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Food, glorious food! When flying up front, it is one of the highlights of a flight for me. Domestic first class in the USA often means you get barely anything whatsoever. Who loves the snack basket? Not me! I’m used to flying in Europe, where you get a…
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My Favorite and Least Favorite IHG Premier Card Changes
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Check out the IHG Premier card changes coming in March 2022, including what I see as positives and negatives to the revamped product.
Review: Oneworld Alliance business class lounge Los Angeles
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At Los Angeles in Terminal B, also known as the Tom Bradley International Terminal, you will find the oneworld alliance business class lounge. At the moment, the first class lounge is closed. Operated by Qantas, it is also used by American Airlines, Br…
Did you know Air Canada had a dance floor on their 747 upper deck?
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When the Boeing 747 first entered service in 1970, airlines used the upper deck in various ways. Pan Am used theirs for a dining room, while others like Qantas used theirs for a lounge. Air Canada, at one point, had a dance floor upstairs on their plan…
Old Club World at British Airways. What is this really like?
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Flying old Club World on British Airways is akin to being sentenced to ride on a bed of nails, right? From the whining you hear on frequent flyer forums when people have to use these seats, you’d certainly think so. I happen to remember when this was t…
No-Notice Emirates Devaluation, Top 2022 U.S. Hiking Destinations, and Alaska Hints and Dynamic AA Pricing
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Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Amex’s Hilton credit card bonuses keep getting better!
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These co-branded Hilton credit card bonuses are not only offering 130k points, but also free award night certificates with this sign-up bonus.
A Champagne Afternoon Tea in the First Class lounge, British Airways? Don’t mind if I do!
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I love it when an airline gives me an unexpected surprise. When I ordered the Champagne Afternoon Tea the other day in the British Airways Galleries First Lounge, I was thoroughly impressed. For a change, I deviated from my normal lounge experience and…
Yay! The blue and white hornets of British Airways strike again!
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You always know when you’re going to get a good British Airways crew. During the pilot announcements, if they emphatically mention you have an excellent cabin crew on board, it’s usually true. I expected to see the blue and white hornets in action, and…
Roundup of new Hertz Offers for February
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New Hertz offers are here, so I figured its best to capture them all in one post. Both offers target pick-ups in February, so I hope this is helpful for some of you. Pay close attention to the Country specific promotions, and the dates for valid book…
WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard now with 450 welcome WestJet dollars
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The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard is currently offering its highest signup bonus, an impressive 450 welcome WestJet dollars. Additionally, cardmembers can also get their first round-trip companion voucher for $119 $0, and utilize the Status Lift…
Success With A Marriott Suite Night Award
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Considering choosing five Marriott suite night award certificates as your Platinum Choice benefit? Here’s how to use them.
Fantastic Amex Retention Offer, UK Partially Lifting Restrictions, and Kids Have a Funny Memory of Travel
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Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
30,000 points + 0% APR: Amex Everyday Preferred Card Review
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With this bonus on the Amex Everyday Preferred card, you’ll earn 30,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $2,000 in three months.
Buy Alaska miles with 60% bonus, at 1.85 CPM
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Alaska Mileage Plan has brought back their most lucrative bonus promotion yet, up to 60% bonus miles . Not every account gets the 60% bonus though, the mystery bonus ranges from 40%-60%. If you were lucky enough to score a 60% bonus offer, you can bu…
The Blue Diamond Affair 30 Years Later
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The Blue Diamond Affair 30 Years Later: How Saudi Arabia and Thailand Finally Sorted It Out The Blue Diamond Affair, 30 years later, is finally resolved as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Thailand have resolved their diplomatic issues. Background Saudi…
Sonoma County Airport Express Review: Convenient, But Costly, Option for Departing SFO
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If you live in the North Bay, the Sonoma County Airport Express is a reliable, but costly, option for getting to either SFO or OAK. Here’s a review of my experience taking the bus last year.
How My latest retention offer helped me save $595
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With my most recent retention offer, I was able to save $595 in annual fees. Here’s a guide which will help you do the same as well.
How My latest retention offer helped me save $595
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With my most recent retention offer, I was able to save $595 in annual fees. Here’s a guide which will help you do the same as well.
180,000 points on offer with co-branded Hilton cards!
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You can choose a business or a personal credit card: with up to 180,000 points on offer with Hilton’s co-branded cards from American Express.