As seems to be a tradition, last thing before I turn in is to check for app updates to my phone. And lo and behold, United have decided to upgrade their app. Screengrab from my iPhone. I'm actually sad enough to read this and the line that stands out is "Enchanments towards creating one airline" Has Jeff Smeik got an app for that then??? Or have the … [Read more...]
And the winner of the 5% AC code is….
Running Random.org with the amount of entries I had (3!!!), lead to the following result Congratulations to Stefan who gets the code. I'll be emailing you in a bit. Later next week, I think I've found a United $50 cert near the bottom of inbox... might have to give that away too! … [Read more...]
Tiger Airways Australia continues to get its roar back
Tiger Airways Australia have been through the mill last year when at one point - the entire airline was grounded for 6 weeks by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) last year. At the moment Tiger is operating its limit of 32 sectors a day imposed by CASA, operating out of Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and The Gold Coast, using 7 out of it's 10 aircraft. It … [Read more...]
Prize Draw: Who wants a 5% Air Canada code?
Sitting in the depths of my in-box I have found an Air Canada 5% code (in lieu of a broken IFE system I had last year). Now it's going to expire shortly... so who wants it? It's got a short life - as travel must be completed by 29/01/2012. Terms: This offer is available on a new booking only. The 5% discount applies exclusively on Air Canada published fares and cannot be … [Read more...]
It’s a bit blowy out there…
For those of you travelling around the United Kingdom today, there are disruptions to train services being disrupted heavily, roads, and some flights being disrupted, rescheduled or cancelled due to the high winds that are causing major problems (see BBC News) . Cancellations galore on the rail network - see http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/today.html BA … [Read more...]
LOLCats are uninpressed at ICHG…
It's amazing. News of ICHG's changes have reached the land of LOLCats. And they're asking a question. WHY???? Sadly, I doubt kittehs understand the idea of "enhancing" things to kingdom come. They seem mostly concerned with cheezeburgers or other noms. Me? I have plans with my ICGH points. Put it like this. I've dumped 150,000 points in 2 days... … [Read more...]
Germanwings grows up a little – now will earn Miles and More miles…
Well here's a turn up for the books with Germanwings, with them allowing passengers to earn Miles and More STATUS miles. Miles and More of course, is the "Integrated" mileage programme of Lufthansa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Austrian and other Lufthansa companies. Germanwings runs its own little club called "Boomerang Club", but for those who are chasing every single … [Read more...]
Iberia pilots to walk out again…
If you've flying Iberia next week, I'd consider having some alternative plans in your pocket as SELPA - the Spanish Pilots Union are going out on strike. Again. The pilots who have been out on strike during the festive period (18th December and 29th December 2011) caused about a 1/3rd of all Iberia flights being cancelled. What's more annoying for travellers is the next … [Read more...]
Travel Technology – This is how I roll…
Gary has written about his travel tech. As a paid up member of The IT Crowd (and yes, I have said "Have you tried switching it off and on" more than I care in my career so far), this is my travel kit when I haul anchor. Minor disclaimer - as well as an IT Person, I am a Photographer. The kit is therefore tailored to that need too. Computer Yes, I'm a Mac (and for me … [Read more...]
Priority Club introduces a 50k redemption tier
InterContinental Priority Club is re-jigging it's award chart, with the introduction of a 50K (50,000) points redemption stay on some InterContinental Hotel properties. Additionally, it seems that Crown Plaza has a 35,000 point redemption charge for some properties Data - Priorityclub.com - Click the image to enlarge Addtional notes from others … [Read more...]
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