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25% bonus Avios on BA/AA for UK residents to NYC and LAX

July 24, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

the tail of an airplane

If you live in the UK and booking a ticket in First or Club between 20 July and 31 October, you can register to get 25% bonus avios for up to 4 flights.

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Posted in American Airlines, British Airways, British Airways

Ever wanted to own your very own airline trolley?

July 21, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

a black and gold rectangular object

Ever wanted to own an airline trolley? Lufthansa allows you to acquire now, indeed they have an entire range. They price from EUR999 to EUR1999.

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Posted in Lufthansa

USAirways segments allowing seat selection via aa.com

July 20, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

an airplane on the tarmac

The merger of USAirways and AA continues. It appears that US segments have been converted to AA segments for a number of my bookings. This allows seat selection via aa.com as well as access to Row 1, previously out of reach until the day of travel for US flights.

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Elite level members behaving badly – Part 2 – BA Golds

July 20, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 12 Comments

a plane parked at an airport

How drunk do you have to be to get cut off by the cabin crew? Well Mr. 1A on my flight from London City to JFK last week found out. A couple of selfish passengers made this one of the most unpleasant flights I have taken in a long time.

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways

American doesn’t know its Ultron from its Assemble!

July 20, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

a man in a garment

Yes we’re talking Avengers! AA is currently billing the new Avengers movie, Age of Ultron as its current ‘New Release’ offering inflight. Except that what they’re showing, at least based on my flight to Honolulu on Friday, is Avengers Assemble, the movie from a few years ago. Has anyone else had the same ‘problem’ ?

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Elite level members behaving badly – Part 1 – Concierge Key

July 19, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 4 Comments

airplanes parked at an airport

When you’re the top of the elite level totem you can take it one of two ways. As a thanks for your business and an offer by the airline to help you more than others. Alternatively, it can turn you in to a demanding traveller, the equivalent of a two year old toddler. I met that toddler yesterday,

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Posted in American Airlines, Uncategorized

Finnair – Copenhagen to Helsinki and London

July 15, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

an airplane on the tarmac

Two flights with european carrier, Finnair were great with the exception of an over-entitled fellow passenger. It prompted a couple of questions of flying etiquette….

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Posted in Finnair, Trip Report, Trip Reports

Review: The Hyatt Herald Square, New York – a suite

July 15, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

a tall building with a red and blue light

Trying a new hotel is always a experience, even when you know it’s with a chain that you trust. I was delighted to find that the Hyatt Herald Square is go good that I might just become a regular guest.

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Posted in Hotel Review, hotel reviews, Hyatt, New York

Review: The disappointing Hilton Copenhagen Airport – a contrary view

July 14, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 7 Comments

a building with glass windows

Hilton offers the ability to check-in from its mobile app and to pick a room. What happens when you check-in and discover the room you have chosen has been changed to a handicapped room, with two double beds when you had booked a king?

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Aspire Lounge, Copenhagen Airport

July 13, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

a purple sign with white text

With Copenhagen being a fortress Star Alliance member SAS, the lounge offering for non-SAS passengers are pretty thin. Finnair uses two different lounges. On my recent visit I chose the Aspire Lounge, a short walk from the A gates used by the airline.

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Posted in Copenhagen, Lounge Review, Lounge Reviews

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