News: Qatar Airways A350-1000 Delivery Dates, Qantas Adds More 787 Service To The US...
A roundup of some of the latest news doing the rounds. Includes news of Qantas' changes to some of its US routes, the latest information we have on the delivery date of Qatar Airways' new A350-1000 (complete with QSuites), news of a new Hyatt property to be opened in the heart of Hollywood and details of Ethiopian's latest route to the US.
Air France Reopens A Remodelled Business Class Lounge At Paris CDG
Air France has announced the reopening of its Business Class lounge in Hall "L" in Terminal 2 of Paris Charles De Gaulle airport. The lounge has been completely redesigned and is considerably larger than the facility it has replaced.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (28 January 2018)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes news that Uber's CEO appears not to know how the Uber App works, a review of a Hilton in London and the Grand Hyatt in Sao Paulo, a warning to avoid the latest IHG points sale, some great BA/Qatar Airways/Finnair Business Class fares, news of a customer friendly move from the World of Hyatt, a confession from me and a lot more.
Roundup: More HBO Fares On Europe-USA Routes, Star Alliance Improves RTW Offering, Qatar Airways...
A roundup of some of the news items released tin the past few days. Includes details of more hand baggage only fees for travel across the Atlantic, news that Qatar Airways is adding more flights to France, Italy and Spain, details of a customer-friendly change Star Alliance has made to its round-the-world fares and news that Cathay Pacific has announced the first routes for its new A350-1000 aircraft.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (21 January 2018)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes details of a good hotel sale, a review of one of the best First Class airline cabins you can book, a look at why I think airlines should be penalized just like their passengers, news that Lufthansa is cutting First Class on a number of routes to the US, my travel plans for 2018 laid out and a lot more.
News: United To Introduce Premium Economy, Lufthansa Cuts More First Class To US, A...
A roundup of some of the news that has been making the rounds in the past 48 hours including news that United Airlines is to introduce a long-haul Premium Economy cabin, details of Qantas’ new route to the US that has just started taking bookings, news that Lufthansa has removed First Class on another route to the US, details of Hilton’s new property in Sydney and more.
Delta Moves To Curb Fake Service & Support Animals On Board
If you ask US road warriors to list out the things that annoy them the most when they fly most of them will put unruly fake support animals down somewhere on their list.
Because the Air Carriers Access Act requires airlines to provide in-cabin travel for for service and support animals without charge, the number of animals seen onboard domestic flights had ballooned out of proportion and a lot of us suspect that a large percentage of these animals are neither genuine service animals or genuine support animals.
American Express Announces New Centurion Lounge For JFK
American Express has announced that it plans to open a new Centurion Lounge at New York JFK's Terminal 4 in "early 2019". According to Amex the lounge will have "spectacular airfield views and exceptional amenities" and will be the largest Centurion Lounge in the network.
News: Lufthansa Eliminates First Class From Two US Routes, New Singapore Cabins For London...
News that Lufthansa is eliminating First Class from two routes to the US (at least for summer 2018), news of a new Hilton opening in a beautiful part of Europe, details of an Emirates schedule change which sees an extension to the cut in service to New York and news that Singapore Airlines has scheduled its new A380 on its routes to London and Hong Kong.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (14 January 2018)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes news of some unfriendly changes to the Hilton Honors program and to the IHG best rate guarantee, details of some amazing Business Class fares between Europe and Australia as well as some great SkyTeam fares to China and other parts of Asia, the latest "buy miles" promotions from American and United, a look at my "interesting" experiences with Uber in Los Angeles and a lot more.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (24 December 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes details how to get up to 50% off a second room with Hyatt, news of the new American Airlines 777-300ER cabin layout complete with Premium Economy cabin, a British Airways sale with some very good First Class fares, details of the new promotions from Hilton, Marriott and Starwood, an Avios sale which could be very useful and more.
News: New Delta Sky Club, Facial Recognition From British Airways And Delta & More
A roundup of some of the news I've noticed over the past few days which didn't really merit a whole post of their own but that may well be of interest. Includes news that Delta is bringing facial recognition software to Atlanta, British Airways is doing the same at Los Angeles, details of A new Delta Sky CLub in New York and news that easyJet is expanding its 'worldwide by easyJet" technology to Milan.
