I’ve never considered revenue-based JetBlie TrueBlue a good frequent flyer program, even though I do like their seat configuration and the whole idea of civilized flying in economy. The only time I did use TrueBlue points was when I flew to Puerto Plata to stay at the Lifestyle Tropical AI resort in the Dominican Republic.… Continue Reading
Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel Review
Part 1: Mandatory Emirates First Class Review: NEW YORK-DUBAI EK204 Part 2: One Day in Dubai Part 3: NON-Mandatory Emirates First Class Review: DUBAI-BANGKOK EK374 I landed at BKK around 7:30 AM. Armed with a Fast Track Immigriation Track I was hoping to be at my hotel by before 9. Since I had two suitcases with me, I decided… Continue Reading
Booking ANA Awards with Stopover and Open Jaw
Yesterday, I booked a flight for me and my cousin Timmy to Brazil on ANA miles. Booking ANA awards on non-Star partners isn’t easy, mind you, but it worked. Eventually. Although not without some drama. I’ve written about ANA on more than one occasion. It’s an awesome, five-star airline. Their distance-based chart used to be… Continue Reading
NON-Mandatory Emirates First Class Review: DUBAI-BANGKOK EK374
Part 1: Mandatory Emirates First Class Review: NEW YORK-DUBAI EK204 Part 2: One Day in Dubai I was debating whether or not I should do another Emirates First Class Review, since it was the same A380 flight with the same configuration, and it was only about a six-hour flight. But I decided I would review it anyway,… Continue Reading
One Day in Dubai
Part 1: Mandatory Emirates First Class Review: NEW YORK-DUBAI EK204 AED 3.7 = $1 I was determined to make the best out of my 12-hour (give or take) layover and booked a couple of things in advance. First, a tour on Groupon which turned out to be almost the opposite of what it promised.… Continue Reading
Back in the Game—Miles, Points and Credit Cards
On Friday, I came back from my second epic Asian trip (keep in mind, any trip that lasts more than 10 days is “epic” to me), and all I can say is “Wow”! Visited Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Dubai (albeit for only 12 hours). Flew on Emirates, Malaysia and Korean—all for the first time… Continue Reading
Mandatory Emirates First Class Review: NEW YORK-DUBAI EK204
The Emirates First Class Review is the first in my series of recent trip reviews. It’s kind of funny that I’m doing it before writing a report on my previous trip, but it is what it is, while it’s still fresh in my memory. Here is my itinerary. JFK-DXB in Emirates First 12 hours… Continue Reading
10.04.15-10.11.15 Miles and Points Deals and News Roundup
I am feverishly getting ready for my second “epic” Asia trip, so haven’t had time to dig much on my own. Here are the miles and points deals stolen from all over the internet in no particular order. 150 Easy SPG points You can get 150 SPG points and 300 Quinta points in 2… Continue Reading
This Is Why the New ANA Devaluation Is a Big Deal!
ANA is a 5-star Skytrax-rated Japanese airline that offers excellent service in all cabins. It is one of the most useful foreign carriers for the North American fliers, not only because it’s a member of the Star Alliance, the biggest alliance in the world, and not only because it has quite a few other… Continue Reading
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