Just looked up my US flights with my AA reference!
For the longest time you have needed two reference for every AA ticket if it had US flights in the booking. It seems that this has now stopped, making life easier.
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Credit Cards | Deals | Travel
Trick: Amex Delta 50k Bonus + $50 Credit – Business & Personal
A method is outlined to secure a 50,000 bonus offer on Delta SkyMiles credit cards, surpassing the current 30,000 offer. By acquiring both personal and business cards, users can accumulate a total of 100,000 Delta points, which can be particularly advantageous for booking flights to destinations like Australia.
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Deals | Miscellaneous | News
IHG imposes massive award increases 450 properties
Whilst hotel groups always change levels, IHG – who own well known chains such as Intercontinental, Holiday Inn and Indigo had put up some properties by nearly 70% in terms of points needed to redeem. Coupled with their announcement of expiring points they are turning customer unfriendly pretty fast.
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My Interview At MillionMileSecrets: “Pick a Place, Then Figure Out How to Get There…for FREE!”
In an insightful interview with Daraius from MillionMileSecrets, the author shares strategies for traveling for free by leveraging miles and points. The discussion emphasizes the importance of choosing a destination first and then finding ways to reach it without cost, providing valuable tips for aspiring travelers.
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Iberia Madrid to JFK, Business Class
Travelers can expect a lengthy walk from the lounge to the gate for Iberia’s Madrid to JFK Business Class flight, with priority boarding beginning late. The A340-300 features an older 2-2-2 seating layout, decent legroom, and average food, alongside a basic entertainment system.
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Book La Compagnie from London (or Paris)? Check your emails as they are consolidating flights.
La Compagnie has begun consolidating flights between London and Paris, leading to changes in flight schedules. Travelers are advised to check their emails for updates, as some may face altered return times, potentially affecting connecting travel plans.
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Hotel Review: Funaya Ryokan In Matsuyama
Since we’d be staying in Western hotel chains elsewhere else, in Matsuyama we figured that it would be a great chance to try a ryokan, or Japanese guest house. My 4 years of high school Japanese language studies paid off since I could read the hotel sign which was only written in Japanese. If it weren’t for these skills, we may have never found the hotel. OK that may be a stretch, since Google Maps also announced that “you have arrived at Funaya” as we walked up to the building.
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Commentary | Deals | Travel
VIA Expands $5 Rides: 14th to 110th St + $1k Driver Bonus
VIA has expanded its $5 rides to cover the area from 14th Street to 110th Street in New York City, significantly broadening its service area. Additionally, the company is incentivizing new TLC licensed drivers with bonuses of up to $1,000, encouraging more participation in their ridesharing network.
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Il dress code di Qantas: niente sandali nelle lounge.
Il nuovo dress code di Qantas, entrato in vigore all’inizio del mese, vieta l’accesso alle lounge a chi indossa sandali, ciabatte e abbigliamento considerato inadeguato. Questa misura, volta a promuovere uno stile “smart casual”, ha suscitato reazioni miste tra i viaggiatori, sollevando interrogativi sulla discrezionalità del personale.
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Madrid Airport – Iberia’s Velazquez Lounge
The Velazquez Lounge at Madrid Airport’s Terminal 4S offers a spacious and inviting environment for travelers on long-haul flights. With two feeding stations, a variety of self-service food options, and comfortable seating with runway views, it provides a relaxing pre-flight experience. Guests can enjoy complimentary drinks and reliable WiFi, making it a desirable stop before departure.
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Credit Cards | Deals | Travel
Citi Premier 50K Bonus – Tip to Score $848 AA / US Air Credits (instead of $662)
The Citi Premier card now offers a 50,000-point sign-up bonus, increasing the value of Thank You points when redeemed for airfare. By combining points with a Citi Prestige account, users can elevate their redemption rate to 1.6 cents per point, potentially yielding $848 in AA/US Air credits instead of $662.
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How 2 minutes nearly costs me 5 hours, but gets fixed in ‘only’ 45 minutes.
A recent experience highlights the challenges of airline scheduling, where a mere two-minute change led to a significant rebooking delay. The author illustrates how American Airlines’ policy of canceling connecting flights without notification can create unnecessary complications for travelers. The situation, which could have been resolved in 30 minutes, ultimately required a 45-minute call to customer service to rectify.