Walking The Walk – Using The Great Deals I Promote
When I write about a great airfare, a good hotel sale or a points promotion it’s always after I’ve checked to see that it’s a deal/promotion that I’d be happy to take part in – I do not promote deals that I think are poor.
I may not be in a position to partake in all the promotions and sales I write about (I couldn’t afford to!) but it’s important to me that readers can be confident that, when I recommend something as a good deal, it actually is a good deal.
News: London Gets More Singapore Airlines A380 Service, A New Mandarin Oriental & More...
London seems to have been in the travel news quite a bit lately so I've picked out three items that looked interesting (and that may be of use) and pulled them together into a single blog post.
NEWS: Alaska’s New Route To Hawaii Is Now Operating, Star Alliance Improves Beijing Transfers,...
A roundup of some of the news I've noticed over the past few days which didn't really merit a whole post of their own but that may well be of interest. Includes news that Alaska's latest route to Hawaii is up and running, details of United's latest give-away, news that Star Alliance carriers may soon offer a smoother experience for travelers in Beijing and news that Qatar Airways is increasing service to Australia.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (17 December 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes details of the changes Singapore Airlines is making to fares, milage earnings and fees, why it's pointless for me to credit my 2018 flights to the AAdvantage program, a warning about an online travel site with some less-than-perfect practices, a look at how I'm approaching the latest IHG Accelerate promotion, details of a good deal from InterContinental, news of significant changes to the Miles & More program and a lot more.
News: Asiana Adds More Flights To Europe, Etihad Will Sell You Its Amenity Kits...
A roundup of some of the news I’ve noticed over the past few days which didn’t really merit a whole post of their own but that may well be of interest. Includes news that Etihad is now selling premium cabin amenities in Economy Class, details of Asiana's latest new routes to Europe and how to access the "secret" champagne at the new Qantas lounge in London.
News: Delta Improves Upgrades Out Of Tokyo, Hainan Rolls Out New Business Class, Get...
A roundup of some of the news I've noticed over the past few days which didn't really merit a whole post of their own but that may well be of interest. Includes news of Hainan's new Business Class on the A330, details of how you can get Super Bowl tickets through SPG Moments, news that Delta will offer complimentary upgrades on select routes from Tokyo and brief details of Air New Zealand's new lounge in Perth.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (3 December 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes all the details of the new Qantas Lounge at London Heathrow, news of a British Airways Avios promotion, details of Hilton's latest points sale, reviews of a number of oneworld lounges in Kuala Lumpur, news that Delta is selling Medallion Qualifying Miles and Segments and an interesting promotion , ending today, for holders of the various AAdvantage Aviator credit cards.
Iberia Opens A Refurbished Lounge In Madrid
I've visited the Iberia Velázquez Premium Lounge in the satellite portion of Madrid's Terminal 4 quite a few times and, although it can get quite crowded at times and finding a seat can get tough, I've never considered it to be in desperate need of a make over...there have always been far worse lounges out there.
Still, clearly Iberia thought differently as it has given its T4 satellite lounge a make over and the new lounge is now open for guests. If you're a oneworld flyer this could be an important lounge for you as this is the lounge you'll almost certainly be using if you're flying long-haul out of Madrid on a oneworld airline.
News: Etihad Will Fly Dreamliners To Geneva, Air France Heads To Nairobi & More
A round-up of some of the latest news items that didn't really warrant a whole article each but that could be of interest nonetheless. Includes details of a n improvement in the Etihad offering to Switzerland, news of the latest hotel opening in Sydney and details of Air France's new route to Kenya.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (26 November 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes details of Black Friday deals from Priority Pass, Marriott (x2), Starwood, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific & British Airways, news of a Hyatt sale that I really don't like, a good Amex/Starwood deal, a look at the Qantas 787 Business Class cabin which I've finally tried out, a good Alaska Miles sale and a lot more....it's been a busy week!
UK Government Will Increase Taxes On Premium Cabin Bookings
The UK government has confirmed that it will be increasing its Air Passenger Duty (APD) rates on long-haul premium cabin fares in April 2018 and again in April 2019. APD on all short-haul fares will remain frozen (as previously announced) as will APD on long-haul Economy Class fares from 2019.
