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Has BA done away with exit row seats for Golds?

February 7, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 3 Comments

the tail of an airplane

BA seems to have made an unannounced change in respect of exit rows. They seem no longer available for BA Gold Card holders.

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways

Double Heathrow Rewards in T3/T5 until 31March

February 6, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

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A change to score double points with Heathrow’s reward scheme, if you register and buy before 31 March 2016.

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Posted in Heathrow

Hyatt slaps its Diamond members again – Diamond Suite upgrades set to expire on expiry date

January 24, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 2 Comments

a group of tall buildings

Hyatt announced another reduction in benefits last week. Sigh.

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SAS: Just a tip, probably best not to put ‘BOMB’ on the food vouchers when you have a diversion!

January 23, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a close up of a check

Sometimes you need to think before you put the reason behind issuing a meal voucher, on the voucher!

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Posted in SAS

TripIt Pro member? Check your email for a $25 LoungeBuddy Credit

January 21, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a couch and lamp next to a table

Tripit sent out $25 Lounge Buddy credits to their Pro members yesterday in an email. I almost missed it.

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Posted in Travel Apps

United gives something to Global Services and 1K members – a free snack

January 20, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a plane at an airport

Feeling hungry on United? Global Services or 1K passenger? Well starting yesterday, United will give you a free snack!

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As British Pound collapses, it’s time to come visit.

January 19, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 8 Comments

a group of people walking on Millennium Bridge, London

The British Pound is at its lowest level for a decade. Come visit!

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Posted in UK

REVIEW: BA First Class, London to New York JFK

January 19, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 4 Comments

airplanes at an airport

A pre-Christmas flight to JFK, upgraded with Avios, onboard my least favourite BA plane, was perfectly fine. Yes, ‘fine’.

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways, Trip Report, Trip Reports

Lounge Review: Qantas First Class Lounge at LAX Thomas Bradley Terminal

January 18, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a room with chairs and tables

Now firmly elected as my favourite airline lounge, the Qantas First Lounge at LAX is a superb haven of tranquility. Plus the food is super.

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways, LAX, Qantas

Confirmed: Hyatt ends relationship with AARP on 31 Jan 16

January 12, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 9 Comments

a man standing behind a large table

After many years rumour has it that AARP’s discounts with Hyatt are about to end.

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Posted in AARP, Hyatt

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