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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.
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Monday
Dilemma: Do I Book A Business Class Flight On An Airline That May Go Out Of Existence?
Ok, you’re going to have to bear with me here as the question posed in the headline isn’t quite as dumb as it probably sounds. What I’m looking at right now is a great Business Class fare for travel between Europe and Los Angeles that suits my purposes perfectly…..except for the fact that the carrier I have to book through may well not exist by the time it comes for me to fly. While that sounds like a straightforward decision that I have to make it actually isn’t that simple.
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Hong Kong (Business Class)
A review of the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Hong Kong. The SilverKris lounge acts as the Singapore Airlines Business Class lounge in Hong Kong as well as offering a First Class area which I have reviewed separately.
Another Devaluation? Is Air France/KLM’s Flying Blue Going Revenue Based?
A screenshot has appeared on Flyertalk that would appear to suggest that Air France/KLM’s Flying Blue program is about to get a whole lot worse for travelers looking to boost their mileage balances.
The Amex Centurion Lounge Hong Kong Opened Today
The Amex Centurion lounge Hong Kong opened its doors today making it the first Centurion lounge outside of North America. Situated in Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International airport the lounge occupies the space vacated by Virgin Atlantic.
Tuesday
Flying Blue October Promo Awards Now Live – Europe Business Class From 93,750 Miles
The Flying Blue Promo Awards for October 2017 are now live and offer between 20% and 50% off the cost of standard award prices. This month the award that catches the eye is for travel between Europe and Vancouver.
Did Hilton Honors Lie To Members Or Is Something Else Going On?
Hilton Honors recently changed its T&Cs to “simplify” the 5th night free calculation. All the evidence so far seems to indicate that it has done the exact opposite and a lot of customers have been wondering if Hilton actually lied about the true nature of this change.
Wednesday
British Airways Holidays Are Offering Xmas Market Breaks From £129pp
British Airways holidays has published some attractive flight + hotel breaks for November/December travel from London to various cities in Europe. Prices start at around £129pp for a two-night break and go up from there.
FANTASTIC DEAL: Europe – USA Business Class From $1,265 Roundtrip
The months when schools are on vacation often see the better Business Class fares on offer and, to help prove that point, there have been some truly fantastic fares on offer this week for travel in April, July and August next year. These fares have now been pulled but I’m including this link in the roundup of the week so readers can see what kind of fares actually appear from time to time – flying Business Class does not have to be astronomically expensive.
Aer Lingus Schedules Philadelphia Service For 2018 – Good For Low Tax Award Travel
Aer Lingus has scheduled a new route between Dublin and Philadelphia for March 2018. The airline will operate the route 4 times per week with its 757 aircraft offering 12 lie-flat seats in the Business Class cabin.
Thursday
British Airways Reward Flight Finder – The Avios Search I Didn’t Know Existed
The British Airways Reward Flight finder is a very useful and flexible tool for searching for reward flights on BA.com but, because it’s buried so deep in the British Airways website, I’ve only just noticed it!
Fare Alert: Europe – USA Business Class From $1,708 Roundtrip (Excellent Availability)
Through 12 October there are some very good Business Class fares available (booked through oneworld airlines) for travel between Lisbon and various cities in the US.
Air France Launches Seattle Service From Summer 2018
Air France has announced that it will launch a non-stop service between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Seattle from summer 2018 using its Boeing 777-200 aircraft.
Is This The Worst “Buy Miles” Deal United Has Ever Released?
United Airlines has released its latest “buy miles” promotion which runs though 16 October but, having seen the terms, I think this could be the worst “buy miles” promotion I’ve seen yet!
Friday
British Airways Adds A New Route To Spain & Adds Services To Inverness
News of two British Airways route expansions: From March 2018 British Airways will offer a bi-weekly service between Heathrow and Almeria (Spain) as well as increasing the number of weekly flights between Heathrow and Inverness from 7 to 10.
There’s a small points bonanza going on at the moment and for those interested in Avios, Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Club Carlson Gold points there are some very good opportunities to earn bonus points without much effort. (note: today is the last change for the double Avios offer)
Transfer Starpoints To Airlines: What Are The Options And How Should You Transfer?
Details of which airlines you can transfer Starpoints to and information on the best way in which to transfer your Starpoints to maximise the bonus on offer