News: New SkyTeam Lounge, United Promises Better Wi-Fi & A Discount + Bonus Points...
A round up of some of the latest news items that didn't really warrant a whole article each but that may well be of interest nonetheless. Includes details of a new Andaz that has just opened, news of the latest Sky Team lounge that just opened in Vancouver and an admission by United Airlines that its wi-fi hasn't been up to standard.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (19 November 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes everything you need to know about earning Flying Blue status from 1 April 2018, a look inside a Qantas First Class lounge, information on how you can manufacture IHG Rewards points for just 0.489 cents each, news on a new InterContinental property in Los Angeles, 7 new luxury Marriott boutique hotels opening in 2018 and a lot more.
News: Double Points At Hyatt, Earn IHG Points With OpenTable, American Will Fly To...
This is just a quick roundup of some of the news that I've noticed as I get to grips with the jet lag my recent flights have inflicted on me. This includes news that Hyatt has finally woken up and offered a year-end promotion, details of a new American Airlines route that I have yet to understand, news that we can now earn IHG rewards through OpenTable (and other food related bookings) and details of two new transfer partners for Chase Ultimate Rewards.
Trusted Traveler Website – A Step-By-Step Guide To The New Global Entry Portal
If you've applied for or been a member of any of the "Trusted Traveler" programs that the United States offers then you'll have come across the GOES website somewhere along the way. The GOES website was where you filled in your application, moved through the processing stages and where, once approved, you could edit your information.
As of 1 October 2017 the GOES website no longer exists.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (12 November 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes your last chance to buy United Miles from 1.13 cents each (an truly amazing deal), details of the revamped Flying Blue rewards program, a critical look a the new Singapore Airlines A380 Business Class seats, news that British Airways may make some unpleasant changes to the way Avios are redeemed and a lot more.
Condé Nast Traveller’s UK Readers Prove How Little They Know About Airlines
You can file this under "yet another example of why you should pay absolutely no attention to travel magazine polls".
The British version Condé Nast Traveller has revealed "the best airlines in the world 2017" as voted by its readers. The results are staggering and illustrate two things
British Airways “Revamps” Concorde Room At Heathrow T5
British Airways has announced that it had given its Concorde Room at Heathrow Terminal 5 a make over. It's not a complete make over like we've seen with the Cathay Pacific lounges in Terminal 3...it's more of a renovation of the existing furniture and small changes to the existing areas.
See Inside Airport Terminals With Apple Maps
One of the new features built in to the new iOS update (iOS 11) is an enhancement to the Apple Maps app which allows users to search for an airport, zoom in on the map and see inside the airport's terminals.
I'm more of a Google Maps person than an Apple Maps person so I didn't notice this feature when it formed part of a beta release earlier this year (for San Jose and Philadelphia airports only). Now Apple has added a few more airports
News: Air France Flys To The Maldives, Etihad Cancels A US Route & A...
A roundup of some of the news stories I've noticed over the past week that didn't really merit a post of their own but that could be of interest anyway. These include Air France commencing service to the Maldives (and with good Business Class seats!), Air China adding a new non-stop route to the US West Coast and Etihad pulling out of another US market.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (5 November 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes why I'm deliberately overpaying for a short-haul flight, full details of the new Singapore Airlines A380 Suites, tips on how you can earn Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points & Amex Membership Rewards, a new reason why American Airlines is getting even less of my cash and lots more.
Hyatt Has Announced Two New Park Hyatt Properties
While I'm definitely not a fan of Hyatt's rewards program I am a fan of its Park Hyatt brand and I love to use my points at Hyatt's top-tier properties. I haven't had a chance to stay at all that many of the Park Hyatts around the world but the one's I have managed to visit have all been very, very good.
Where other upscale brands like Ritz-Carlton and St Regis can go over the top on opulence in a search for a luxurious feel, the Park Hyatt brand manages to mix simple and elegant design with understated class and still give off an expensive, up-scale vibe.
Delta, American & JetBlue All Moving At LaGuardia – Here’s What You Need To...
There's a reshuffle going on at New York's LaGuardia airport and it sees Delta, American Airlines & JetBlue all moving their operations around to, hopefully, make things easier for the traveling public. Three other airlines will also be moving (Alaska, Spirit & Frontier) but I'm going to focus on the first three airlines for now.
