Nectar have developed a new way to earn their points – watching ads online. Nectar Adpoints as it is called offers a small number of points (Typically 2-6) by watching some ads (30 secs to 2 minutes long), and clicking some boxes at the bottom of the ad. There is a sign-up bonus of 250…
2012 Club Carlson 1-for-1 promo – a reminder
In 2012 Club Carlson ran a promo for a stay 1 night, get 1 night free. I registered and stayed, but the free night never appeared in my account. Details of the promo are here, from the Flyertalk discussion. Some time after I qualified I checked to see if my night had appeared and it…
Aer Lingus moving to T5 at JFK from 3 April
Aer Lingus are moving to T5 at JFK from 3 April, the JetBlue Terminal. No permanent lounge yet they say, but a temporary one is located at Gate One, and a new one is on the way.
Easter Weekend Cheap Marriott stays in UK/Europe
Use MEB in the Corporate Rate Box. Rates apply 29 March – 31 March. Thursdays require a Friday stay and Sundays require a Saturday stay
UK News round-up
Vortex from plane landing at Heathrow rips off roof Holes were ripped into the roof of a woman’s house after an aircraft landing at Heathrow created a vortex. The sudden current of air was powerful enough to blow tiles and masonry from the home of Patricia Hills in Old Windsor, Berkshire. BBC Report is here…
When you want to listen, rather than read, where do you go?
In the increasing world of Podcasts, I sometimes prefer to take some travel related material along with my music, on my iPhone. I thought I would share two particular Podcasts that I regularly have downloaded. 1. Betty in the Sky with a suitcase This podcast has been around for a number of years – Betty…
Discounted Virgin Upper Class flights from UK to Vancouver and Orlando
Book Until 26 March 14 Day Advance Purchase, Maximum stay 42 days.
Quadruple Virgin Miles at select Scottish and London Hilton hotels from 31 March to 30 June
As part of Virgin’s launch of their UK domestic carrier, they are offering Quadruple FlyingClub miles to members staying at selected Hilton hotels from 31 March (the first day of the new flights) until 30 June. You must pre-register and choose Virgin for your stay. T&C’s Bonus Mileage: HHonors members…
Double Virgin Miles on intra-UK flights – Little Red
Double Miles until 30 June (from 31 March) – Details here This equates to 3,000 miles for a roundtrip which usually earn 1,500 miles for a roundtrip. If you’re not a Flying Club member you can earn 1,500 bonus points by enrolling and flying Little Red, Virgin’s brand name for their domestic flights.
Qantas offering bonus points when flying through Dubai
Register before travel here. Bonus points* on eligible international Qantas flights^ (operated by Qantas or Emirates with a QF flight number on your ticket) between Australia and Dubai or Australia and the UK, Europe or the Middle East (via Dubai) when you register and book between 22 March and 4 April…
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