Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
Air travel has become such a hassle over the last couple of decades, especially since 09/01/01. I can almost remember what it was like BEFORE that happened. Now, lines at the airport have continued to get longer while the list for prohibited items on a…
Category: Middle East
Neos chooses Viasat for Dreamliner connectivity
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Little deals matter, too. Italian leisure carrier Neos is the latest carrier to choose an inflight wifi connectivity solution. The carrier picked Viasat’s Ka-band system to operate on its trio of 787 Dreamliners.
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British Embassy Issues Warning on Alcohol for Flights to UAE
After a UK woman was jailed in July for drinking a glass of wine on an Emirates flight from London to Dubai and possessing incorrect documentation, the British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates is warning UK citizens of the consequences of drinking alcohol when flying to the UAE. In a message posted on Facebook, …
Read MoreKuwait Airways to Pay Israeli Passenger It Refused Because of Nationality
Kuwait Airways will pay an Israeli citizen whom it barred from flying based on her nationality. Last November, Mandy Blumenthal was barred from purchasing a ticket on a Kuwait Airways flight from London (LHR) to Bangkok (BKK) via Kuwait (KWI). Blumenthal was at the Kuwait Airways ticket counter in Heathrow airport, where she attempted to …
Read MoreMarriott Rewards Middle East & Africa 20% Off Rate Plan For Stays Through April 30, 2018
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Rewards has launched new 20% off rate plan for stays at participating hotels in Middle East & Africa through April 30, 2018. This offer is officially open for those that have Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phone, although I truly doubt that many hotels would enforce this requirement. You can access this offer on Marriott’s […]
Hilton Honors Europe, Middle East & Africa Up To 25% Off Summer Weekends Sale For Stays Until October 8, 2017
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton Honors launched back in June their traditional up to 25% off Summer Weekends Sale, although at least hotels in Finland were offering 30% off rates. The sale is valid for weekends nights (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) for stays until October 8, 2017, in UK and Europe, Middle East & Africa (weekend is defined as[…]
Matthew Is Wrong About Gulf Carriers
Written by Kyle Stewart @ Live and Let's Fly
There has been an awful lot of debate regarding major US carriers and the Gulf “ME3”. US airlines are simply trying to defend their home turf against an onslaught of new traffic. Why are they being derided by bloggers like Matthew and Lucky? They have a point and I can prove it. The Situation International carriers […]
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Read MoreHilton Honors Europe, Middle East & Africa Up To 25% Off Summer Weekends Sale For Stays Until October 8, 2017
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton Honors has now launched their traditional up to 25% off, although at least hotels in Finland were offering 30% off rates, sale. The sale is valid for weekends nights (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) for stays until October 8, 2017, in UK and Europe, Middle East & Africa (weekend is defined as Thursday, Friday and[…]
Business Travel Is Already Affected By Potential Expansion Of The Laptop Ban
There is plenty of uncertainty about the expansion of the electronics ban to flights from Europe to the United States. Business travelers are in an awkward situation when it comes to making travel decisions.
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Officials In Europe Confirming The US Is Preparing To Expand Laptop Ban On Planes
A few days ago I discussed rumors that the United States was preparing to ban laptops and larger electronics on flights originating in Europe. This would be a massive expansion of the electronics ban to a limited number of countries in the Middle East. There now appears to be confirmation from European officials that the US will move forward with a much wider ban of large electronics on all flights originating from Europe bound for the US. It appears this will be announced tomorrow. There’s some ambiguity about what sorts of […]
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Read MoreIHG Rewards Club 28% Off Escapes For Stays In Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa May 1 – December 31, 2017 (Book By May 22)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
IHG Rewards Club has launched a new sale for stays in Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa May 1 – December 31, 2017. The IHG Escapes offer is minimum 25% off, when available, and members are eligible for an additional 3% discount (total minimum discount 28%). The offer must be booked by May 22. You can[…]
Starwood Middle East & Africa Up To 30% Off Sale For Stays May 21 – September 9, 2017
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Starwood has launched new sale for stays in the Middle East & Africa between May 21 – September 9, 2017. The discount is up to 30% off for SPG members and there is F&B discount benefit of 30% as well. You can access this offer on Starwood’s website here. READ MORE: SPG Rate & bonus[…]
Airfare of the Day: Qatar Airways Economy & Business Class Global Sales Promo Fares
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to the Economy & Business Class sales Qatar Airways is offering to/from selected destinations in Europe/Middle East/Africa/Asia Pacific. You can access this promo here. Qatar Airways likes to run Global Sales Economy and Business Class Promos from time to time. The latest edition of this promo runs from today[…]
SPG Europe, Middle East & Africa Up To 30% Off Spring Sale For Stays April 6 – 18, 2017
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Starwood has launched a new up to 30% off Sale for stays in the Europe, Middle East and Africa between April 6 – 18, 2017. Seems that SPG is pushing several sales on this page for the usually slower Easter travel period in the area. These rates must be booked by April 17. You can[…]
LAST CALL: Hilton Honors Europe, Middle East & Africa Up To 25% Off Weekend Flash Sale For Stays Until August 27, 2017 (Book By March 27)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton Honor launched Spring Flash Sale earlier this for weekend stays in Europe, Middle East & Africa that is soon coming to an end. The offer is valid for weekend stays until August 27, 2017, and booked by March 27. You can access this sale on Hilton’s website here. READ MORE: Hilton Honors Rate &[…]
Middle East Electronics Travel Ban
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel
On Monday, Lucky at One Mile at a Time broke news about a Middle East electronics travel ban. At first it began with just Royal Jordanian, but spread to other Middle East-based carriers. But the reason for the travel ban remained a mystery until yesterday. The Middle East Electronics Travel Ban Details The Middle East […]
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Read MoreHilton Honors Europe, Middle East & Africa Up To 25% Off Weekend Flash Sale For Stays March 24 – August 27, 2017 (Book By March 27)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton Honors has launched Spring Flash Sale for weekend stays in Europe, Middle East & Africa. The offer is valid for weekend stays between March 24 – August 27, 2017, and booked by March 27. You can access this sale on Hilton’s website here. READ MORE: Hilton Honors Rate & Bonus Points And Miles Promotions[…]
LAST CALL: Hilton HHonors Winter Weekends Sale 30% Off For Stays Until December 31, 2017 (Book By January 31)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton HHonors traditional Winter Weekends Sale for stays in Europe, Middle East & Africa until December 31, 2017, is ending tomorrow!. The discount is up to 25% off and Hilton HHonors members are eligible for an additional 5% discount (max 30%). You must book by January 31. You can access this sale on Hilton’s website[…]
LAST CALL: Hilton HHonors Winter Weekends Sale 30% Off For Stays Until December 31, 2017 (Book By January 31)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton HHonors traditional Winter Weekends Sale for stays in Europe, Middle East & Africa until December 31, 2017, is soon coming to an end. The discount is up to 25% off and Hilton HHonors members are eligible for an additional 5% discount (max 30%). You must book by January 31. You can access this sale[…]
Far Flung Places: Fly to Iraqi Kurdistan with Points and Miles
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
As an American, you don’t need a visa to visit Iraqi Kurdistan.