Oct
07
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.
Discounted VIP Disney and Big SkyMiles Joining Bonus
Qatar Airways Just Ordered Up to 100 Boeing Jets
Oct
07
2016
Boeing and Qatar announced a big jet order today for 787, 777, and 737 MAX aircraft.
Along with facing the end of 747 production, Boeing has been talking about slowing the line for 777s as well. Boeing says 10 777s — in particular their delivery dates — goes a long way towards helping to sustain the 777 program.
Four Amazing Cheap Airfares Available Right Now
Oct
07
2016
These deals won’t last long, but we’re seeing offers like this more and more frequently. I explained last month why we’re seeing deeper discount airfare flash sales than ever before and how to take advantage of them.
All of these fares are found using airfare metasearch site Momondo:
Hilton Considering New Top Tier Elite Level Above Diamond
Oct
07
2016
Hilton’s current top elite tier doesn’t much differentiate itself from mid-tier Gold. And Gold comes just from signing up either for the Citi Hilton Reserve Card or the Hilton HHonorsTM Surpass® Card from American Express.
But we know about a survey of potential new benefits for a “Diamond+” level — in conjunction with a possible new premium credit card to boot.
Airport Security in Cuba: All Your Umbrellas Are Belong to Us!
Do You Have to Tip the Bathroom Attendants in the Charlotte Airport?
Oct
06
2016
One of the rather stranger features of the Charlotte airport is bathroom attendants. There’s nothing as awkward in the world as a bathroom with an attendant, except a bathroom with an attendant who works for tips.
2000 Easy Avios Points and 50% Off Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Awards
Oct
06
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.
How to Find Frequent Flyer Award Availability
Oct
06
2016
Most airlines don’t show availability of awards on all of their partners on their own websites. You’d think you could type in where you’re flying from and where you’re going and get a list of available flights, but that’s often not the case.
That’s why it pays to call in addition to searching online — the best thing is to find award space yourself and then call, asking for exactly the flights you already know are available.
Reader Wins $500 Hotel Credit Giveaway
Oct
06
2016
Last week I ran a contest to give away a $500 credit for new discount hotel booking site Club1 Hotels.
Club1 Hotels is a membership site, and that lets them sell rooms at a discount, offering lower rates to consumers instead of taking their booking commission. They report that they make money on membership fees rather than individual bookings.
12,000 Miles for One Hotel Night and New Way to Earn Miles for Airbnb
Oct
05
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.
