These days, it’s pretty easy to build up a huge balance of Singapore Airlines miles. Most people will earn miles by flying with Singapore Airlines or any number of their Star Alliance or other partners, like JetBlue. Or you could also transfer credit card rewards points via American Express, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, and even Starwood’s Preferred Guest program.
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I was looking for a sit-on-the-beach-and-do-nothing kind of vibe, and as I did my research, Lanai looked like it would be the perfect match. The timing worked out well for my May trip, since the Larry Ellison-owned Four Seasons Lanai had just completed a vast refurbishment a few months earlier and was was offering a 4th night free as part of the re-opening.
As a relatively infrequent flyer, I mainly view myself as an airline free agent and will usually just chase the best deal for that particular trip. However, I do have one exception to the rule, and that’s for flying Alaska Airlines to Hawaii.
Qatar has some good fares from Germany to the Middle East and Asia. Book by 15 August.
I’ve taken a handful of JetBlue flights recently and in each and every case, despite having my Singapore Airlines Krisflyer membership number entered in my reservation, I haven’t automatically received credit for the flight. After the first couple flights didn’t credit automatically, I suspected that something was amiss, but was still hopeful and chalked it up to bad luck. But after it happened several more times, I was almost certain that there just wasn’t an automatic process in place, and my suspicions were confirmed by others who were facing the same issue.
Air New Zealand is offering a limited-time business-class companion fare to Los Angeles from £1,892 per person, valid for travel between October and June. Passengers can enjoy luxurious amenities, including a lie-flat bed, gourmet meals, and access to the Star Alliance Lounge at LAX. Bookings must be made by August 15 to secure this exclusive deal.
In recent years, I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to fly both Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific’s First Class products. But when I think back and try to compare the two, it’s actually been kind of hard to do. But during this trip I’d truly have an opportunity to get a head-to-head comparison of the two, since I was flying both in the same 24-hour period. And I made sure to use this chance to keep a running tally of the pros and cons of my flight on each airline.
The latest updates to the 30K plugin enhance its functionality for tracking air miles and managing airline loyalty programs. Users can now easily identify upgradeable fares and benefit from a new dashboard that consolidates all airline memberships, making it simpler to monitor progress and expiration of miles.
Via has launched VIAPASS, offering unlimited rides in New York City for 7 or 30 days. While the pricing may appeal to frequent riders, it is significantly higher than a monthly subway pass, making it potentially more suitable for delivery services or heavy users rather than the average commuter.
I had already burned enough miles on my flights from San Francisco to New York, so I wasn’t looking to do anything crazy for the return home. As I shopped around for tickets back to San Francisco, since I was booking just a week prior to departure, ticket prices across the board were really high. However, I noticed that JetBlue’s Mint Class was priced at $549, and with the relatively small difference between that and the price of an economy ticket, I decided to give Mint it a shot.
Starwood SPG is offering a targeted promotion for select members to earn double elite qualifying nights and stays from August 15 to November 15, 2016. Eligible members must register by October 15, 2016, and must pay the cash rate for qualifying stays, as free night awards do not count.
