Exploiting the Freshly Increased Value of Citibank’s Thank You Points

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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Deal Alert: Europe Business Class Fares For $1,100

Business class fares to Europe tend to run anywhere from $3,000-$6,000 depending on the season and destination. But per this FlyerTalk thread, some intrepid travelers have uncovered fares as low as $1,100 roundtrip on Star Alliance airlines throughout the next year. There are two catches, though. The first is that the fares are only being […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/12/deal-alert-europe-business-class-fares-for-1100/

Five Thoughts On Last Night’s Singapore Suites Class Flight

Hello from Germany! I flew Singapore Airlines Suites Class from New York to Frankfurt last night. I wrote an extensive trip report about the same flight last month, so won't be reviewing it again, since it was basically the same (including the menu).

Instead I figured I'd share five thoughts on last night's flight:

How adorable is it that Singapore Airlines has wreaths aboard their aircraft? While I'm not much of a holiday person, there's something nice about getting a bit festive when flying (preciously I just relied on holiday themed cocktails as a way of getting festive). ;)

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I Lost a Top Tier Elite Status — and How I Could Get it Back…

You used to be able to

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Race and diversity in Spain

Jessica Poitevien reflects on how the color of her skin has influenced and shaped her experience living abroad, and it's a must read.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/black-look-race-diversity-spain/

Incredible Airbus A350 Formation Flying Video

While this video has been around for a few weeks, for some reason I never got around to posting it. For those of you that haven't yet seen, check out this insane video of five Airbus A350s flying in formation.

I'm a huge commercial airplane nerd, and while it's common to see these kinds of formation flights with military aircraft, you almost never see this with commercial planes. This is just too cool.

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And The Award for Worst Lip Syncing By an Airline Goes To…

Is it just me, or do you get the feeling of being in a dentist’s office rather than soaring with a Thai boutique airline? Bangkok Airways does, of course, have a passion for really bad lip syncing. I’d recommend they take lessons from the professional, skilled lip sync singers of Munich airport. You can join […]

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SAS Houston To Stavanger Business Class Award Space

There aren't many things I love more than an airline starting a unique route. And in 2014 I think SAS took the cake for starting the most unique route. Since August 20, 2014, SAS operates 6x weekly flights between Houston and Stavanger, Norway.

The flight is operated by a PrivatAir 737, featuring just 44 business class seats spread across 11 rows.

The flight operates with the following schedule:

SK951 Stavanger to Houston departing 3:50PM arriving 7:55PM

SK952 Houston to Stavanger departing 9:45PM arriving 2:15PM (+1 day)

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Is It Worth Collecting Avios if I Typically Fly Southwest?

TPG reader Ian tweeted me to ask: @thepointsguy– “Is it worth getting the British Airways Visa and collecting Avios if I already have the Southwest Companion Pass for 2015/16? I typically fly more on Southwest than American/BA.” The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the most amazing airline perks out there (if you fly Southwest, […]



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Air France Forced Down By Chili Peppers, a Wild New MH370 Theory, and Delta Expands Onboard Barbecue

News and notes from around the interweb: A new wild theory from France on MH370: that it was remotely hijacked and shot down by US forces near Diego Garcia. (HT: World Airline News) Is National Car Rental’s Virtual Aisle all that it is cracked up to be? Delta rolls out New York’s best barbecue to […]

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Lima is more than a layover

Alix Farr explains why Lima isn't just a stopover city, but rather a "developing metropolis with culture and style."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-reasons-why-lima-is-more-than-a-layover/

An Apology (And Decision On Moderating Comments)…

On Friday I shared the first part of the story of my plane side bag being misplaced. While it blows my mind that a plane side bag on a nonstop flight can be misplaced, I get that stuff like this happens if you fly enough.

To add insult to injury, I dealt with an exceedingly unhelpful supervisor. But what really pissed me off was when she accused me of taking a picture of her, which I didn't do. When I denied it, she told me she could call law enforcement, and when I asked her to look at my camera roll, she walked away. There's something really crappy about not only dealing with an unhelpful supervisor, but then having her accuse you of something without merit, and then threatening you further after you deny it.

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Behind the shot: Loggerhead turtle

I got low and wide and was able to capture the turtle, the water lines, the faces, and the shadows all in one frame.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/story-behind-shot-loggerhead-turtle/

Domes of the Churches of St. Luke and St. Nicholas in Kotor, Montenegro

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/12/20/domes-churches-st-luke-st-nicholas-kotor-montenegro/

Reader Success Story: “Spend” for a Wedding, Get the Honeymoon AND Anniversary Trip Free

Over the years, we’ve had many readers share their success stories with us. Folks for whom traveling domestically once a year was a luxury are now traveling the world with just a few credit card sign-up bonuses. And the best part? They are sharing their stories with us and others who benefit from knowing that […]



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