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Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes an article on why I think the big US legacy carriers are lying, an example of when buying Hyatt Points can be a very good idea, details of the latest IHG PointBreaks list (properties offering nights for just 5,000 points), a new route from the US to the UK, a look at the Qatar Airways A320 Business Class product and more.
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Monday
Seoul Trip – Introduction (How I Booked & How Much I Paid)
An introduction to a Qatar Airways Business Class trip I took between Europe and South East Asia when I took advantage of a great Business Class fare the airline published. Details of what flights and hotels I booked and how much I paid.
When Buying Hyatt Points At 1.71 Cents Makes A Lot Of Sense
Hyatt is currently offering to sell points at around 1.71 cents each and, while most of the time I’m more than a little sceptical of points purchases, there is a specific instance where buying Hyatt points at this level could be a pretty nice money saver.
I Hold Just One Airline Credit Card…..And Here’s Why
I hold just one co-branded airline credit card right now as that’s all I need for my travels. At a guess I say there are thousands of people out there paying annual fees for credit cards they really don’t need – are you one of them?
Tuesday
United Airlines Is Selling Miles With A 100% Bonus
United Airlines has launched its latest “buy points & get a bonus” promotion and, on this occasion, it’s offering MilagePlus members the opportunity to earn a 100% bonus if they buy enough miles. The question is, however, just how good of a promotion is this and should you be looking to buy?
Review: British Airways First Lounge At London Gatwick
A look inside the British Airways First Lounge Gatwick South, the airline’s premier lounge at its new Gatwick home. With so few British Airways First Class passengers flying through Gatwick how would this lounge stack up?
The Big Lie The US Legacy Airlines Want You To Believe
The US legacy carriers are good at tugging on the heartstrings of the average American in their efforts to get the US government to make their life easier (by placing constraints on the Middle Eastern carriers)….but I think one of their supposed stances is just one big lie.
Wednesday
How Easy Is It To Connect to Qatar Airways In Pisa?
A look at how easy (or hard) it can be to connect to Qatar Airways flights in Pisa, Italy, if you’re arriving in on an unconnected flight from elsewhere in the world.
Beware The Hidden Costs Of Some “Good Deals”
I love the miles & points world because it allows me to take trips that I otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford and it allows me to enjoy modern day travel in a level of comfort that most never get to experience – I’m really very lucky. But it’s not all plain sailing and, if you’re not careful, it can be easy to fall into a few less-than-obvious-traps and it can be easy to think that a deal is a lot better (cheaper) that it really is.
Thursday
United Airlines Launches A New Route To The UK
As part of United Airlines’ celebrations of 80 years of service to/from Denver it has announced that it will operate a new daily non-stop seasonal service between Denver International Airport and London Heathrow. Details here.
Review: Sala VIP Lounge In Pisa (Qatar Airways & Priority Pass)
A review of the Sala VIP Lounge at Pisa airport – the lounge used by the likes of Qatar Airways, British Airways and Lufthansa and a member of the Priority Pass, Lounge Club and Lounge Key programs.
Why Is A Dallas To London Economy Class Award Considered A Poor Use Of Miles?
We often hear that Economy Class awards are a poor use of miles…but it that really true? In this post I take a look at why some think that Economy Awards are poor value and why their opinion doesn’t really matter.
Friday
NOW LIVE: IHG PointBreaks List Summer/Fall 2017
Full details of the latest IHG PointBreaks list which covers bookings between 31 July and 31 October 2017. With all properties being offered at 5,000 points per night there could be some great deals here.
Review: Qatar Airways A320 Business Class (PSA – DOH)
A review of the Qatar Airways A320 Business Class cabin and offering. How does this narrowbody cabin match up to Qatar Airways’ more lauded widebody Business Class cabins and is it a cabin that I would book again?
