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Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes details of the changes Singapore Airlines is making to fares, milage earnings and fees, why it’s pointless for me to credit my 2018 flights to the AAdvantage program, a warning about an online travel site with some less-than-perfect practices, a look at how I’m approaching the latest IHG Accelerate promotion, details of a good deal from InterContinental, news of significant changes to the Miles & More program and a lot more.
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Monday
30% Off At European InterContinental Hotels & Breakfast Too
The InterContinental properties around the world are my favorite part of the IHG group (by some distance) and, right now, you can get 30% off at European InterContinental properties with a complimentary breakfast thrown in as well.
Review: Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge – Paris CDG T2
An in-depth review of the Cathay Pacific Lounge Paris (Terminal 2) where one one lounge is for both First and Business Class passengers.
Lufthansa’s Miles & More Program Goes Revenue Based
Yesterday Lufthansa announced that its Miles & More rewards program would be going “revenue based” from 12 March 2018 but, rather unhelpfully, we weren’t given any more information than that. Today Lufthansa has finally provided the information that a lot of people have been anxiously awaiting.
Tuesday
Will Richard Branson Get To Kick Willie Walsh Where It Hurts? (Oh How I Hope So)
5 years ago, when Richard Branson offered Wille Walsh a bet of £1,000,000, the IAG Chairman tried to be clever and counter-offered with a different bet. A more painful bet. Sadly (for Willie) and amusingly (for the rest of us) Branson has the bet won….so what happens now?
The Math Tells Me Not To Credit Flights To American Airlines
How working out the math showed me that crediting my flights to the American Airlines AAdvantage program was a pointless exercise. There’s a better (if less obvious) option for me to go for.
A roundup of some of the news doing the rounds right now with a look at the latest changes within Hyatt’s hotel categories, an update on British Airways’ wi-fi installation, and news that we haven’t seen the last of Malaysia Airlines’ A380 after all.
Wednesday
AMOMA.com Has Some Sketchy and Pushy Practices – Be Aware
AMOMA.com is an accommodation booking site that you may come across when searching through TripAdvisor and, if my experience is anything to go by, you should be careful when dealing with this site. Here’s why.
IHG Accelerate Promotion 1Q 2018 – How Are You Approaching It?
IHG Rewards has now posted details of its new Accelerate promotion for 1Q 2018 and I thought I take you through the headline terms and conditions, what Joanna and I have been offered this time around and how I’m approaching this Accelerate promotion.
A roundup of some of the news items which didn’t really merit a whole post of their own. Includes news that Etihad is now selling premium cabin amenities in Economy Class, details of Asiana’s latest new routes to Europe and how to access the “secret” champagne at the new Qantas lounge in London.
United Airlines Announces It Will Fly To Tahiti In Winter 2018
After teasing us with images on social media yesterday United Airlines has today announced that it will offer 3x/week service between San Francisco and Tahiti between 30 October 2018 and 28 March 2019.
Thursday
Here’s How You Can Earn More SPG Starpoints
Here’s how you can earn more SPG Starpoints and give your account balance a boost. Everything from applying for credit cards, linking your SPG account to airline partners and more.
Advice Please: I Don’t Know Which Bangkok Hotel To Choose – Marriott, Hilton, Starwood…Or Even IHG?
I’ll be visiting Bangkok for the first time in the next few months and I’ve been trying to decide where to stay. Marriott, Hilton and even Starwood have properties that look good but I don’t know which to choose!
How You Should Book The Citi Prestige 4th Night Free Benefit
One of the two ways you can book the Citi Prestige 4th night free benefit is a lot better than the other but do you know which one it is and why? Booking the wrong way could see you miss out on a lot of value you should be getting.
Friday
Norwegian Announces New Routes Between Europe & The US (And Buys More Gatwick Slots Too)
Norwegian has announced that it intends to start up new routes to Los Angeles and New York from its European bases in 2018 and, to help boost expansion, the airline has also purchased 28 slots at London Gatwick Airport.
Singapore Airlines Changes Fare Types, Miles Earning Rates & More
Singapore Airlines has announced that it will be introducing new fare types, changing its fees surrounding award redemptions and tweaking the number of miles its flyers earn from 20 January 2018.