Travelers Flying To The US From Hong Kong Can No Longer Use In Town...
I love the option of checking in in downtown Hong Kong because the lines are often non-existant and, if you have baggage to check-in, it means you don't have to schlep it all the way to the airport on the train - you check in at the station and the next time you see your bags is at your destination. It's great.
Sadly, however, travelers heading to the US will no longer be allowed to use this option with immediate effect.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (22 October 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes details of how Kimpton Karma Rewards will be merged into IHG Rewards Club, news of new Delta A350 services (including a route to Europe), details of how you can earn 60,000 miles with American Airlines and triple Avios for stays with Hilton and a lot more.
Earn Triple Avios At Hilton & Qatar Airways Adds A New Asia Route
A round up of a couple of pieces of news that I've noticed in the past few days which include an announcement from Qatar Airways that it intends to serve a new Asian destination from early 2018 and details of how you can earn triple Avios when you book stays with Hilton.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (15 October 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes details of an amazing set of Business Class fares between Europe and Asia/Africa if you can book two seats at once, some pretty great Business Class fares between Europe and Asia/Africa if you're traveling your own,news of Air France's plans for its A380s, a look at which hotel programs offer Lifetime Status, details of route cancellations from United and Delta as well as a lot more.
News: Delta Cancels A European Route & Air New Zealand Increases Flights To The...
Delta is very good at letting us all know when it's adding new routes and expanding its network but it's definitely not the best at giving us the news when the contrary is true. In the latest set of updates one of Delta's routes to Europe is noticeably absent from the schedules and there has been no word from Delta as to why this may be.
News: United Cancels A Route To Europe, American Downsizes A Route (Temporarily) & More
Snippets of news that I noticed in the past few days that didn't really warrant a blog post of their own but that may be of help/use/interest to readers anyway. Includes information on the latest route to be cut between the US and Europe, Qatar Airways finding more use for its idle A320s and more.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (8 October 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes at look at whether Hilton lied when it changed the way it shows the 5th night free offer, news of a new Amex Centurion lounge, rumors that another airline loyalty program will move to a revenue based system, details of the latest Flying Blue Promo awards and some fantastic Business Class fare from Europe to the US.
British Airways Adds A New Route To Spain & Adds Services To Inverness
There were a couple of announcements from BA yesterday that I thought may be of interest to readers in the UK - In 2018 BA will be adding a new summer route to southeastern Spain and those of you in the far north of the UK are about to get a greater number of flights to/from Heathrow.
The Amex Centurion Lounge Hong Kong Opened Today
The American Express Centurion lounge portfolio continues to grow and now not just in the US. The new Centurion lounge in Hong Kong opened its doors today making it the first Centurion lounge outside of North America.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (1 October 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes details of a stealth devaluation by Hilton, a very easy way to search for British Airways Avios awards, details of the major transferable rewards currencies and their transfer partners, an improvement to Delta's Business Class offering to the UK and more.
You Can Now Fly “Low-Cost” From London To Singapore
Norwegian has already helped change the way we look at transatlantic travel by offering a low-cost option between Europe and the US, it has announced it's intention to take on British Airways (again) with non-stop flights between London and Buenos Aires and yesterday it inaugurated the longest low-cost route in the world: London - Singapore.
List Of Ryanair’s Cancelled Routes For Winter 2017
Following all the recent issues surrounding staff shortages Ryanair has now cancelled 34 of its routes for the Winter 2017/18 season - here is the list as it stands right now.
The New Trump Travel Ban: Who’s Now Affected & The Inconsistency Within
The controversial US travel ban now sees three new additions to the list of countries whose citizens are no longer welcome in the United States while one country has seen its persona non grata status lifted.
Donald Trump yesterday issued a presidential decree that added Chad, North Korea and Venezuela to the list of counties considered a danger to the United States while, at the same time, removing Sudan from the list of the ostracised.
