Today’s Lesson: How NOT to Use Avios
I wanted to use Avios and save some money. But not so badly that I was willing to pay extra cash just to ALSO redeem...
Bangkok
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Thailand aims to cull Open Skies policy
Could Thailand stem its growth as an aviation hub in order to stabilize its infrastructure and improve safety ratings? And, when it does, what will...
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Thai Airways dropping first class to Sydney – 26 Oct 14
Chalk up another loss for the first class flying world: Thai Airways is down-gauging their flights to Sydney, cutting a common award option into Australia.
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One night in Bangkok…
And I mostly just slept. Doesn’t have quite the same ring to it as the infamous song by Murray Head, but it is true. I...
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Virgin America, Singapore Air announce frequent flyer reciprocity
The partnership between Virgin America and Singapore Air has deepened with the announcement this week of frequent flyer reciprocity between the two programs. Members in...
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In flight: Royal First Class on Thai Airways’ A380
Adding on an extra segment from Hong Kong to Bangkok as part of our award trip to try the Singapore suites was basically free. Same...
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The “final call” for SAS: 6,000 jobs to be cut
SAS, the airline half-owned by the governments of Sweden, Norway and Denmark, has indicated they will cut 6,000 jobs, sell off assets and renegotiate contracts...
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Norwegian details long-haul strategy, including operations in Bangkok
Not many budget carriers operate long-haul routes targeted at low-yield holiday destinations. Even fewer operate crew bases thousands of miles from their home base. Norwegian...
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In flight: Smooth as Silk with Thai
Booking my award flight on the non-stop Newark to Singapore flight was a huge win and opened up a ton of opportunities for me. Among...
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Thai Airways to cut non-stop service to the USA
Thai Airways has announced the end of their non-stop service between Thailand and the United States. The flights will be reduced from the current daily...