Economy Class & Beyond

Don’t forget to use your Diamond Club 10% Discount

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For those of us who are still wallowing in the loss of the MBNA Diamond Club Credit Card, there's one feature still to use before the lights go out. And it's not just making sure you get all your miles out of your Diamond Club Account. I'm referring to the generous 10% off British Airways fares that Diamond Club Members can enjoy. To access the discount: Go to … [Read more...]

Diamond Club Credit Card holder? Don’t forget your 10% BA Discount!

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For those of use who still hold MBNA Diamond Club Credit Cards (or the old BMI Mastercard, BMI Visa/Amex card), there's something I haven't been taking advantage of... and you need to as it saves money. How does 10% off BA Flights sound? I like that too... so it's a good idea take advantage of it... Firstly, you'll need to head to your Diamond Club account at … [Read more...]

FTA Awards: BMI wins a Special Recognition Award

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Those of you with long memories will remember GhettoIFE's home airline (before I switched to British Airways) of bmi  British Midland International, and the joy of BMI Diamond Club Why was it so filled with joy? It had great value redemptions, it was easy to earn miles, easy to obtain and retain status and apart from the ICC, it had one of the first social media outlets … [Read more...]

A Last Star Fling? So… No More Star Alliance for me?

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A Last Star Alliance Fling? To Chicago with United Airlines and Air Canada LHR-IAD-ORD, ORD-YYZ-LHR So... No more Star Alliance flying for me? Index: An Apology and The Introduction To London Heathrow, BMI Lounge, Star Alliance Lounge United UA923 London Heathrow – Washington Dulles International TSA Shenanigans, United UA221 Washington Dulles to … [Read more...]

A Last Star Fling? Homeward Bound

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A Last Star Alliance Fling? To Chicago with United Airlines and Air Canada LHR-IAD-ORD, ORD-YYZ-LHR Homeward Bound. Index: An Apology and The Introduction To London Heathrow, BMI Lounge, Star Alliance Lounge United UA923 London Heathrow – Washington Dulles International TSA Shenanigans, United UA221 Washington Dulles to Chicago … [Read more...]

A Last Star Fling? Air Canada AC856 Toronto Pearson – London Heathrow

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A Last Star Alliance Fling? To Chicago with United Airlines and Air Canada LHR-IAD-ORD, ORD-YYZ-LHR Air Canada AC856 Toronto Pearson International - London Heathrow T3 (Including the joy of Canadian Immigration and the Air Canada O’Hare and United Club B7) Index: An Apology and The Introduction To London Heathrow, BMI Lounge, Star Alliance Lounge … [Read more...]

A Last Star Fling? Hyatt Regency O’Hare

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A Last Star Alliance Fling? To Chicago with United Airlines and Air Canada LHR-IAD-ORD, ORD-YYZ-LHR The Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Index: An Apology and The Introduction To London Heathrow, BMI Lounge, Star Alliance Lounge United UA923 London Heathrow – Washington Dulles International TSA Shenanigans, United UA221 Washington Dulles to Chicago … [Read more...]

A Last Star Fling? One Time Exception: Chicago Water Taxi

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A Last Star Alliance Fling? To Chicago with United Airlines and Air Canada LHR-IAD-ORD, ORD-YYZ-LHR One Time Exception: Chicago Water Taxi Index: An Apology and The Introduction To London Heathrow, BMI Lounge, Star Alliance Lounge United UA923 London Heathrow – Washington Dulles International TSA Shenanigans, United UA221 Washington Dulles … [Read more...]

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