BA Redemption Finder – A Free Tool For Finding British Airways Avios Awards
As a post I wrote on the free iPhone app I think every flyers should have appears to have been pretty popular I thought I'd write a post on the tool I prefer to use when searching for British Airways Avios awards - BA Redemption Finder.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (24 September 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes the surprise news that Uber has lost its license to operate in London, multiple great transatlantic fares (originating in Europe), a great credit card sign-up bonus most should be considering, a review of Singapore Airlines Suites Class on a flight from Hong Kong, a new route from British Airways and lots more.
BREAKING NEWS: Uber Loses License To Operate In London
The transport regulator in London (Transport For London) has said that it will nor be renewing the private hire operator license issued to Uber London Limited.
The current license expires on 30 September 2017 and Uber had 21 days to appeal the decision during which time it can continue to operate.
Delta Adds New Transatlantic Routes Out Of Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta & Detroit
Delta has just announced a series of new routes/flights that it plans to operate across the Atlantic in 2018. With new routes out of Los Angles, New York and Atlanta and an additional flight being added between Paris and Detroit, this is quite a big announcement from the airline.
News: Korean Ends Houston Service, Air Canada Cancels Planned Tokyo Service & United Upgauges...
The latest airline schedule changes that were put through over the weekend include news that Korean Air looks like it has cancelled its route between Seoul and Houston, Air Canada appearing to reverse a decision to fly between Toronto and Tokyo Narita and United Airlines improving the aircraft it operates on one of its routes to Europe.
Emirates Adds Another Flight To Sydney As Cathay Pacific Cuts A European Route
Emirates has decided that 2 daily flights between Dubai and Sydney simply isn't enough for the European summer season (which is actually Australia's Winter) and Cathay Pacific has announced that it's cutting a route to Europe almost two years to the day from when the route was launched.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (17 September)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes miles/points offers from Hyatt, Hilton and British Airways, some fantastic Business Class fares between Europe and the US, reviews of a Singapore Airlines lounge in Hong Kong and a JW Marriott in Asia, news of new routes from United and a lot more.
Qatar Airways Aircraft Changes On USA Routes – Good News For Flyers
Qatar Airways has been doing quite a bit of tinkering with the aircraft it uses on its routes to the US over the past few weeks and, while some the changes are not really that interesting, a few are...and they're good news for US flyers.
Worldwide By easyJet Launches – European Low-Cost Carriers To Collaborate On Connections
One of the big differences between low-cost carriers and their full-service counterparts has always been that the full-service airlines are able to offer smooth (in theory!) transfers to other full-service airlines when passengers wish to connect to an onward flight. The traditional low-cost European airlines don't belong to alliances or have any strong affiliations with other airlines so they can't offer the same service....at least up until now.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (10 September)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes details of the latest hotel promotions from Marriott & Starwood, reviews of the Cathay Pacific A330 Business Class product, news of new routes from United Airlines, Delta and WOW Air and quite a bit more.
News: United Adds Wide-Body Service To Cancun & Delta Schedules Atlanta – Shanghai Service
These are a couple of airline route updates that don't really warrant a full post of their own but may well be of interest to those looking to travel on these routes in the coming few months - United's addition of a wide-body aircraft on one of its Cancun routes should open up opportunities for greater comfort and Delta's resumption of its Shanghai service out of Atlanta will be welcomed too....especially considering the aircraft being employed.
Introducing The Star Alliance “Connection Service” At Chicago O’Hare
Suddenly everyone is announcing connection services! Last week we had British Airways telling us that they are introducing "Premium Drive Transfer" at London Heathrow and now we have Star Alliance announcing that it has launched its own "Connection Service" at Chicago O'Hare.
American Airlines Adds Lie-Flat Seats On Its Philadelphia – San Francisco Route (Temporarily)
In its latest schedule update American Airlines has provided passengers flying between Philadelphia and San Francisco with a very nice temporary aircraft upgrade. Travelers on this route are normally subjected to the airline's narrow-body Airbus A321 aircraft but, from early October, one of the daily flights will be taken over by a wide-body aircraft fitted out for international flights.
United Airlines Will Fly From Houston To Sydney In 2018 – Saver Awards Available!
United Airlines has just announced that it plans to commence service between Houston (IAH) and Sydney from early 2018 and, although the aircraft being used doesn't exactly offer a premium product (in any cabin), there are Business Class saver awards available (at the time of writing).
