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Is Radisson (Club Carlson) Gold the most useless elite status?

September 16, 2014 by MilesFromBlighty 11 Comments

So you’ve made it to Radisson Gold status – what can you hope for? For me, absolutely nothing it seems.

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So where will I be living on Friday?

September 15, 2014 by MilesFromBlighty

With a decision just a few days away, it is interesting to think what might happen if Scotland leaves the UK.

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Hyatt announces new hotel plans – Park Hyatt in Foz do Iguaçu and Hyatt Place in Phuket

September 15, 2014 by MilesFromBlighty 4 Comments

A Hyatt press release reveals two new exciting additions to the chain, one in 2016 and one in 2017.

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Transport for London extends contactless payment from 16 Sep

September 14, 2014 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

For several months now you have been able to pay using a Contactless Credit or Debit card on London’s buses. From tomorrow, contactless payments will be extended to Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. Check whether your debit/credit card supports this technology by looking for this symbol on the…

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Posted in TfL, Trains

USAir: Paris to Philadelphia, Business Class

September 14, 2014 by MilesFromBlighty 7 Comments

Take a look at the recent trip I took with USAir in Business Class from Paris to Phillie. Food, seats, boarding are all reviewed.

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Posted in Paris, Trip Report, Trip Reports, USAirways

Update on the Hyatt Regency, Charles De Gaulle, Paris

September 13, 2014 by MilesFromBlighty 3 Comments

Some months ago I wrote about an overnight stay at the Hyatt at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG). I recently did a quick return visit and found a few things had changed, so I am providing an update here. 1. The bus arrangements have changed Rather than Hyatt having a small mini-bus just to…

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Posted in Hotel Review, hotel reviews, Hyatt, Paris

Up to 15k Virgin Atlantic miles with 5 Hilton Stays until 30 November

September 11, 2014 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

The generous Hilton offering earning miles on Virgin Atlantic is back. The offer, for stays to 30 November is tiered as follows: – 1st stay: 1,000 bonus miles – 2nd stay: 2,000 bonus miles – 3rd stay: 3,000 bonus miles – 4th stay: 4,000 bonus miles – 5th stay: 5,000 bonus miles You must register…

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Posted in Hilton, Virgin

Changes with United at LAX

September 10, 2014 by MilesFromBlighty

Read about the changes that United are making at LAX. Gates, Lounges and check-in changes are coming in Autumn 2014.

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Posted in LAX, United

What I learned at Houston.

September 3, 2014 by MilesFromBlighty 3 Comments

At Houston the international to domestic connections doesn’t take you to a checkpoint with TSA Precheck. Pop outside however, and you can speed through security. Worth knowing.

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Posted in TSA, United

How much effort would you put in to get TSAPre on your boarding pass?

September 2, 2014 by MilesFromBlighty 3 Comments

TSA Precheck, which enables passengers to keep on their shoes and the liquids and laptops in their bags is really a time saver. However, sometimes the TSA tick is always applied when it should. How much effort would you put in to secure it?

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Posted in TSA

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