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The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor was a long-range German airliner that first flew on 27 July 1937. Powered by four Bramo 323 Fafnir engines, it has the distinction of being the first aircraft to fly non-stop from Berlin to New York and return, which it did…
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Where can you get an antigen test for travel to the USA in Ireland?
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I am looking forward to a time when an antigen test is not required before travel. Flying over to the United States requires one to be done professionally the day prior to flying. There are several testing options in Ireland, and that’s what I will be …
Citi Takes Cash Out of Double Cash, Top 2021 Air Routes, and Is American Ditching Flagship First?
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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!
150,000 points bonus on the Amex Platinum Card!
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With this amazing offer on the Amex Platinum Card, you’ll earn a welcome bonus of 150,000 points when you $6,000 in spend in 6 months.
How I used my Airline Fee Credit benefit for 2022
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I was able to get the Airline Fee Credit benefit wrapped up for this year on all my cards. How do you plan to use yours?
Closer look at Marriott Bonvoy American Express Cards (Canada)
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A staple in every Canadian wallet where Marriott is the brand of choice for hotel stays, Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards have been recently updated with new welcome bonus offer. While there were significant changes announced to the Marriott Bo…
Why I’m sitting out the ‘get Star Alliance Gold status without flying’ deal
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Maxing out this promotion will catapult you to Star Alliance Gold status, but should you go for it? Here’s why I’m sitting this one out.
How much do Royal Jordanian Flight Attendants earn?
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I happened across Royal Jordanian advertising careers on their Instagram story and decided to have a look. They are currently hiring Flight Attendants, which everyone seems to be doing right now. RJ is a fantastic airline and I have fond memories of fl…
Spain Considers Equity Stake in Air Europa
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Spain Considers Equity Stake in Air Europa Spain considers an equity stake in Air Europa as part of a revised partnership with IAG and Iberia after the initial merger falls through. Background Before the COVID pandemic hit, Iberia (Madrid) and their …
125,000 points + 10x bonus on the Amex Platinum Card
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In addition to the welcome bonus of 125,000 points on the Amex Platinum card, you can potentially earn an extra 250,000 points in six months.
50,000 points bonus: Amex Green Card Review
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With this welcome bonus on the Amex Green Card, you’ll earn 50,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $2,000 in the first 6 months.
Which Alaska Airlines First Class meal should I choose?
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Pre-ordering a meal on a domestic flight is something you don’t really find in Europe. I quite like the fact certain US carriers offer this service, as selecting your first class meal on the fly can be fraught with danger. Alaska Airlines are one airli…
Does anyone remember the Junkers G.38 where passengers sat inside the wings?
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The Junkers G.38 was the largest land plane in the world when it first flew on 6 November 1929. The German designed aircraft originally had seating for 13 passengers but this was upgraded to capacity for 28-30 very soon after service entry. Uniquely, s…
Is the 5,000 bonus Aer Lingus Avios on getting a Bank of Ireland Aer Credit Card worth it?
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There is only one card in Ireland where you can earn frequent flyer points on credit card spend. That is the Aer Credit Card issued by Bank of Ireland where you earn Aer Lingus Avios. New customers who apply for the card between 12 January 2022 and 13 …
Hilton Breakfast Benefit Kerfuffle, Unique Way to Earn Star Alliance Gold, and Bank 50K Marriott Points in Your PJs
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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!
PMB eLab – Best of Las Vegas and Points, this Saturday – Register Now!
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What is PMB eLab? A digital workshop to learn the nuts and bolts of the points hobby. ‘PMB eLab’ is a small group interactive space where we tackle a specific topic, demo the ‘how-to’, with a step-by-step approach. If you are a beginner, or intermediat…
Oh no! Cathay Pacific reopens their London Heathrow lounges
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So Cathay Pacific reopens their London Heathrow lounges. It’s the kind of news that should send me into cartwheels of joy – and I can’t even do cartwheels! Unfortunately, that is not the case. I’m flying through London in a couple of weeks time, and ev…
American Airlines and Aer Lingus have started a codeshare on these routes
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Aer Lingus joined the oneworld Transatlantic Joint Business and things are finally beginning to happen. American Airlines announced that they have started a codeshare agreement with the Irish airline. This means that passengers of both airlines have ac…
Do you know there is a McDonald’s with a Douglas DC-3 as part of the restaurant?
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I know exactly one person who has never ever tried McDonald’s food. She is a co-worker of mine and I find that very strange, as virtually everyone else I know has eaten from the golden arches at one time or another. One of the coolest branches of the p…
Which airline made the world’s first autoland in passenger service?
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It’s difficult to fathom there was once a time where fog at an airport meant you were unable to land. The development of autoland was a gamechanger for airlines, preventing diversions and all the associated costs and inconvenience to passengers. Having…