The Free iPhone App That I Think Every Flyer Should Have
There aren't may non-Apple apps on my iPhone that I would consider indispensable but amongst the few that are is the MyFlights App - I love it and I'm an unabashed fan of what the app offers.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (3 September)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes how to fast track to Hyatt top-tier status, details on EL AL's new Dreamliner which is set to fly to New York, news of some great Economy Class fares from Europe to LA, information on how to book the new Qantas Dreamliner's Business Class cabin for just 9,000 Avios and more.
Cathay Pacific Announces Three New A350 Routes To Europe & Award Availability Is GREAT
Over the past few days Cathay Pacific has been dropping hints about a few new routes it has been planning to launch and, while some of the guesses I've been reading about have been little more than fanciful wishes, some guessed the new routes correctly. More importantly the new A350 routes look very interesting and award availability appears to be wide open!
BA Calls Out The UK Border Force For “Serious Inefficiencies”
It's not often that I praise British Airways but in this case the airline deserves a pat on the back for calling out the UK Border Force on its often abysmal handling of immigration at UK Airports.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (27 August 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes a detailed breakdown of how much I paid (in cash and points) for a great trip to Tokyo, Hong Kong & Singapore, why American Airlines just gets worse and worse, news of high speed Wi-Fi on Alaska Airlines, how Qantas plans to upgrade its A380 aircraft and more.
News: Delta Launches New Route To Africa, American Airlines Just Gets Worse & Qatar...
Just a few of the more important and interesting news stories I noticed from the past couple of days which could affect your travel plans – the news out of American is particularly egregious!
British Airways News: New Route To The US, A380 Flying To Another US City...
British Airways may still be in the midst of a strike and it may still be using Qatar Airways A320 aircraft to keep some of its routes operating on schedule but it isn't slowing down when it comes to service to the US.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (30 July 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes an article on why I think the big US legacy carriers are lying, an example of when buying Hyatt Points can be a very good idea, details of the latest IHG PointBreaks list (properties offering nights for just 5,000 points), a new route from the US to the UK, a look at the Qatar Airways A320 Business Class product and more.
Emirates Says It “Boosts U.S. Economy By $21 Billion”
Feelings are still running high when it comes to relations between the big three Middle Eastern carriers and the big legacy US carriers and Emirates has just fired the latest shot in a war of words that shows no sign of abating.
In recent weeks we've seen Qatar Airways setting out its aim to take a 10% stake in American Airlines, Doug Parker penning a rather weak missive to American's employees attacking the Middle Eastern carriers and Delta releasing a factually flawed video which was also aimed attacking the Middle East three....so there's not much loved lost between the rival airlines.
British Airways Add Flights To Nuremberg & Increases Vienna Service + flyBe Adds New...
With easyJet announcing a raft of new European routes a couple of days ago today it's the turn of flyBe and British Airways to make a few route announcements. flyBe is expanding its services out of Southend to include a route to Ireland and two domestic routes while BA is adding a seasonal service to Nuremberg and adding a flight to/from Vienna.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (9 July 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes a great example of lies and incompetence from British Airways, a number of reviews from my trip to Tokyo (including the JAL Dreamliner Business Class product), a fantastic use of Virgin Atlantic miles, news of some great low cost routes coming between the US and Europe, details of a big shift in the Alaska Airlines/American Airlines relationship and lots more.
In Brief: Fly On Delta’s 747 From Hawaii, El Al Expands Newark Service &...
A few of the stories that have caught my eye recently but that didn't warrant a post of their own. Includes a one-off opportunity to fly on a Delta 747 between Honolulu and the mainland, news of El Al's greatly increased service to Newark, Singapore Airlines launching a corporate loyalty program and Emirates adding back flights to Orlando.
Delta A350 Latest Routes & Updates
This is the page Traveling For Miles uses to highlight the routes on which Delta is operating (or plans to operate) its new Airbus A350 and it will be updated each time we see a new route added or a schedule changed - if you're interested in trying out the Delta A350 you may wish to bookmark this page.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (2 July 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes details of the US Travel Ban that come in to effect this week, news of a United Airlines devaluation coming later this year, details of British Airways flight cancellations, a breakdown showing how I booked a great Tokyo trip, news of Singapore Airlines eliminating First Class from a European route and lots more - it's been a busy week!
