trips, and downgrades to coach now come with a fixed 40% refund on the affected segment. That turns a mishandled mobility device into a paperwork race, and...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to ₹3,000 With Air India Holi Sale — Plus…
You can save up to ₹3,000 off of tickets for base fares during the Air India Holi Sale, which is offering deals that are worthy of your consideration for both one way itineraries or return itineraries... ...but you must... The post Save Up to ₹3,000 With Air India Holi Sale — Plus… appeared...
John The Wanderer
This article is a report on the latest pricing changes at Margaritaville at Sea. It is about the implementation of a $22 per person, per day gratuity, which currently represents… The post appeared first on John the Wanderer.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Loses Long-Running £73.6 Million Cartel Legal Case After Last-Ditch Appeal is Thrown Out
British Airways has lost a last-ditch appeal in a long-running legal dispute with the European Commission over allegations it was part of an international ‘cartel’ of airlines that were coordinating surcharges on air freight being brought into the EU. As a result, a fine of €84.4 million (£73.6 million) that...
Frequent Miler
Southwest portal promo: Earn up to 1,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points
The Southwest shopping portal is running a new two-tiered promotion, offering the opportunity to earn up to 1,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points on your online shopping through March 16. The Deal The Southwest shopping portal is running the following promotion: Spend $100 & earn 500 bonus Rapid Rewards points Spend...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th February)
Its the end of February… if you like it or not. As preapre to enter the third month of the year, it’s time to look back on the headlines and articles I’ve written last week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.    Look into the bowl of Pho,...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Older. Never Wiser – Growing Old in Style
Older. Never Wiser. Growing Old in Style Time for some closing thoughts, conclusions and whatever else I have left to say.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best...
Economondo
Iceberg Spotting from an Air Greenland Dash 8: Kangerlussuaq to Ilulissat via Aasiaat
Flying on one of the most spectacular flights that I've ever taken through the skies across Greenland
Economy Class & Beyond
British Airways to add Boeing 787-10 aircraft to London Gatwick
There’s been some news from British Airways, as Sean Dolye made announcements to staff and the public. For passengers, there’s big news drop, with the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner planned to make an appearance. British Airways Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – Image, British Airways  Last year, the airline announced an order for...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style
Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let’s grab my luggage and head home. There’s the joy of the real world the next day.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow...
{Tech} for Travel
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 gets preloaded maps and a night-vision goggle mode
Built for –30°C and rough stopovers, the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 pairs preloaded maps with a green night-vision goggle torch mode, plus turn-by-turn routing. The post Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 gets preloaded maps and a night-vision goggle mode appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
A change in location means a change in my travel patterns
I've spent most of the past 25 years splitting my time between Los Angeles and London/Greater London, so it's safe to say that a lot of my trips this century have involved flights across the Atlantic and a lot of my travel plans have been built around my transatlantic life....
Economy Class & Beyond
Jet2 completes its Split-Wing Schimitar Refit Programme
Jet2.com has been busy with a fleet retrofit programme to improve the efficiency of its Boeing 737 fleet. It’s worth a dive-in, as those savings add up, especially when trying to offer money off a Jet2Holiday. Jet2 Boeing 737-800, fitted with the Split Schimitar Winglet – Image, Jet2. The airline...