On our family trip to Europe this summer, we had several flights on Swiss. This award ticket in business class meant we would have connecting flights in Euro-biz. This means a standard economy seat … [Read more...] about Review: Swiss Business Class Intra-Europe and the Swiss Senator Lounge E
Award Travel
A Long Weekend Exploring Barcelona, Including the W and Le Meridien Hotels
Barcelona is a compelling city by many measures. Unique history, amazing architecture, easy access to the Mediterranean, and great food. After our time on Mallorca, we decided to spend a few days in … [Read more...] about A Long Weekend Exploring Barcelona, Including the W and Le Meridien Hotels
Review: Park Suite at the Park Hyatt Mallorca
The Park Hyatt Mallorca is a lovely property in a favorite destination for my wife and I. We have enjoyed our past trips to Spain, so this time, we wanted to visit some new places, and seeing … [Read more...] about Review: Park Suite at the Park Hyatt Mallorca
Review: Turkish Airlines Business Class, San Francisco to Istanbul, Boeing 777-300ER
Turkish Airlines is one of my favorite airlines and it's always a joy for me to fly with them. From their fantastic Do&Co catering and attentive service to their wonderful amenities provided … [Read more...] about Review: Turkish Airlines Business Class, San Francisco to Istanbul, Boeing 777-300ER
Review: Qantas A380 First Class, Sydney to Dallas
My quick trip down under was over, and after another visit to the Qantas First Class Lounge and Spa for (too much) food and a massage, I headed to my gate for the return flight to the US.I was … [Read more...] about Review: Qantas A380 First Class, Sydney to Dallas
Dealing With the LifeMiles Call Center Was Not As Bad as Expected
You've no doubt heard about the unfortunate end of the Chase Ultimate Rewards - Korean Air partnership. After much consideration, I pulled the trigger on transfer and redemption for next July just … [Read more...] about Dealing With the LifeMiles Call Center Was Not As Bad as Expected
Use Alaska Airlines Miles on Finnair
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can FINALLY use their miles on Finnair flights. Finnair and Alaska Airlines announced their partnership in May of 2017 and award travel was to begin in fall of … [Read more...] about Use Alaska Airlines Miles on Finnair
Long Weekend in New Zealand via Qantas First Class
First class on long international flights is a definite luxury. I've been able to enjoy this on occasion, but it has become less frequent for me due to higher pricing for awards and limited … [Read more...] about Long Weekend in New Zealand via Qantas First Class
Alaska Airlines Reduces Award Travel Prices
Alaska Airlines is rolling out new award prices for award travel and the prices are actually lowering in most markets! Following the lead of the lower prices for main cabin award bookings, Alaska is … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Reduces Award Travel Prices
Coming Soon: Book Finnair Award Travel via Alaska Airlines Website
Nearly a year ago, Alaska Airlines and Finnair announced a new partnership which allows frequent flyers to earn and redeem miles on each airline. Since the announcement there has been little done to … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: Book Finnair Award Travel via Alaska Airlines Website
Review: Delta One B767-400, New York to Los Angeles
This was a trip that almost never happened, though it did go off mostly smoothly. One of my goals is to try the "premium" transcontinental services of all the domestic airlines. Delta One checked in … [Read more...] about Review: Delta One B767-400, New York to Los Angeles
Weather Waivers: The Bane of Partner Mileage Awards
Partner award redemptions provide tremendous value and flexibility to those booking award travel. They often allow redemption at lower mileage levels than by booking on the operating carrier. For … [Read more...] about Weather Waivers: The Bane of Partner Mileage Awards
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