2014 New Year Resolution post.
Unless you follow me regularly on Twitter, Does anyone still remember the early days when I used this logo?
Following up on the 90 day ‘rule’ for Global Entry
Yesterday’s post queried the dubious rule of whether my Global Entry interview would need to take place within 90 days of online notification of conditional approval. The ultra-efficient Larry Panetta responded within 1 working day after I pasted him this quote: Approved Global Entry program applicants have 30 days from the date of their online…
Strange things on my Global Entry application
A few months back I mentioned that some more countries were being added to the Global Entry programme for the USA, the UK being one of them. Well as of 4th December 2013 they decided to close it for all new UK applicants with no notice. This is because the UK Border Agency would not…
NS Group tickets extended until 31st March 2014
As the clock struck midnight last night I had wondered what the fate of the NS Group ticket would be.
Merry Christmas to you all!
A very merry Christmas to all readers across the world! I’m in the sunnier climates of Central America escaping the European chills. Here’s a nice photo I took a few days ago of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala.
Don’t do what I did and miss your credit card sign-up bonus…
Even old timers make silly mistakes sometimes! I’ve just discovered I missed my credit card sign up bonus, because of miscommunication. In July I successfully applied for the UK’s version of the SPG American Express card, which had a 20 000 point sign up bonus if you hit £1000 spend in 3 months. For me…
KLM’s new boarding procedure begins
KLM, starting 1st November, has begun a new trial boarding procedure on flights to Berlin, Budapest and Helsinki. Their official press release is here.
Guest post: 10 reasons to fly Star Alliance instead of Skyteam…from the perspective of a Dutch man.
The fun about having a blog called “Points to be Made” is that if I want to rant or say anything ludicrous, then it still fits the title. This post comes from Mike who writes the blog “Ik Vlieg Veel” (That means “I fly a lot” to you and me!). We’ve been in contact since we…
Beginners’ Quiz #1. How many will you get right?
I had this new idea of doing a quiz to keep readers on their toes. There are no prizes, but hopefully it’ll reinforce some knowledge you know, or find ways to gather ones you don’t!
Win Star Alliance Gold!
Star Alliance have just posted something interesting on Facebook. There are 36 prizes of Star Alliance gold to be won.
Don’t forget to ‘like’ or ‘follow’ Points to be Made!
Just a quick reminder that I’m also trying to promote my Facebook page here, and also my Twitter page here. Why should you bother to add either? Well because when I post something out, it usually takes up to an hour or two for BoardingArea’s automatic systems to pick up my new post. For something…
290 Avios (maybe more) using the “Avios Suitcase” Facebook app
Another 290 Avios are up for grabs from one of their Facebook initiatives, Avios Suitcase.
Anyone in Amsterdam Schiphol 8th November, or Heathrow T5 on 10th November?
I’m visiting home next weekend and will be flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Friday 8th November in the evening. Since I tend to finish work a little earlier on Fridays and will be probably be heading straight for the airport, maybe a mini get together is of the order? Likewise, I’ve got an evening…
New IHG Points Break list out now
Intercontinental Hotels Group’s quarterly list of discounted redemptions is out now, for booking made and completed between Friday 1st November 2013 to 31st January 2014.
Welcome to Oneworld, Qatar Airways!
Welcome to Qatar Airways who joins the Oneworld alliance today! This should be a big improvement on the sole Middle Eastern carrier, Royal Jordanian as it opens up quite a lot of Oneworld routes for many people across Europe, but sadly none for me in Amsterdam! My frustration with Oneworld routes continues!