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Still wanting to make a Diamond Club redemption on Star Alliance airlines? You’re cutting it fine on the final day…

31/05/2012 by Kevincm

Well today is the final day to get your redemptions in on Star Alliance airlines with BMI Destination Miles. If you've left it till today after multiple warnings, here's a few heads up on the day: Turkish Airlines have let a few more flights back into the system, and are bookable Singapore Airlines have pulled all inventory on Diamond Club LOT have pulled any … [Read more...]

£20 Lufthansa Voucher up for grabs…. from Lufthansa!

30/05/2012 by Kevincm

It seems Lufthansa is in the mood to give away vouchers for once on for its United Kingdom customers. Whilst not as generous as the $60 voucher that was offered to the USA, the £20 vouchers are always welcome. Head to http://promotions.lufthansa.com/queens-jubilee to get a voucher Of course there are T&C's. The voucher can be redeemed between 31/05/2012 and … [Read more...]

Diamond Jubilee Weekend upcoming – expect travel madness

30/05/2012 by Kevincm

For those who aren't resident to the United Kingdom, it was decided to bin the late May Bank Holiday this year, and replace it with a Diamond Jubilee 4-day weekend. This begins on Saturday 2nd June and goes through to Tuesday 5th June. And if there's a Public Holiday/Bank Holiday, this is normally an excuse for any travel provider to really mess around with schedules and … [Read more...]

Planning a BMI Star Alliance redemption? Don’t bother

29/05/2012 by Kevincm

Seriously, I wouldn't bother right now making that Star Alliance redemption now. And this is the advice I'm now offering due to a lot of factors now coming together: Turkish Airlines were the first to pull their inventory LOT were close behind pulling their inventory And now reports of Singapore Airlines also pulling their seats Whilst it isn't too late to make a … [Read more...]

Saudi Arabian Airlines rebrands to Saudia, formally joins Skyteam

29/05/2012 by Kevincm

Well it seems Skyteam is making a major attempt to take on the some of the Middle Eastern airlines as Saudi Arabian Airlines formally joins Skyteam today. And to mark the occasion, there's a re-brand for the airline as they change from Saudi Arabian Airlines to Saudia - not that you could tell from their website, Skyteam's website or anywhere else for that matter. The … [Read more...]

Amercian Airlines confirms 3-4-3 down the back on the new 777-300ER’s

28/05/2012 by Kevincm

As I've hinted to and written on end, American Airlines have dropped the seatmaps of their new Boeing 777-300ER's. And in the same breath, confirms the airline doesn't like its Economy class passengers. The configuration has been confirmed as follows: First will be 1-2-1 Business will be 1-2-1 Main Cabin Extra will 3-3-3 Main Cabin (coach) will be the predicted … [Read more...]

Last Call: BMI Redemptions on Star Alliance metal end 31st May!

28/05/2012 by Kevincm

Not that I want to panic anyone, but for those who want to redeem on Star Alliance metal with BMI Diamond Club Destination Miles, we're now at the final crunch point for those redemptions. Remember the following: Ability to do Star Alliance redemptions ends 31st May 2012 Star Alliance privileges revoked from 1st June 2012. No earning on Star Alliance flights from 1st … [Read more...]

We have a winner (Win 1000 AA miles)!

27/05/2012 by Kevincm

a screenshot of a computer

Earlier today I ran the 60 entries in the Win 1000 American Airlines miles random draw with your Economy Class "Best of" Stories. Well I powered up random.org, and this is what came out... And according to the list, that was snuggliestbear with this little gem: My best economy flight was probably flying back from Buffalo to Chicago. Our flight went right over Niagara … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – BMI Baby Boeing 737-300

27/05/2012 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a BMI Baby Boeing 737-300 just about to touch down at East Midlands Airport after flying in from some destination. More of course next week! And yes, I'll be doing the draw for the 1000 miles in a bit. Check back in a few hours.... … [Read more...]

Airplane Repaint Saturday – Air New Zealand “All Blacks”

26/05/2012 by Kevincm

It's Saturday again, and before the Eurovision song contest kicks off, it's time to watch Boeing paint a 777-300ER for Air New Zealand into a very stylish "All Blacks" Livery. And that black is sharp. From next week, I'll be leaving plane painting behind for a while and go back to what happened in the past  on Saturdays. Yes, it's back with a vengeance- Safety Video … [Read more...]

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