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This week marks the very first time in history that a beer pong tournament was played onboard an International First Class flight. And we have the pictures to prove it. Some friend who had the ENTIRE first class cabin on an Air China 777ER in the Forbidden Pavilion First Class cabin from Houston to Beijing…
Korean Air has some great award redemptions in their award chart. So when opportunities come up to earn bonus Korean Air SKYPASS miles, I give it a little attention, especially after experiencing their 777 Business Class. With the latest offer, they’ve increased the bonus on the Korean Air SKYPASS Visa Signature Card to 30,000 bonus…
In the previous post we shared an amazing deal where you can get 50% off summer award redemptions to Europe with Air France. Since the 50% off coach tickets with Air France promo awards applies to connecting flights beyond Paris from Boston, you can pretty much go anywhere in the European network for only 12,500…
Most people with points and miles know that the award booking process can vary from a simple domestic flight to an overly complicated and time consuming international partner award in a premium cabin. When you stack on top things like open-jaws, stop-overs code-share partners, and free one-ways, it can get almost impossible for the average…
Yesterday I shared a quick way to earn 70,000 Hawaiian miles, now you have a chance to add another 80,000 miles to your account. From now through May 21, 2014, members can enter for a chance to win 80,000 Hawaiian Miles with the Hawaiian Airlines Cruise Vacations giveaway. How To Enter For Chance To Win…
My sources close to Delta SkyMiles indicate that at High Noon Thursday, Delta will announce their award chart changes earlier than anticipated. This is great news on the surface, because as I shared on the Rudy Maxa show, we need to see the full equation to make the right determination on the award chart changes.…
As many people continue to redeem their hard earned SkyMiles as a result of the news of Delta’s changes come January 1, 2015, it is important to remember that you can add a free one-way onto an international award ticket. What better way to maximize award tickets than to get an additional free flight out…
For a limited time US Airways is back with a 100% bonus on purchased miles. This means members can purchase enough miles for a Business Class ticket to Europe, North Asia or South America for only $1,881.25 plus award booking fees. But it also means that you can outright purchase enough miles (25,000 + 25,000…
Weekly Flyer On His Birthday: Ah, gee, thanks! Alaska Airlines…Just what I wanted… Alaska Airlines is always invited to my birthday party. And in the past, they’ve always given a nice gift. They are actually great at recognizing their member’s birthday. Over the past few years I’ve received numerous discount offers during the month of…
Points Miles and Martinis wants to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving today! We hope you are with your family and having a relaxing holiday. When it comes to travel, here are a few things I’m thankful for this year. TSA PreCheck Having PreCheck allows me to breeze through security without having to take off my…
Just a head’s up for those travelers who are planning to travel this week for Thanksgiving, many airlines are offering waived change fees and fare differences if you’re looking to make a change due to the bad weather expected to hit the Northeast. Right now American, Delta, JetBlue, Virgin America, United, and US Airways have…
Star Alliance launched a fun game called the Star Alliance Gold Game, which asks trivia questions about Star Alliance Gold Status as well as involves some online challenges. The two highest winners from each frequent flyer program will win Star Alliance Gold Status for themselves for as gift to a friend or family member for…
Happy Halloween from Points Miles and Martinis! Hope everyone is having a great day and be a reminder to be safe tonight! Southwest Airlines is offering free Cocktails, Beer, or Wine if you’re flying them today for Halloween. They posted on the Southwest FB page: Enjoy a complimentary cocktail, beer, or wine onboard all Southwest flights today!…
Now through October 31, Alitalia is offering new members of MilleMiglia 5,000 bonus miles when they sign up and and either take a flight or complete a transaction with one of their partners. To get started, head over to the registration site where you must sign-up by October 31st, then you’ll have 3 months to make a transaction. Alitalia…
Ever wish you could step outside on a sunny day during a layover at an airport? If you have, someone at Delta heard you and has come up with a new concept that will have you sipping a martini, plane spotting or just enjoying a sunny day outside. Delta just announced their new Sky Club…
First, on Saturday, American Airlines flight 685 from Boston to Miami had a row of seats come loose. Then on Monday, a second flight is reported to have the same issues. Flight 443 from JFK to Miami also had a row of seats come loose mid-flight. Could these two instances be a case of sabotage…
More ways to redeem miles is a great addition to loyalty programs, especially if it brings unique value to the program member. With American Airlines Advantage experiences, you can bid your AAdvantage miles for unique experiences. The current offers allow you to sizzle in Miami, mingle with the stars or relax and enjoy a show.…
Full flights come with the Holiday season. Most frequent travelers appreciate an opportunity to get “bumped” from a flight for an airline voucher. Although bumping can be an easy way to earn credit toward future flights, involuntary bumping can delay seeing a loved one, a missed opportunity, or a bad start to the Holidays. To…
I couldn’t resist posting this story from over on the Delta forum at Flyertalk. It is the funniest post I’ve read in a long time. Basically the flyer is traveling on Delta, and downs a few drinks before the flight, then the title explains the rest.
This one’s a little different since many of us are loyal to a small number of hotel chains, but it’s worth checking out. You may not associate independent hotels and local chains with frequent flyer programmes, but with WORLDHOTELS you can reap the benefits of a luxurious night’s sleep while still enjoying the service and…