We’ve all heard that we should aim to use cash for Economy Class flights and save our points for more luxurious experiences in First and Business Class—but is it actually worth it? Continue reading…
Singapore Airlines’ First Class Suites, available exclusively on Airbus A380 flights, is one of the most aspirational premium products in the world and best uses of KrisFlyer miles. Continue reading…
Lufthansa First Class is an aspirational redemption for many points collectors but a difficult one to secure, as seats are first made available to Lufthansa Miles & More members, with remaining seats only released to Star Alliance partners 14 days prior to departure. Continue reading…
Following on from our post on the cheapest Qantas Points redemptions for luxurious Emirates flights, here are some ways you can enjoy the widest bed in the sky and fantastic lounges. Continue reading…
Star Alliance runs a number of shared lounges around the world, including the excellent Star Alliance Business Class Lounge Los Angeles in the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
A separate First Class Lounge is available for First Class passengers and offers à la carte dining and a more private setting. Continue reading…
Historically, access to Cathay Pacific awards was extremely generous, however, since changes made to the Asia Miles program in June 2018, availability of their cheapest Saver awards has tightened on many routes, likely due to the introduction of the third type of award fare, where previously there was just two. Continue reading…
I had long wanted to try British Airways’ only First Class service to Australia, with their daily Sydney – Singapore – London flight operated by a Boeing 777.
Award seat availability for using your points is not terrible, especially for well-planned or later bookings and availability is shown on the Qantas website. I redeemed 50,000 AAdvantage miles that I had purchased specifically for this flight. Continue reading…
This review is part of a three-week round-the-world holiday paid for using reward points. Following ten nights in Canada, my partner and I flew from Toronto to the Maldives via Dubai on Emirates in First Class. Continue reading…
This article is a recap of Matt’s travel planning for the Point Hacks Singapore meet up in September 2017.
Next month, I’ll be embarking on a four-week trip from the US to Australia via Southeast Asia and back again, taking seven flights across all four cabins.
In this post, I aim to provide you with insider knowledge to help you plan your next international trip by explaining why I chose each flight, how much I paid for it, and what my expectations are. Continue reading…
