Getting around Heathrow airport can be a pain - least of all, when you're staying in a hotel on the Heathrow perimeter, and you're thinking about using that license to print money - the Heathrow Hoppa or a taxi. Thankfully, there are plenty of alternatives to move around the Heathrow area - and in a lot of cases, they're free! I'm sure you're aware of the free train … [Read more...]
Heathrow Airport WiFi increased free allowance to 4 to 8 hours… but is it worth it?
Heathrow Airport has finally got it into its head that actually providing passengers with free WiFi is a good thing. To begin with, they offered 45 minutes - or 1 hour 30 if you were a Heathrow Rewards member. I wandered into LHR this morning at the crack of dawn (well - dawn hasn't broken yet, but that's besides the point), and saw a new sign on my travels: 4 hours … [Read more...]
What’s in the Air Berlin Welcome Kit? (Apart from 500 free miles!)
Air Berlin were offering a 1500 miles bonus sign-up recently for their TopBonus (as opposed to its usual 500 miles), so for a giggle I decided to sign up and see what bonus items arrive. By the way: it seems the 1500 offer is over, and it's gone to 500 miles at … [Read more...]
Jumping up on Status – FREE STUFF AHEAD!
Hat tip to Lucky at One Mile at a Time - But it's that time of the year - Free beanies for those who want them!!!! Free Star Alliance Silver for 90 Days with US Airways Ok it is US Airways, but hear me out, but if you want Star Alliance Silver on the cheap, and a way to avoid luggage fees and have the remote possibility of upgrades for 90 days, US Airways is waiving the … [Read more...]