The end of BMI Diamond Club.
The BMI Diamond Club’s official end has been announced. There were some decent features even during its years as a British Airways subsidiary, but this will soon finish.
Best EU roaming sim card? Mobile phone dilemmas…
Nomadic life has meant a shift in mobile phone provider is needed. But which plan to follow? A good option is presented here, but reader help may still be required.
The most expensive price per mile I have paid.
In a small attempt to re-coup some costs of the most expensive flight I have ever had to buy, here is a timelapse of the 40 minute flight from Amsterdam to Norwich.
Dealing with post-Brexit racial abuse
Incidents of Brexit racism are appearing in all parts of the UK. This post serves to inform traveller to and in the UK on what to do if they experience it.
More outstanding BA Tier Point run around Asia, from £0.91/TP.
A few weeks ago I put out some Malaysia Airlines deals which netted good tier points, especially out of Thailand. Well there’s more up for grabs this time out of Taiwan.
British Airways allows free transfers in North Korea!
This British Airways fare has an unusual rule allowing free transfers in North Korea. Help me see whether it is bookable or not!
Aeromexico Status match
AeroMexico’s status match campaign has sprung up and I thought it was worth spreading the information. There appears to be only sparse information over at Status Matcher, and what is there seems old. For the novices I wrote a post last year to introduce status matches here. As per usual status match requirements you will need to…
Book NOW: Ultra cheap BA tier points on Malaysia Airlines. £0.69/TP!
In term of insanely cheap BA Tier Point routes, there aren’t many cheaper than this, but you must book TODAY!
Going nomadic!
I just waved an overdue goodbye to The Netherlands a couple of weeks ago. The last 3 years since I moved there took the buzz out of my life and I really had to get out.
Quicktip: Flying Blue April Promo Awards now out
This month’s list of Flying Blue Promo Awards destinations is out. Since I am not a particularly avid Flying Blue collector it’s been a while since I took a good look at these promotions. The full list is available here. The majority of the 50% discounts this time round are for flights between Europe the Middle…
The basic financial errors beginners in air miles make
In this post we go over some non-mainstream advice which beginners of the air miles hobby should take on board.
AMAZING DEAL / ERROR FARE: Copenhagen to Taipei, KLM Business Class €666 round trip
Get in quick – I don’t know how long this will last! It falls beneath my “error fare” threshold as outlined here, reading the fare rules carefully and judging by the travel dates I think this one has a small chance of being legitimate. Booking period: up to 29th February 2016 Outbound Dates: 21-31st…
Quicktip: IHG Point Breaks list out now
Every two months IHG releases a new list of hotels bookable for just 5000 points per night. In recent times this has not been as brilliant value as when it first appeared 2 or 3 years ago. The latest list is available for stays up to 30th April 2016.
New countries added to the UK’s Registered Traveller Service.
The UK’s Registered Traveller Service has included 4 new countries for eligible citizens.
Also Syrian? Only Syrian.
Do you know the rules regarding the US Visa Waiver Program and their recent changes? Make sure you do before you next travel to there!