Singapore Unveils Industry Leading First Suites & Business Class by Sam Helmy November 4, 2017 43 The battle for premium luxury travel never ends! Six months after Qatar revolutionized Business class with the introduction of the Qsuites, Singapore has unveiled its new First-class suites and Business class seats, and they are every bit as good as you would expect from the airline that first introduced the double bed in the sky.
No-Fee Uber Visa Card – up to 5% Uber Cash by Sam Helmy November 2, 2017 55 Barclays has overhauled its co-brand Uber Visa Card, revamping the bonus categories and changing the rewards the card earns from straight cash back to Uber Cash. Catch our review of the card for all the details.
How to Replace Non-Compliant State ID’s Affected by the Real ID Act by Jess Farley October 27, 2017 19 Starting October 20, 2018, residents of states impacted by the Real ID Act will need to update their identification to a TSA approved ID to fly any commercial flight, domestic or international. The states involved have all failed to issue a drivers license or state ID that is compliant with the Real ID Act. Who knows if this revised date will stick, but it is something to be aware of.
Enhanced Security Measures Implemented on US Bound Flights by Sam Helmy October 27, 2017 18 This year aviation security has been dominated by the US Electronics Travel Ban, which came to an end last July. As of Thursday, October 25, 2017, new security procedures have been implemented globally on all flights heading to the US. Airlines that fail to comply with the new security screening procedures fully will face a return of the electronics ban.
Redeem Defunct Air Berlin Miles for Travel on Etihad by Sam Helmy October 25, 2017 34 If you have a pile of miles in the Air Berlin Topbonus program, Etihad has thrown you a lifeline as you can redeem Topbonus miles for flights on Etihad. The offer covers travel through March 28, 2018. We've got a screen grab for the promotion as well in case it disappears online.
Delta Global Upgrades Now Valid on Aeromexico by Sam Helmy October 17, 2017 4 Delta has announced that its regional and global upgrades for Platinum and Diamond Medallion members can now be used on Aeromexico.
Lufthansa Buys up More Than Half of Air Berlin by Sam Helmy October 16, 2017 28 Air Berlin has confirmed that a deal has been struck with Lufthansa, for the sale of more than half of the company to the German aviation giant.
United Re-Introduces Singapore Award Redemptions Online by Sam Helmy October 14, 2017 29 United has reintroduced booking Singapore awards online, which is long overdue after it suspended the option back in 2013.
