United has launched – http://premierstatus.united.com/main.php to look up how many miles you flew last year, your status and where they are in processing your new card and membership pack. Not sure it tells me anything I didn’t know, but good to see some proactive service from United.
Visiting London part 7 – Places to visit in town – Reader Suggestions
I have been running a series on things to do when visiting London this week, and a number of readers have made suggestions of things they liked on their visits. I am giving this post over to their suggestions in the hope that it may give others inspiration. DEALS A reader mentioned the Oyster 2-for-1…
Visiting London part 6 – Places to visit in town – Outside
London is one of the greenest capital cities you could choose to visit. Large Royal Parks cut swathes of green through the heart of the West End. To the East the Olympic Park provides places to stroll and to take in the legacy of the games. Of course you have an option to walk…
Visiting London part 5 – Places to visit in town – The Shops
One of the pleasures of coming to London has to be a visit to the shops. Across the city there are numerous shopping areas, all with their own feel, types of shops and price range. West End and Oxford Street Often seen as the most popular area for shopping, Oxford Street, which runs from Tottenham…
Do you have AA AND US miles? Booking an award? Check first….
A little while ago AA announced their route to HKG from Dallas, which just happens to be one of my favourite cities in the world! However, they didn’t release any of their award seats at Saver Level, meaning that you normally need double the number of miles for a ticket that you need at the…
Visiting London part 4 – Places to visit in town – The Attractions
The Shard is the latest attraction in London, a new tall office building located near London Bridge station with a viewing deck on 68-72 floors. This link gives you an idea of what the views are like – on a clear day – £24.95 for adults and £18.95 for children makes it pricey. You can…
Visiting London part 3 – Places to visit in town – The Museums
Part of the problem when visiting London is what to do. Often a decision about where to go is weather dependent and so I have tried to group my suggestions in two areas – Inside and Outside attractions. INSIDE Museums, shops, attractions are all options when the weather is inclement or you want to soak…
AA / US – Fly one, credit to the other, 50% bonus miles
AAdvantage is offering a 50% mile credit if you register for their promo (AAUSM) and fly before 2 March 2014 on USAirways, but credit your flights to your AAdvantage account. Details: *AAdvantage 50% mileage bonus offer is valid for travel on US Airways, US Airways Express and US Airways Shuttle operated flights (includes codeshare flights marketed by American Airlines) for travel…
The great ‘Free Internet’ con trick at IHG
So, some time ago IHG, the owners of brands such as Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn offered free internet to their elite members. This is the announcement on their web page: The little (1) links to text which says: May not be available in all regions. There is also a comment: Free Internet Access…
Visiting London part 2 – Transport inside London
Yesterday I covered the various airports at which you might arrive on your visit to London. This post is designed to explain the various ways in which you can get around the great city that is London. The Underground is the obvious first choice for many when speed is needed. Buses are also available providing…
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