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We’re back to a full-length ICYMI this week so there’s quite a bit to cover. The summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week include: A number of Qatar Airways aircraft and schedule changes that are bound to affect quite a few people, American Airlines mentioning that the much-dreaded “Basic Economy fares” will be coming to international routes, Etihad extending its fantastic sale as well as lots more.
Monday
Qatar Airways Route News – Numerous Aircraft Changes Will Affect Passengers
In its recent schedule updates Qatar Airways has put though significant changes to the aircraft it proposes to use on a number of important routes. Make sure you check your reservations.
SWISS 777-300ER Business Class – Stockholm to Bangkok From $1,675 RT
SWISS currently has a great Business Class fare on offer for travel between Stockholm and Bangkok (via Zurich) and, to make it better, it’s for travel on the airline’s new 777-300ER aircraft and in the fantastic looking new Business Class cabin.
Sign Up For The Hilton Double Up Promotion
Hilton has revealed its Fall 2016 promotion and it’s basically the same as what we’ve seen from Hilton during the rest of 2016 – Double Points for stays between 1 September and 31 December 2016. That may not sound too exciting but, unlike the recently announced Hyatt fall promotion, at least this one is valid through the end of the year.
Tuesday
Etihad Sale Extended – Truly Amazing Discounts Still Available!
Etihad has been running a fantastic global sale with up to 50% off regular prices that was meant to end on 5 September….but this has not been extended to anywhere between 9 and 14 September depending on the departure country. Look out for the sub-$2,000 Business Class fares to Australia!
The Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card: Why This Is Going To End Badly!
There has been a lot of excitement surrounding the release of the Case Sapphire Reserve credit card but, once all the excitement is over, I think we’ll be left with a points landscape that’s significantly worse than the one we have right now – here’s why.
British Airways Is Offering A Triple Avios Promotion All Flights & All Fares
Details of the Triple Avios promotion that British Airways is running for travel on all its flights between 6 September and 11 December 2016.
Wednesday
Emirates Schedules Another A380 To Australia & New Zealand
News that Emirates is upgrading its Sydney to Christchurch service to 3-class A380 aircraft & will be operating all of its flights to Sydney with A380s too.
British Airways Brings Back The “Free Upgrade To First” Promotion
News that British Airways has brought back its “free upgrade to First” promotion for select Club World (Business Class) bookings for travel though 23 December 2016.
American Airlines “Basic Economy” Coming To International Routes
Details of some of the items American Airlines’ new President covered at the Cowen Transportation Conference including news that Basic Economy fares are coming to international routes.
Thursday
American Airlines Reduces First Class Between LA & London
American Airlines has, for the winter season, scheduled an aircraft swap on its Los Angeles – London route that sees a reduction in First Class & Business Class capacity – surprising considering this is supposed to be one of the more “premium heavy” routes that the airline flys.
Delta Is Adding A New Route To South Korea
Delta has announced that it will be expanding its relationship with Korean Air by launching a new route between Atlanta and Seoul as well as by expanding their existing joint codeshare agreement – details of both covered in the blog.
A round up of some of the airline news that I’ve noticed over the past few days including news that Delta is to close its arrivals lounge at Heathrow and news that Cathay Pacific is reintroducing fuel surcharges.
Friday
Finnair Airbus A350 Business Class Deals To Asia From $1,517
Details of some very good Finnair Business Class fares currently available for travel between Europe and Asia on the Finnair Airbus A350. Must book most fares by 12 September.
British Airways Cancels An A380 Service To The US & Qatar Cancels An A350 Service To Europe
News of two important schedule changes from BA and Qatar Airways – British Airways will no longer fly an A380 to Boston and Qatar Airways cancels plans for a second A350 flight to Paris.
Marriott Fall MegaBonus Promotion – Your Bonus. Your Choice.
Announcing details of Marriott’s Fall MegaBonus promotion which runs for stays between 15 September 2016 and 15 January 2017 – check out which offer is best for you and what the offers are actually worth.
