HELP!! I am contemplating using the 25% Thank You Point bonus on transfers to Etihad miles to upgrade an upcoming flight, but am torn on whether it’s worth it.
Cleverlayover – New Source for Hacker Fares
This is a relatively new website designed to find cheap combination airfares, between two or more carriers, to a given destination.
Emirates Amenity Kits Giveaway and A380 Safety Video
When I flew on the Emirates A380 aircraft from JFK-DXB last month, I filmed the safety video with my iPhone. I was going to post it here, but I found a much better version on Youtube, so I’ll spare you the buzz and crying babies, and post the one from Youtube! https://youtu.be/K1-gB1TaoUY As I wrote … Read More
26,000 Alaska Miles for $225 India Mistake Fare
I recently flew round-trip from New York, JFK to Delhi, India on Emirates Airlines (see, I Sat in Coach on an Emirates A380 Flight and it Didn’t Suck!). I credited the trip to Alaska Airlines, and received over 26,000 Alaska Air miles. Let me explain. 1. Emirates is a partner of Alaska Airlines Emirates … Read More
I Sat in Coach on an Emirates A380 Flight and it Didn’t Suck!
I flew JFK-DXB (Dubai) in coach on Emirates, and the experience was positive!
Lounge Hopping: Prague Airport – Citigold and Ertse Premier Lounges
Day 5 (Around the World in 8 Days), Monday, January 12th: Prague, CZ to Amsterdam, NL I spent three nights at the Radisson Blue Alcron Hotel in Prague. Monday morning, I made coffee using the Nespresso machine in my room. The hotel bill was less than $100, since the first two nights were on Club … Read More
Citibank Prestige Card: When an Airline Ticket Doesn’t Code Right
I recently got the Citibank Prestige Card. Although it is expensive, the $450 fee (or $350 fee for Citigold customers) is offset by a $250 annual Air Travel Credit. $250 Air Travel Credit Purchases made by the Primary cardmember and Authorized Users on the Card Account are eligible for this statement credit. Please allow 1-2 … Read More
Hit Gold With These India Promos from Alaska/Emirates and Hyatt
I’m always obsessed with planning my next trip, and it is always a pleasure to find promotions that I actually qualify for! Not one promotion, but two! I hit gold! 1. AlaskaAir Earn up to Triple Miles and Save with Emirates Earn Triple Miles when you fly Emirates in First Class, or Double Miles when … Read More
Get Travel Vaccines Without Breaking the Bank
A few months ago, I booked a trip to India on what became known as the Emirates Mistake Fare. JFK to Delhi for $226 is not shabby! I knew I would be paying more for travel vaccinations then the flight, which is pretty mind-boggling if you ask me. It seemed inevitable that I would be … Read More
13 Stages of a Mistake Fare by Hans Golden
I saw this post on Flyertalk, by Hans Golden, and loved it. With his permission, and my gratitude, I am republishing it here. Enjoy! Ahhhh….the emotional phases of a legitimate* mistake fare. 1. Discovery – mistake fare is posted on FT. Novices frantically check how much vacation time they have and if the dates of … Read More
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A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.