Oct
31
2016
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Award Sweet Spot and Best Experience in Coach
About Gary Leff
Virgin Atlantic Guts Earning of Miles and Status for Flying, Reduces Cost of Many Coach Awards
Oct
31
2016
Virgin Atlantic’s frequent flyer program matters because it’s easy to earn their points as a US member, and not just for travel to London and beyond.
Virgin Atlantic announced changes to earning of miles and elite status points effective November 13, and redemption changes effective January 15, 2017. But there are redemption sweet spots.
HURRY: $166 Roundtrip Between US and Philippines, Great for Visiting Asia
Oct
31
2016
There’s currently a fare between New York and Cebu in the Philippines for just $166 roundtrip.
I visited Cebu in 2010. The Hilton was great about suite upgrades, had super cheap massages, and room service coffee delivered with cookies was less than $2. I also took a really great cooking class.
And of course you can jump off there to visit most anywhere in Southeast Asia, consider using British Airways Avios for cheap redemptions on Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong, or ultra low cost carrier airlines.
CONFIRMED: Earn Double Points Paying Rent, Mortgage, or Other Bills By Credit Card
Oct
30
2016
On Monday I wrote that bill payment service Plastiq was coding as a small business for earning double points through the end of the year with American Express.
Plastiq now promotes this as a promotion.
Four Seasons Now Has Elite Status and Trump Hotel DC Not Changing Bathrobes Between Guests
Oct
30
2016
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
I’m Staying Away from Turkey Now that the Government is Sending Workers’ Families Home
Oct
30
2016
I think Turkish Airlines is a very good airline overall. They have a great lounge in Istanbul. There’s billiards, golf, a race track, and a movie room with popcorn machine. They even provide complimentary hotel stays to economy passengers forced to overnight in Istanbul by the Turkish schedule.
Since I’ve felt it safe to travel on Turkish Airlines, I thought it was also important to share concerns about actually spending time in Turkey right now as an American now that the US has ordered families of consulate workers there to leave.
7 Thoughts on Yesterday’s American Airlines 767 Catching Fire as it Prepared for Takeoff from Chicago
Oct
29
2016
American Airlines flight AA383 from Chicago to Miami caught fire yesterday as it was preparing for takeoff.
The Boeing 767-300 had 161 passengers and 9 crew onboard at around 2:50pm Central time and was heading down runway 28R. The crew rejected takeoff, and stopped on the runway, reporting a fire coming from the right wing.
GREAT DEAL: Paris From Just $369 Roundtrip
Oct
29
2016
Norwegian and Wow Air are together a key reason we’re seeing deeper discount airfare flash sales than ever before.
Right now you can book Los Angeles – Paris from $369 roundtrip.
British Airways No Longer Showing Cathay Pacific Award Space Close to Departure, But It’s Still Bookable
Oct
29
2016
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how Cathay Pacific releases first class award space.
It seems to be that British Airways isn’t showing Cathay Pacific awards within 6 days of departure but the space is there.
Here’s award availability searched via Qantas (American doesn’t show Cathay space on its website). There’s plenty of first class award space for at least one passenger over the next few days.
HURRY: One of World’s Best Business Classes Wide Open Award Space for Whole Family
Oct
29
2016
There’s amazing availability to and from Asia using Star Alliance member EVA Air.
EVA Air offers a business class product that’s four abreast on the Boeing 777-300ER. That means all aisle access. The seat is reverse herringbone and very similar to what Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, and others offer. It’s one of the best business class seats in the sky in my opinion.
And it’s wide open for 4 passengers from all North American gateways starting in February.
