Best views of Mexico City? (rooftop, hotel, etc.)
Hi All I have plans to be in MXC from Wednesday til Sunday and although most of it will be on business I have an extra day when I arrive to enjoy myself. Since I am a timelapse photographer I am...
View ArticleDar es Salaam Terminal 3
It's huge. It's empty (so far). It's... pretty sterile, but not bad. No sign of an open lounge - there are two airport lounges and one CIP lounge signed. I'm in Y without status today anyway, and...
View ArticleLounge access SIN on arrival
Hi, I am hoping somebody can provide an answer to the following question. I am flying business with Swiss from ZRH-SIN and continuing with Economy from SIN-CHC. Would I be able to access the Business...
View ArticleSame route, same day, same airline -- different flight times?
This is probably a newbie question, but it's been bothering me -- UAL operates several daily nonstop routes from RAP to DEN. On the day that I'm looking to fly, the 3pm flight is booked at 79 minutes,...
View ArticleWhy all the hate for BA ?
Most of the travel videos I watch or news items on airline ratings inevitably seem to descend into either jokes about Ryanair or criticism of how lousy BA is these days. Of particular focus is often...
View ArticleQuestions about Virgin's Setup at MAN
1. How far is the airport railway station from T2? On this note, where are the hotel shuttles located (I'm arriving the night before by train and staying at the Marriott near MAN). 2. The VS website...
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Bonvoy Elite Key Card
I don't know if this was posted. Last weekend, we were at the LeMeridien Suvarnabhumi and received regular key cards to our suite. This weekend at the LeMeridien Chiang Mai, we received these Bonvoy...
View ArticleNo "Middle Name" on JAL award tix
Anyone recently had any problems with a JAL tix with no middle name on booking. Passport has middle name, e-ticket does not. New contract of carriage between JAL and AS specifically states middle name...
View ArticleTAP Air Portugal participates in USA TSA ✅PreCheck program
Those departing the USA can avail themselves of the TSA PreCheck trusted traveler program to process airport security if they’re PreCheck approved and have their Trusted Traveler number in the flight...
View Article14 hour delay at MIA
Had an interesting experience at MIA last night. Had a 2 hour connection from POS and on to IAH. The baggage from the flight took an hour to show up, but this was an annoyance compared to the rest of...
View Articleupgrading paid stay using points?
Just wondering: Is there any way to upgrade a paid stay using points? Or was this SPG benefit eliminated during the merger? I'm aware of the option to straight-out redeem for a premium room / suite,...
View ArticleHonolulu HNL Terminal and shuttle Info
Hey all, We are flying Southwest into HNL tomorrow and I read that they've dedicated pretty much all of the G gates (new apparently) in terminal 2. I see on the terminal map that there's a Wiki-Wiki...
View ArticleUK text # +44 7480 785726
Has anyone had any luck contacting customer service via the UK text number? I keep getting not delivered messages. Could it be due to the chaos in HK overloading the system? Thanks
View ArticleCharging your phone in Paris cafes or shops
In the United States, it is considered perfectly normal to plug your phone charger into an electrical outlet in a Starbucks or even some small restaurants. Can you do this in Paris?
View ArticleSuccessful seat poacher on ATL-MDW today
I was in 3C and 3D was empty until door close. Heard the GA tell the FA she will send over who to upgrade. Guy from 10C moves into 3D. Prior to take off FA asks him for proof he was upgraded and he...
View ArticleHeads up! France: Speed limit 80 km/h but not posted
France has changed the speed limit to 80 Km everywhere in zones where the speed limit was 90 km/h (without posting new signs). This means even though the signs say 90, the speed limit is really 80....
View ArticleHeads up: Art Lounge (PP/Amex Plat) at EWR closed due to water leak
Was greeted by a lovely sign on the door upon arrival this afternoon (8/13), lounge is closed until further notice due to an emergency water leak. Figured others who may be taking the AirTrain to...
View ArticleGifts for Conrad Concierge Manager?
Met this guy at my first stay at a Conrad property in Asia. He upgraded us to a King Executive Bay View Suite on basis of my Diamond membership. The next year I only had gold, but we had exchanged...
View ArticleFrequency of J Menu Changes ex-US?
How often does IB change their J menus for their US routes? Twice annually or even less frequently (i.e. never)? Specifically, Ive flown BOS-MAD in J twice this year (Jan and May) and both times had...
View ArticleBonus Avios welcome offer question
Hello - I have a quick question someone might know thre answer to I am aware thr Amex have tightened up the rules about bonus Avios welcome offers, such that someone must wait 24 months between...
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