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Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes a great reader giveaway in which you could win an American Airlines international upgrade, details of a new British Airways route to the US, a look at a rift in the oneworld alliance, Qantas unveiling its new Dreamliner and livery, 2 points promotions that are worth considering and a lot more.
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Reader Giveaway
Free American Airlines International Upgrade To A TFM Reader
I’m giving away an American Airlines upgrade certificate that’s valid on all American Airlines international flights for fares booked into certain classes. Take a look how you can enter.
Monday
Calling All UK Marriott Rewards Members…..
I noticed a strange anomaly when researching a recent blog post so I’m hoping to enlist the help of any UK readers who have used Marriott’s UK website to check out the Flight & Hotel packages recently.
Two Chase Credit Card Bonus Promotions – But Are They Any Good?
A look at two promotions Chase emailed out at the end of last week that offer bonus points/miles for putting spend on Chase’s co-branded credit cards. Just how good are these offers?
Emirates Opens Its New Business Class Lounge In Dubai
Emirates has announced that it has completed its 2 year, $11m renovation of its Business Class lounge at Dubai Airport’s Concourse B and, if the pictures are anything to go by, it was worth the wait.
Tuesday
American Airlines Removes First Class From Chicago – London Route
News that American Airlines will be removing the option of First Class on its Chicago – London route from later this year. The 777-300 aircraft that currently operates the route will be replaced by a Dreamliner and later by a refurbished 777-200.
One To Consider: Buy Club Carlson Points & Get A 75% Bonus
Club Carlson (the rewards program for the likes of Radisson Bu and Park Plaza) has launched a new promotion that gives members until 30 October to buy Club Carlson points with a 75% bonus thrown in….and this promotion may be worth a closer look.
Is AirBerlin About To Leave The Oneworld Alliance?
As things stand airberlin is still part of the oneworld alliance but, if news of a big rift with one of its partners is true, the airline’s membership of oneworld must be very much in doubt.
Wednesday
Cathay Pacific’s London Heathrow Lounge Delayed….Again!
News that we’re going to have to wait a little longer for the opening of the new Cathay Pacific lounge at Heathrow and, considering how many times the opening has been delayed so far, this isn’t much of a surprise.
Delta Sale Now On – Europe From $492 & Asia From $576 Roundtrip
Delta has launched its “Great Global Sale” and, while some of the fares are decidedly ordinary and not really worth considering, there are a few that are worth a second look.
Bonus Starpoints With Starwood Promotions
Starwood is running a couple of promotions right now that offer SPG members the chance to earn some bonus Starpoints. The “Suite Temptations” promotion offers discounted rates for anyone looking to book a suite at one of Starwood’s worldwide properties as well as bonus Starpoints per stay and the “5,000 More Reasons to Stay” could be a nice promotion for those with a lot of hotel nights to book between now and the end of the year.
Thursday
British Airways: How To Get More Value When You Only Need A One Way Fare
There will be times when all you want to do is book a short-haul one way fare with British Airways but you’ll find that the airline has decided to make things a little difficult for you. On certain routes and at various times of the year British Airways makes buying a one way short-haul fare annoyingly expensive but, while there isn’t often too much you can do about the cost, there is something you can do to get a bit more value.
Qantas Announces New Dreamliner Cabins & Seat Plans
Qantas started dropping hints on the cabins, seats and configuration that we’ll see in its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners back in August and, earlier today, the airline finally announced what passengers can expect to find in the airline’s new aircraft.
POINTS SALE: Buy IHG Points From $0.00575 Each
IHG Rewards Club has launched a targeted points sale in which members can purchase points from as little as 0.575 cents each. Check here to see if you’ve been targeted for the best offer.
Qantas Changes Its Livery For the 787-9 Dreamliner – Spot The Difference
Qantas has revealed an update to its livery as part of the introduction of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to its fleet in October 2017. This is the first update to the livery since Qantas introduced the A380 in 2007 and is only the fifth time the tail of Qantas aircraft has been updated since it was first introduced in 1944.
Big Changes Coming To Hyatt Gold Passport
When I wrote this post the story was just a rumour…but now it had been confirmed. Hyatt Gold Passport will be changing its name and changing a lot of significant aspects of how it works. Take a look to see how you may be affected.
Friday
It has been a busy time for the British Airways route schedulers with the airline dropping its Chengdu route from early next year, announcing a new route to New Orleans and now announcing a second new route to the southern United States.
NOW LIVE: IHG PointBreaks List Winter 2016/17
A look at the IHG Rewards Point Breaks list for Winter 2016/17 covering bookings from 31 October 2016 through 31 January 2017. All properties can be booked for just 5,000 IHG Rewards Points per night.
Chase Marriott Visa Offering 2x Points At Costco
Details of Chase’ latest promotion relating to its Marriott Rewards Visa card – this one offers double points for spend at Costco and other wholesale clubs….but should you be using your Marriott Visa at wholesale clubs?
