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Double Heathrow Rewards when you dine – 4 to 31 May

May 3, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

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The rules are below, and there is no need to register. Double points when you dine Double points when you spend £15 or more at airside catering oulets at Heathrow. Offer excludes Eurest outlets. Offer valid from 4 May 2015 to 31 May 2015 inclusive. Extra points will be awarded on transaction value only, member…

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Starwood fails to understand the word ‘exclusive’

May 2, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

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‘Exclusive’ is such a hard word to understand, at least it appears so in the marketing department at Starwood.

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AA’s 777-300 – my favourite way to cross the atlantic

May 2, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 4 Comments

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A trip from London to JFK, despite a poor start at Heathrow turned in to a great experience. The new seat on the 777-300 aircraft, coupled with some decent food, has made AA’s service (on this plane only) my favourite way to get to New York.

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Posted in American Airlines, Heathrow, Heathrow Express, Trip Report, Trip Reports

The Flagship Lounge Showers at LAX

May 1, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

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By MilesFromBlighty. Feeling grubby after a long flight? The Flagship Lounge at American Airlines terminal in LAX has three showers in which to freshen up. Ask on arrival as they get jam packed at certain times.

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Heresy: I prefer Business to First on AA’s Transcontinental Service

April 30, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 2 Comments

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Having flown on the AA three class service from JFK to LAX in First, I was pleased to try and out the Business Class cabin. In truth it’s a pretty good experience which I found to be good, or slightly better than First.

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Posted in American Airlines, Trip Report, Trip Reports

Hyatt Regency Waikiki – the old lady’s had a makeover.

April 29, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

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It’s been a couple of years since I visited this property. With attractive airfares from Dublin, and renovation of the rooms underway, it was too good a chance to miss.

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Posted in Hotel Review, hotel reviews, Hyatt

BA Changes to partner earning…apply immediately.

April 28, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

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BA announced reduced earning rates for partners. Many people thought that tickets purchased before 28 April were safe at the old levels, it appears not. BA have now said on Flyertalk that if these flight are not booked with BA flight numbers they won’t earn at the old rates. Who knew?

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways

OMG: I scored an upgrade at the Radisson Dublin Airport

April 28, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

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Unreliable upgrades for Gold Members of Club Carlson mark most of my visits to the Radisson at Dublin Airport. However, on this stay just before Easter I secured a key to a much vaulted Business Class Room.

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Posted in Dublin, Hotel Review, hotel reviews, Radisson

Further BA Avios changes – partner earning reduced by up to 75%

April 27, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty 4 Comments

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Everyone was waiting for more information on partner earning of Avios and BA has released the information on the day that the changes came in. The reductions in earning on many of the lowest economy tickets is significant; up to 75% in some cases.

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways

A quick visit to the JFK Concorde Room

April 27, 2015 by MilesFromBlighty

The BA Concorde Room at JFK is a haven for passengers travelling First Class with BA to London. With its own sit down restaurant and waiter service it reminds me of the Cathay Lounges at Hong Kong, except it’s usually quieter as you have to score 5,000 Tier Points for an admission card or else be flying First.

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways

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