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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.
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Monday
Two Good British Airways Premium Economy Deals Have Given Me A Dilemma
I’m in the middle of a dilemma right now and it’s one I’m not particularly enjoying working out – do I book a very good Premium Economy fare or do I hold out in the hope that a great Business Class fare turns up and gives me a lie-flat seat on a long-haul flight?
Here’s How To Manufacture IHG Rewards Points For 0.489 Cents Each
IHG Rewards has come out with a promotion that’s offering a targeted group of its members a 15% discount on the cash portion of the “points & cash” rate that’s available at all IHG properties and there is a way to use this to manufacture cheap IHG Rewards points.
The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Is Now Open…And It Looks Good!
IHG has announced the opening of the 5-star InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown which forms part of the Wilshire Grand Center. That puts the property a 5 minute Uber ride or, if you’re feeling adventurous, a 15 – 20 minute walk away from the Staples Center and LA Live.
Tuesday
You Can Now Buy Avios With A 50% Bonus
The British Airways Executive Club has joined United & American in launching a points promotion and, this time around, it offers Executive Club members the chance to buy Avios with a 50% bonus….but is this promotion any good?
Trusted Traveler Website – A Step-By-Step Guide To The New Global Entry Portal
As of 1 October 2017 the GOES website has been taken offline so members of Trusted Traveler programs like Global Entry & NEXUS need to register with the new Trusted Traveler website set up by the US CBP. This is a step-by-step guide to help you do that.
Wednesday
Will British Airways Schedule A Dreamliner On A Short-Haul Route?
British Airways has announced that it will retire all of its gas-guzzling 767 aircraft by the end of next year (2018) so the question now is what aircraft will be used to replace the older aircraft.
IHG Will Sell You Points With a 100% Bonus…..But This May Not Be Your Best Option
IHG Rewards (the loyalty program for, amongst others, InterContinental, Indigo Hotels and Holiday Inn) has announced details of its latest point sale in which it is offering points with a bonus of up to 100%. As good a deal as this is (and it can be a very good deal) you should first consider another option before diving in to this sale.
Win 500,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles (US Only)
American Airlines is running a sweepstakes right now is which it’s offering 500,000 AAdvantage Miles & a $3,000 cruise voucher as the grand prize. There are also 5 runner-up prizes of 100,000 AAdvantage miles each – full details here.
Marriott Will Open 7 New Luxury EDITION Hotels In 2018
Marriott says it will open 7 new EDITION properties in 2018 which will more than double the number of properties bearing boutique chain’s name. Here are all the expected openings with a little bit of info on each.
Thursday
How To Earn Flying Blue Status From 1 April 2018
The way travelers earn Flying Blue Status will be changing from 1 April 2018 and some of the changes are less than self-explanatory. Here’s a look how earning Flying Blue Status will work going forward
Review: Qantas First Class Lounge Auckland
A look inside the Qantas First Class lounge Auckland – what does the lounge offer and, more importantly, how does it compare to its sister Business Class lounge next door.
Citi Has Added Avianca LifeMiles As A Transfer Partner – Please Be Careful
News that Citi has added Avianca LifeMiles as a transfer partner for its ThankYou points program but, as I explain, I’m not sure this is particularly good news.
Friday
IHG World Sale Now On – Up To 30% Off InterContinental, Crowne Plaza & More
IHG (the hotel group that runs InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and more) has announced its “World Sale” which offer discounts of between 15% and 30% on stays at properties all across the world.
Aer Lingus Announces A New Route To Seattle
Aer Lingus has announced that it plans to offer a non-stop service between Dublin and Seattle in 2018. Back at the beginning of October the IAG owned Irish airline announced that it would commence service between Dublin and Philadelphia from March 2018 and now it would appear that West Coast is calling too.
News: Double Points At Hyatt, Earn IHG Points With OpenTable, American Will Fly To Iceland & More
News that Hyatt has offered a year-end promotion, details of a new American Airlines route, news that you can now earn IHG rewards through OpenTable (and other food related bookings) and details of two new transfer partners for Chase Ultimate Rewards.
Hyatt Is Back With a 40% Bonus On Points Purchases (Not Targeted)
As the title of this post should hopefully have told you, Hyatt is back with another points promotion…only this time they’re playing nice and made the top bonus available to everyone (the last 40% bonus in September was targeted).
