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If you matched your Hyatt status to MGM’s MLife – it’s time to renew

October 26, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 3 Comments

a group of people standing by a fence with a castle in the background with Excalibur Hotel and Casino in the background

Some time ago Hyatt started a partnership with MGM’s MLife scheme which matched Diamond members to MLife Platinum status. Not the most useful match unless you happen to be at one of the MGM properties where you do get some benefits, and as a Hyatt Diamond member you match to MLife’s Platinum status. You do…

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Posted in Hyatt, M life

REVIEW: Casa Alitalia Malpensa Airport

October 26, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a room with tables and chairs

Casa Alitalia at Malpensa Airport in Milan is one of the nicest lounges I have visited. Offering direct boarding to the daily Etihad flight it is well provisioned. Including Chocolate and Bacon.

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Posted in Etihad, Milan

It’s Heathrow – Government announces extra runway approved for airport

October 25, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

a sign on a wall

With the (not very surprising) announcement that Heathrow is set to get a third runway, let the fun begin…..

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Posted in Heathrow

A word of caution when you use Avios to part-pay a ticket with BA

October 25, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 2 Comments

the tail of an airplane

Using Avios as part payment for a ticket is a great way to offset some of the cost. However, be careful – if you cancel, they the Avios are often not refunded.

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways

REVIEW: Sheraton, Milan Malpensa Airport

October 24, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

a collage of a hotel lobby

A quick overnight stay at the Sheraton Malpensa Airport provided a good nights sleep.

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Posted in Hotel Review, hotel reviews, Milan, Sheraton

REVIEW: Holiday Inn Express, Orchard Road, Singapore

October 17, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a sign outside of a building

The Holiday Inn Express, Orchard Road is a decently priced property, just off Orchard Road.

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Posted in Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Review, hotel reviews, Singapore

Triple Avios at Hilton hotels to 31 Dec 16

October 16, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a building with many windows

You can earn triple Avios with Hilton stays until 31 December. Register and then set your preference to Points and Miles in your HHonors profile.

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Posted in Avios, Hilton

20% bonus Gold Passport points in Vegas October 19-December 29

October 10, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a group of people standing by a fence with a castle in the background with Excalibur Hotel and Casino in the background

Extra 20% Gold Passport points for stays at Hyatt and MGM properties – 19 Oct to 29 Dec – register today

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Posted in Hyatt, Las Vegas

Two new offers from Club1Hotels

October 9, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a table with orange leaves and vases

Club1Hotels are running a couple of promos you may wish to know about when booking via their site

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Posted in Club1Hotels

Schiphol to close D immigration to Christmas 2016

October 7, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 3 Comments

a helicopter flying over a control tower

Amsterdam Schipol just made the walk for BA passengers a good deal longer, from the plane to Immigration. And it is going to be that way until Christmas.

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Posted in Amsterdam

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