In Brief: Delta Accuses Qatar Airways Of Taking $500m In Subsidies, Qatar Airway Lights...
A few of the stories that have caught my eye recently but that didn't warrant a post of their own.
US Travel Ban Comes In to Effect Today – What You Need To Know
Following a Supreme Court ruling earlier this week the long debated US travel ban comes into partial force today. Flyers traveling on passports issued by Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen are the people who will be most affected by the new regulations. With help from Stone Grzegorek & Gonzalez LLP, a Los Angeles based immigration law firm, I've taken a look at the consequences of the Supreme Court's actions and what happens next.
British Airways Starts Listing Flights Cancelled Due To Strike
Between 1 and 16 July 2017 BA's "mixed fleet" crews will be going on strike thanks to an ever increasingly acrimonious pay dispute that goes back over a year. Although BA flights to/from most UK airports are expected to be unaffected, the airline has now started to list the London Heathrow services which will fall foul of the impending industrial action.
United Airlines Is “Rebanking” Houston Airport (IAH)
United Airlines has announced that, later this year, it will be taking steps to "elevate the customer experience at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport by offering customers shorter, more convenient connection times and better access to more destinations".
Qantas Is Investing In The Science Of Ultra Long Haul Flights
I like to use my weekends to catch up on travel news from around the world and to see what I may have missed in the week just past....and this weekend I noticed a very interesting piece in Australian Business Traveller about what Qantas is doing with a look to the future of long haul travel.
What interested me the most is that this wasn't a piece about a new aircraft or a new premium cabin seat but, instead, it was a piece focusing on the work Qantas is sponsoring right which looks to use science to help travelers combat the challenges of ultra long-haul flight.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (25 June 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes news of the first routes that Delta's new Airbus A350 will operate, details of an Airbus A380 that passengers are going to hate, an in-depth analysis of the wide-scale changes Virgin Atlantic is introducing for miles earning and burning on Delta flights, reviews of two lounges at Kuala Lumpur International airport and quite a lot more.
No, I Will NOT Tip Uber Drivers
Uber has started to introduce "in app tipping" in the US with the cities of Seattle, Houston and Minneapolis having the dubious privilege of being the first to get the new functionality. The tipping option is expected to be fully rolled out across the US by the end of July 2017.
The good news is that, apparently, the tip option won't be available in the app until after the driver has rating the rider so, if this is true, at least riders can't be held hostage if they value their Uber rating.
The New Airbus A380 That Passengers Are Going To Hate
The Paris airshow is one of the year's premier events at which airlines and airplane manufacturers get to show off some of their latest products and innovations. This year one of the biggest draws is almost certain to be the first Qatar Airways 777 to come equipped with the airline's incredible-looking QSuites ....but my take-away from the show is going to be something else. And that "something" isn't anything good.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (18 June 2017)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes a look at why you probably shouldn't be buying AAdvantage Miles right now, a great British Airways/American Airlines fare from Europe to Los Angeles, an improved referral bonus from American Express and more.
CHAOS: British Airways Computers Are Down Worldwide
Update: 7:30pm UK/2:30pm ET: British Airways has now cancelled all flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick for Saturday 27 May. Earlier the airline had cancelled all flights up until 6pm local time but it would now seem as if the outage is continuing and Saturday is a wash out.
BA.com is now showing this message:
DEAL: Up To 25% Off Priority Pass Memberships
Priority Pass is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and in honor of that landmark it has launched a promotion offering up to 25% off membership.
Both the US and UK Priority Pass schemes are offering this promotion and all three membership options are discounted.
Emirates Makes Beijing & Shanghai All A380 Routes
Since November last year Emirates has operated a fleet of just Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. There isn't another aircraft type in there and the airline loves it's A380s which it flys to as many destinations as it can get away with. Premium class passengers love the Emirates A380 too because, unlike on the 777, the A380 offers an excellent (if a bit bling-y) Business Class cabin which compares well with just about any other Business Class cabin out there (although I still prefer the Etihad A380 product).
WARNING: Why You Should Be Careful When Booking Positioning Flights
A week or so ago I saw a headline on a "consumer advocate" site that read "why you should never, ever book your flights this way" and it's that headline that's prompted me to write this post.
