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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!
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Monday
British Airways Actually Improves Something – The Boarding Process
Reports have emerged which suggest that British Airways will be changing its boarding process for both long-haul and short-haul flights from 12 December 2017 – here’s what you need to know.
Hyatt has announced its latest sale which claims to offer up to 25% off properties in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East….except that 8 out of 8 properties I chose to check out couldn’t offer me the sale rates – guess what I thought of this sale?
GREAT NEWS: Delta Will Offer Complimentary Upgrades To Delta One On Domestic Routes
Delta will be adding its Delta One premium cabin to a number of new domestic routes from next year and, in an announcement today, the airline has confirmed that it will be shifting its domestic upgrade policy to include Delta One cabins going forward.
One Week Only – Buy LifeMiles For Just 1.35 Cents Each (Great For Star Alliance Awards)
Between 20 and 27 November all purchases of over 5,000 LifeMiles will come with a 145% bonus and that’s the second biggest bonus I remember seeing in any LifeMiles promotion.
Tuesday
A Simple Workaround To An Annoying BA.com Glitch
There’s a very annoying glitch that the British Airways website throws up every now and again and it appears to prevent you from booking a reward flight. Luckily there’s a super-easy workaround to this.
News: New SkyTeam Lounge, United Promises Better Wi-Fi & A Discount + Bonus Points At A New Andaz
News: Includes details of a new Andaz in South East Asia, 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.
Alaska Miles On Sale With Bonuses Of Up To 40% (Very Useful For Great Premium Cabin Awards)
Alaska Airlines has launched its latest points promotion in which it’s offering Mileage Plan members bonuses of up to 40% on purchases of over 30,000 miles….and this could be a very good way of flying in comfort at a discount.
American Airlines Is Still Sending Out Status Buy-Back Emails…..My Offer Is Ridiculous
American Airlines is sending out emails attempting to tempt AAdvantage members into paying to maintain their status for another year. For most this is a truly terrible idea and a colossal waste of money.
Wednesday
I’ve Tried Out The Qantas 787 Business Class Cabin
In this post I take a look inside the Qantas 787 Business Class cabin and see what it will be offering passengers on some of the longest flights in the world. Considering this aircraft will be flying non-stop between Perth and London is the Business Class cabin up to it?
Review: Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Class Lounge Doha
The Al Safwa First Class Lounge in Doha is one of those places you really have to see to believe because it’s unlike any other lounge airline lounge I’ve ever been in. Architecturally it’s stunning…but what’s it actually like as an airport lounge?
Forget The $450 Hilton AMEX Card – The Free Card Is The One For Me
Amex will be offering two new co-branded Hilton credit cards from January 2018 but, while the new $450 card is getting all the attention, I think it’s the free card that I like best.
Are Flying Blue Members In France About To Get A Raw Deal?
TFM reader Alex left a comment on my post about how Flying Blue status will be earned from 1 April 2018 saying that Flying Blue had already changed one of the details of the new program before it has even launched.
Thursday
Marriott Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale Is Live
The Marriott Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale has launched and Marriott is calling it its biggest sale of the year. The sale will run through to 27 November 2017 and is valid on stays through 15 January 2018.
Starwood’s Cyber Sale 2017 Is Now Bookable….But It’s Terrible
Earlier I posted details of what Marriott is attempting to pass off as its biggest sale of the year (it’s woeful) and now it’s Starwood’s turn to dazzle or disappoint with its Black Friday/Cyber Monday offering for 2017.
Cathay Pacific Black Friday Sale – Good Deals In Business Class & Premium Economy
Cathay Pacific has embraced the season of spending by launching a Black Friday sale for departures from all the US cities it serves. The promotional deals are for travel in Business Class and Premium Economy with the offers available to book through 29 November 2017.
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.
40% Off Starwood Bookings With American Express
American Express and Starwood are offering guests 40% off every second night for stays through 31 January 2018. The main stipulation appears to be that you have to pay with an Amex card…but it can be any Amex card so you’re not limited to using the SPG co-branded Amex.
Friday
British Airways Black Friday Deals (UK) – Club World & Club Europe Deals & More
British Airways is joining in the Black Friday/Cyber Monday fun with a series of sales/deals covering flights and holiday packages to destinations in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East/Africa, Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Priority Pass Black Friday 2017 Promotion – Up To 40% Off Membership
The Priority Pass Black Friday 2017 promotion is now live and offering 40% off select membership and 25% off select plus and prestige memberships. The promotion runs through 1 December 2017.
American Airlines Black Friday Deal – Buy Miles From 1.77 Cents (a.k.a I Told You So)
American Airlines Black Friday deal has now been launched and in it flyers can purchase miles with a bonus of up to 120,000 miles thrown in – this works out to a cost/mile of 1.77 cents – but should you be buying?
Up To 35% Off Marriott UK Properties In The Cyber Sale
Marriott UK is running a Cyber Sale through Monday 27 November in which it’s offering up to 35% off the 54 Marriotts that are participating – there are some great London deals to be found if you look around.
