I wrote about the CTA decision on the RGN mistake fare around a month ago. Today, it seems like Swiss sent in a letter to the CTA asking them to “review and rescind” the decision. It also seems that they read my blog, as they’re basing some of their argument on what I wrote. You can…
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Free Langham Voyager (Mid-Tier) Elite Status!
Last year, View from the Wing posted about free Langham Voyager status. It is back…. sort of. You can legitimately signup with the first nine digits of your Visa Infinite (which works for Canadians! :P) should you want to not bend the rules. Or you can just enter invitation 453826123 which worked as well when…
United and Marriott Announce New Partnership: RewardsPlus
United has finally revealed what the changes were from their cryptic tweet last week, and it is a hotel partnership similar to the Delta and SPG Crossover Rewards. Here are the details of the benefits that are coming from this partnership: Status Match for United Elite members: Premier Gold, Platinum, 1k and Global Services can…
How to book an “interesting” US Airways Award routing
I just ticketed two awards which will blow your mind (unfortunately I am not permitted to talk about them or FT will beat me up), and as you may know if you follow me on Twitter I had the wonderful enjoyment of having conversations with call center agents sales representatives (that’s what the hold music calls…
Aeroplan Distinction Launch Promotion
Aeroplan is launching a promo with their new Distinction program, which I wrote about here. It seems like any members who reach dBlack will receive an additional 10,000 Aeroplan and members who reach dDiamond status will receive an addition 5,000 miles in additional to the 10,000 miles from dBlack qualification. Registration is required for the promotion, which you can…
Aeroplan Promo: “Earn Thousands of Aeroplan Miles”
Must register for the promotion and is a nice bonus for those who already have paid travel planned. Terms and Conditions are here. Flying to or from eligible Canadian airports really pays off when you travel with Air Canada. For a limited time, earn 500 bonus miles on any fare, every time you take off or land at…
American Miles for sale at 2.3 cents!
American Airlines is again having a points sale with tiered bonuses on purchased miles via points.com. You can purchase miles here. The bonuses are as follows: Unfortunately Canadian residents will get tacked with HST/GST which brings the price up to around just under $1700 (for BC anyways where the soon to be scrapped HST is 12%).…
Singapore announces new premium classes
Singapore Air just released images of the new business and first class seats that it plans to introduce on the 77W’s and new A350’s with. This is a video from Youtube with some footage. Here are some photos from AUSBT: This is the new business class which will first be on the SIN-LHR route. I…
Details of Aeroplan’s Enhancements: Other Changes
This is a continuation of my evaluation on Aeroplan’s changes which I discussed here. I’ve split this analysis into four parts. This is the final post in the series of four: Part I – Distinction Part II – Award Chart Part III – Co-branded Credit Cards Part IV – Various other bits and pieces, including market-fares flight awards (This…
Award Program Redemption Satisfaction
I came across this article and survey a few days ago and thought it would be nice to share. Apparently, Frequent Business Traveller asked frequent flyers to rate their award programs. The answers were either “very satisfied”, “satisfied”, or “not satisfied.” Here are the results: I am really surprised at is how Aeroplan places at…
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