Last year I had a couple of excellent flights on Air New Zealand to/from LA. Reviews here – NZ1 and NZ2 Well NZ currently has a £1.801 for travel: 15 Oct – 12 Dec 25 Dec – 31 Dec 2013 08 Jan – 28 Feb 2014 Appears you also need a Saturday Night stay.
United Global First – Shanghai to San Francisco (and return)
Shanghai to San Francisco Check-in at PVG was relatively easy, although the First Class desk appeared to be occupied by a couple checking in 10-15 pieces of luggage, and whilst totally ignored by the staff at the bag drop desk, I was eventually served by an agent when she had finished with the Business Class…
EU Compensation – bowing to the airline lobby the EU reduces passenger payments
The EU has today proposed making substantial changes to the rights of passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled. The airlines have been howling about the old rules for some time, and Ryanair even imposes a surcharge on every ticket in order to pay for compensation. Financial compensation to be triggered after a minimum five-hour delay…
Hyatt House, Miami Airport
After leaving Customs at Miami I was directed to the lower level by a ‘helpful’ American Airlines Agent and spent time looking for the bus stop for the hotel van pick-up. Failing to find one I asked and was directed to the Upper (Departures) Level. Again, looking for signs proved fruitless and I asked someone…
Some cheap Premium fares for Easter / Summer – BA and United so far – from UK
BA are having another premium cabin fare sale until 17 March. Fares apply for the Easter period and for the Summer 2013. (Fares apply on AA flights operated as BA codeshares.) Example: United has matched: Interestingly you can pick up First Class for…
Marriott Hotels – Cheap stays this weekend
When reserving online, please include MEB in the corporate/promotional box. To reserve by phone, call 0800 221 222 and ask for Marriott eBreaks.
BA Heathrow Terminal 5, First Class ground services
My trip continued with a reward ticket in First on BA to Miami. Whilst the onboard part of the trip created some challenges (see yesterdays post), I was very happy to arrive early at T5, as I was able to use the Concorde Room for the first time. I had prebooked a cabana (the private…
BA First – LHR to Miami
Leaving the Concorde Room to get the train to the B gates, I got to the gate with plenty of time to spare – quick tip always get the lifts at T5 when going to/from the trains – it is faster than the double escalators. I got all excited when I got to the gate…
Room 101 – Premier Inn, Heathrow Terminal 5.
I had a late meeting in Southampton, and an early flight from Heathrow, at the start of my most recent trip. As it was a mid-week departure most hotels around Heathrow were very expensive – the Sofitel at Terminal 5 was more than GBP£220. I decided I would give the Premier Inn, Heathrow a chance.…
BA Avios members lose Tier Bonus on Qantas from 31 March
Buried in the latest BA newsletter is an announcement that Elite members of their Avios scheme will lose their Tier Bonuses (50% for Gold and 25% for Silver) on 31 March. New earning rates at BA web site.
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