Airlines | Commentary | Travel
British Airways updates its iPhone app
British Airways has launched some changes to its mobile app that adds some new functionality if you are flying from London City or Gatwick.
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Flight Review: Etihad First Class (Jet Airways Config) Abu Dhabi To San Francisco
As I wrote about here, it seems like I was the only person in the frequent flyer community that was actually excited for this flight. On the plus side, because I’d heard so many negative comments, the bar had been set really, really low. After a few final stretching exercises in the Etihad US Premium Lounge, we headed over to the gate and on-board our 16-hour flight back home to San Francisco. It was well past midnight and I was half-asleep, so I remember having to do a double-take when I saw the exterior of the plane showing the Jet Airways livery.
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Flight Review: Singapore Airlines First Class Seoul To Singapore
Even though we’d be taking the same plane and even sitting in the same seats from Seoul to Singapore, there’s no way to simply stay on the plane during the layover. Believe me, I tried my best to convince the crew that they could just leave a bottle of Dom and I would be more than happy to entertain myself for the next hour.
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Flight Review: Singapore Airlines First Class San Francisco To Seoul
This flight brought on a bit of nostalgia, as these were the exact same seats on the same type of plane that we had on our very first longhaul international First Class flight back in 2012. Since then we’ve tried dozens of premium cabin products, but I’ll aways have a soft spot for this particular one.
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Update on the less than super, Travelex Supercard
My experience with a big fraud on my Supercard was less than super. Read the latest (and last) installment.
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A Math Nerd’s Quest to Become A Points & Miles Millionaire – Status & Perks
When I began collecting credit cards, I focused exclusively on the “points and miles” hobby. My goal was to accumulate measurable currencies that could be redeemed for free travel, and I paid no attention to other benefits that may have come with the cards. I didn’t know much about them, and I didn’t think I would keep the cards long enough to take advantage of them. These “soft” benefits of travel credit cards, however, were like the sides on my steak plate. I couldn’t ignore them forever. And, when I finally paid attention, some of them turned out to be a wonderful surprise.
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My British Airways presentation at FTU Oslo
British Airways Executive Club suffered a serious devaluation earlier in 2015. I have rehearsed the highlights of the scheme in this presentation, delivered at FTU in Oslo in October 2015.
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Credit Cards | Hotels | Travel
14 Ways to Prevent Starwood SPG Points from Expiring
Starwood SPG points are a valuable hotel loyalty currency that can expire if not actively managed. This guide outlines 14 effective strategies to keep your Starpoints from becoming inactive, ensuring you maximize their value and enjoy all the benefits they offer.
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Got 11,000,000 Lufthansa miles? You can redeem for a BMW, yes a real car
Lufthansa’s Miles&More program now offers a unique redemption option, allowing members to exchange 11,000,000 miles for a BMWi3. Members can also choose to pay a portion in cash, utilizing a slider tool to calculate discounts based on their miles, with 2 million miles equating to approximately EUR8,000 off the vehicle’s price.
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A Math Nerd’s Quest to Become A Points & Miles Millionaire – Manufactured Spending
Manufactured Spending (MS) is a big part of the points and miles hobby. It’s a collection of techniques where you pretend to spend the money that you don’t have, in order to generate points. The general concept is that you buy cash-equivalent instruments with a reward-earning credit card, and then convert those instruments to cash in order to pay off the credit card balance.
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Hilton – quadruple or triple bonus Avios points in UK, Europe and Middle East/Africa
Hilton HHonors members can take advantage of a limited-time promotion offering quadruple Avios points for stays at participating London hotels and triple points across the rest of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This offer is valid for new bookings made between 15 September and 13 December 2015.
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A Math Nerd’s Quest to Become A Points & Miles Millionaire – An Accounting Exercise
Now that I am a points & miles millionaire, I wish I were a real millionaire. The truth is, there’s a pretty big difference between the two. How, then, do I quantify my treasure chest of travel currencies? In this article, I will share how my thought process evolved.
