A View from the Wing covers the impending work slowdown/strike by LH. I have been waiting 24 hours now for United to ticket an award ticket on LH using my MileagePlus miles. United tells me that I am a victim of the LH go-slow. Anyone else impacted?
Hyatt web site – major redesign
The Hyatt web site appears a major redesign overnight. Whilst the landing page is pretty much the same, once you go to make a reservation, the pages are fresher and bolder than the old site. Not too much change on the new home page – although it is a lot less fussy than before: Searching…
Help me pick my route to Shanghai
I have to go to Shanghai in a couple of weeks and am currently sitting on a couple of options with Lufthansa. Which would you prefer? OPTION ONE Good 3 1/2 hours in the First Class Terminal at Frankfurt Lufthansa First Class The Asiana flight is actually a 747-Combi with business class sitting in their…
Austrian Airlines adds ‘Bidding for Upgrades’ to some routes
Although the devil is in the detail, the broad idea is that you can enter an amount, pay that amount, and then see if your upgrade clears for Austrian’s Intercontinental routes as well as services to Amman, Astana, Baghdad, Baku, Erbil, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Tripoli and Yerevan. Key conditions: Does not work on tickets purchased…
United processes my upgrade AND tells me about it!
I am booked from Shanghai to LA in early May and after spending a long time thinking I was going on a 787 Dreamliner, UA finally switched the aircraft to a 777-200. Disappointed, I then had to agonise about whether an upgrade to First was worthwhile. Having done some more waiting to see if upgrade…
BA to launch new ‘next weekend’ offers from tomorrow – #HelloWeekend
BA’s web site is offering a teaser of a new promotion for trips this weekend, booked at short notice it seems.
Discounted Marriott rates for this weekend in Europe
*Hotels marked with an asterisk also offer eBreaks on Thursday. Thursday requires a Friday night stay. Sunday requires a Saturday night stay. These per-night rates include complimentary breakfast in the UK and many other European destinations. Double occupancy may be higher. When reserving online, please include MEB in the corporate/promotional box. To reserve by phone,…
AA changes flight times from MIA-LAX, no easy connection from SJU
A lot of BA frequent flyers use a good fare from San Juan to Las Vegas, and to earn additional Tier Points, connecting in Miami to LA. Until recently AA277, a three-class, international config plane, left at 1015. The 25 minute earlier departure now means that it doesn’t connect from the early flight from San…
Being an AARP member outside of the USA
I have been a member of the AARP for several years as they often have good tie ups at Hyatt, my hotel chain of choice. Membership is available for both US Residents as well as those of us living abroad who are over 50 years old. The fees do vary significantly and non-US members can…
Enhanced meal options on Austrian Airlines
As part of a ticket purchase, Austrian now offers Economy passengers are chance to order an enhanced mail. The range is pretty impressive – and include both hot and cold options for all times of day. £13 compares well to offerings in a lot of terminals
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