Earlier this year, I wrote about Marriott Rewards Travel Packages. You can refresh your memory by re-reading it here. But essentially these packages involve a combination of air miles and a certificate… Continue Reading
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Earn up to 10,000 Bonus Avios for Booking Hotels with Kaligo – Good Deal?
You can currently earn some pretty chunky Avios bonuses through booking hotels with Kaligo. You can earn 5,000 bonus Avios for spending £500+ or 10,000 bonus Avios for spending £1,000+ and it’s… Continue Reading
Business Class Manchester to USA ~£1000 (+ Earn 11,000 Avios!)
American Airlines has got some great sale fares from Manchester to the USA at the moment – starting at just over £1,000 Return. The cheapest flights are to Little Rock (Arkansas), but San Antonio… Continue Reading
21 Chances to Win 1 Million Miles with Star Alliance Mileage Millionaire (Great Competition!)
Star Alliance is celebrating its 20th Birthday with a cracking competition – Mileage Millionaire! There are now 28 Star Alliance member airlines with 21 loyalty programmes between them, and each… Continue Reading
Why Elite Status Doesn’t Matter at Hotels! – A Rebuttal to Conventional Wisdom
As Craig wrote in a previous article here, I somewhat controversially mentioned to him that I have some issues with elite status, particularly hotel elite status. Craig has laid down his reasons as to… Continue Reading
Reader Question – Why Should a European Go for Alaska Mileage Plan?
I always enjoying receiving feedback and questions from readers. (so feel free to jump in with comments here or queries on my Facebook or Twitter feeds for Flying Piggie) One such reader, Rich, got in… Continue Reading
Miles & More Mileage Bargains – and How to Earn ‘M&M’ Miles in the UK!
Earning Lufthansa Miles & More miles can be quite a challenge for UK residents if you do not fly on Star Alliance carriers frequently. Collecting them can be well worth the effort, however, because… Continue Reading
Earn Triple Avios at Very.com through the Avios e-Store
The Avios eStore is currently promoting a triple Avios offer with popular online store Very.com. Until 31st May 2017, you can earn 3 Avios per £1 spent rather than the usual 1 Avios per £1. As an additional… Continue Reading
Solving the Mystery of Christmas Island…
Ever heard of the Mystery of Christmas Island? Me neither, until earlier today… The Mystery of Christmas Island I thought I might have come across the craziest Miles redemption I’d ever seen,… Continue Reading
EU Call for Urgent Discussions With US Over Possible Electronics Cabin Ban
News agency Reuters reported last night that the European Union has been seeking urgent dialogue with Washington over the proposed extension of the electronics cabin ban to include flights from Europe… Continue Reading