The story the consumer advocate was writing about involved a traveler who booked a trip with more than one itinerary (i.e she booked flights from A to B with one airline and then booked flights from B to C separately with another airline) and who then faced a lot of issues when one of her flights encountered delays resulting in a missed connection.
Big Rumor: US To Introduce Electronics Ban In Carry On Luggage For Europe –...
In late March the United States decided to introduce a ban on all inflight electronics larger than a smartphone for departures to the US from 10 airports in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. A few days later the United Kingdom introduced a similar ban but only from 6 of the airports the US targeted. There were rumors at the time that the US may consider extending that ban to other airport and now those rumors appear to be hitting a crescendo.
American Airlines Will Fly Refurbished 757s To Edinburgh & Glasgow
American Airlines has announced that it will resume seasonal service between the US and Scotland’s two largest cities using its refurbished 757-200 aircraft.
From 26 March American Airlines will resume a daily service between New York JFK and Edinburgh while, from 6 May, the airline will restart its seasonal service between Philadelphia and Glasgow which will operate 6x/week.
Select TUMI Luggage Over 50% Off At Amazon UK
Right now Amazon UK has a serious sale on a few of the Tumi Tegra-Lite range and, if you're looking for a very light yet durable suitcase, you could do a lot wore than these.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are no longer just US-based events - thanks to the internet these are now global promotions and, if you play things carefully (there's a lot of garbage out there) you can find yourself some very good deals.
A Look Inside SkyTeam’s New Beijing Airport Lounge
SkyTeam has provided the first pictures of its soon to be opened lounge at Beijing International airport and, based on these together with the details supplied, it looks like flyers are going to have a very nice lounge option available to them in the next few weeks.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (20 November 2016)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes a look at why I think American Airlines may devalue the AAdvantage program again (soon!), some good winter hotel sales from Hilton and IHG, news of a new route for Aer Lingus, a look at why British Airways cabin crews are voting on strike action and a lot more.
Air France-KLM Launching A New Airline
Air France-KLM has announced that it will be forming a new company with the aim of competing directly with the three major Middle Eastern airlines. The airline announced the news as part of its "Trust Together " project aimed at restoring Air France-KLM to profitability and to a "leadership position" in the airline industry.
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (30 October 2016)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes a great reader giveaway in which you could win an American Airlines international upgrade, details of a new British Airways route to the US, a look at a rift in the oneworld alliance, Qantas unveiling its new Dreamliner and livery, 2 points promotions that are worth considering and a lot more.
Cathay Pacific’s London Heathrow Lounge Delayed….Again!
As a very regular visitor to Heathrow Terminal 3 I've been looking forward to Cathay Pacific opening its new lounge in the terminal but it looks like I'm going to have to wait a little bit longer.
When Cathay first announced the refurbishment the plan was to have the new facility open for flyers in the first quater of 2016...but that was always ambitious given that the old lounge didn't actually close until November 2015.
Since then various updates have suggested the new Cathay Pacific lounge would open in June, July, August and then September but nothing has materialised so far.
Emirates Opens Its New Business Class Lounge In Dubai
Emirates has announced that it has completed its 2 year, $11m renovation of its Business Class lounge at Dubai Airport's Concourse B and, if the pictures are anything to go by, it was worth the wait.
The revamped lounge is almost 10,000 square feet in area and can hold up to 1,500 passengers (a 40% increase on the old facility).
In Case You Missed It – A Recap Of The Week (23 October 2016)
Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes a number of bonus offers, news that American Airlines is delaying the introduction of Basic Economy fares, some great Business Class fares with Qatar Airways, a review of a new Arrivals Lounge at Heathrow, news of route additions, cancellations and changes from British Airways and quite a bit more.
A Look Inside The New Qantas Business Class Lounge In Brisbane
If there is one thing that I like most about Qantas it's that it can do airport lounges very well when it puts it's mind to it. The First Class lounge in Sydney is fantastic, the Qantas First Class lounge at LAX is my favorite lounge in the US and I can't wait for the new Qantas lounge to open at London Heathrow Terminal 3 next year. All this is why I was particularly interested to see what Qantas would be offering at its new Brisbane International Lounge which opened its doors yesterday.
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