Traveling For Miles
Save $100 on select Best Western bookings (targeted offer)
A new targeted offer has appeared on our American Express cards in the past 24 hours and this one is offering a credit for spending made at select Best Western and SureStay hotels by the end of this calendar year. The post Save $100 on select Best Western bookings (targeted offer)...
Traveling For Miles
First look: Iberia A321XLR Business Class cabin review
Over the past week and ahead of its debut on the Madrid – Boston route on 14 November, Iberia was meant to be operating its first A321XLRs on orientation flights within Europe, but due to unforeseen delays, the first flights took place yesterday and I managed to catch up with...
Economondo
K-Pop Stars, Metal Cutlery and a Meal Voucher: A Short and Sweet Ride on a Korean Air 777: Seoul Gimpo to Beijing
Join me as I ride onboard a Korean Air Boeing 777-200ER on a short hop from Seoul Gimpo to Beijing Capital
Traveling For Miles
Buy Marriott Bonvoy points from just 0.86 cents each (45% bonus)
Marriott has unveiled a new points sale today and this sale appears to be an slight improvement over the last sale we saw which ended back in September. Back then, the best bonus on offer was for 40% while this time around we're seeing bonuses as high as 45%. The post...
Traveling For Miles
Save at Destination by Hyatt properties with this targeted offer
When it comes to hotel partners, American Express usually favors Marriott, Hilton, and occasionally IHG, but we've also been seeing more Hyatt offers appearing in 2024 and a new Hyatt offer is now available in targeted member accounts. The post Save at Destination by Hyatt properties with this targeted offer appeared...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: How to get home? Coach or Trains across London?
How to get home? Coach or Trains across London? Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore With my good self landed at Gatwick Airport, I only had one more issue to solve – how was I planning to get home? To a coach, or the trains and a London...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Slow Return to Arlanda Airport (with a surprise on the way) – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
The Slow Return to Arlanda Airport – With a Surprise on the Way Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore After an interesting flight with NoRRA, it’s time to trek across Stockholm, take stock, have a coffee, run into a milatary band and return to Arlanda Airport.  Wait. Military...
{Tech} for Travel
Delta CES Keynote at Sphere Promises Immersive Experience
Delta CES Keynote at The Sphere Las Vegas introduces the future of travel tech through a new immersive experience to kick off CES 2025. The post Delta CES Keynote at Sphere Promises Immersive Experience appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: AY841 Helsinki Vantaa to Stockholm Bromma with NoRRA (Economy Class)
AY841 Helsinki Vantaa to Stockholm Bromma with NoRRA (Economy Class) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Flights on ATR Turboprop aren’t normally much to write about. This one… is a little different. With a bit of a TOGA to boot (and not the clothing kind). In this adventure...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Back to Helsinki Airport and the Finnair Schengen Lounge
Back to Helsinki Airport and the Finnair Schengen Lounge Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It’s too early in the morning. Therefore, it must be time for me to get out of the hotel and back to Helsinki Airport and try the new Finnair Lounge. In this adventure...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Holiday Inn, Helsinki Airport – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
The Holiday Inn, Helsinki Airport Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for another night stop, this time at a Holiday Inn near Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Is it worth staying near the airport, or is a city stay more appropriate?  In this adventure I needed a break 02:40...
Traveling For Miles
Make sure you’re earning easy Amex points through Rakuten
Cash back can be great, but in the miles and points world it's the versatile transferable currencies that rule and that's why Rakuten's partnership with American Express can be a key tool to use in your day-to-day miles and points strategy. This becomes especially true as we enter the two...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Out of Vantaa Airport and into Helsinki… and a little beyond
Out of Vantaa Airport and into Helsinki… and a little beyond Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Too many people. Time to make a change about that… and head off into the heart of Central Helsinki and beyond.   In this adventure I needed a break 02:40 on the coach?...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Finnair AY142 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Helsinki (BUSINESS CLASS)
Finnair AY142 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Business Class) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It’s time to go west and start tracking towards the Nordics and Europe. And I’m doing this in style, with a Finnair Airbus A350 with Collins Aerospace Airlounge. But can the...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: An early morning at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, and The Miracle Lounge, D Pier
An early morning at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, and The Miracle Lounge, D Pier Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It’s time to lose myself… and get lost in a big airport. The joy of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi first thing in the morning.  In this adventure I needed a break 02:40 on...
Traveling For Miles
Interesting, my targeted Amex spending bonus offer just changed
Almost exactly a month ago, American Express published a number of targeted spending offers for holders of its business cards and as a targeted cardholder, I could see the same offer listed under two of my cards. As the offer wasn't particularly rewarding and as I didn't want to trigger...