A few months ago I teased about going on a trip to Turkey. I may have cleverly stated I would be spending Thanksgiving in Turkey, but the intent all along was to make it a trip for 2013. The stars finally aligned a few weeks ago when my brother and my dad booked their flights to Istanbul for a week in April. I did not book my flight on the same itinerary, because I was … [Read more...] about Someone Please Explain Delta Airlines Carrier Imposed International Surcharges
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Reader Question: Best Way to Get from DFW to SJD on AA Miles
Reader Question from Molly in Dallas, TX: Do you have any tips for last minute frequent flyers from Dallas (DFW) to Cabo San Lucas (SJD). Direct Flights Only. Dates of Travel are 1/2/2013 to 1/5/2013. Need to Fly American. I have plenty of American Airlines and American Express points. DFW to SJD Flights in the New Year Thanks for the question Molly. You are my first reader … [Read more...] about Reader Question: Best Way to Get from DFW to SJD on AA Miles
Europe for Under $1,000 on Alitalia and Delta are Back Again
European travel was available for less than $1,000 last month and appears to be back again for two Skyteam Alliance members. Both Alitalia and Delta have sent emails announcing that similar deals are available if you can book by November 27th. For the Alitalia deals, origins appear to be from East coast cities in the US and fly to a variety of large cities in Italy. For … [Read more...] about Europe for Under $1,000 on Alitalia and Delta are Back Again
A Roller Coaster to Good Fortune Mixed With Some Praise for Delta
Delta Delay Waives Change Fees Today Jeffsetter is flying to San Jose for a conference at Google. At the time I booked the flight, I was under the impression that I would not have enough MQM's to qualify for Platinum status again this year, so I booked an indirect flight through Seattle (even though direct was available). Sure enough, I hit Platinum status with Delta last … [Read more...] about A Roller Coaster to Good Fortune Mixed With Some Praise for Delta
Thanksgiving in Turkey for Less than $1,000
Thanksgiving in Istanbul Turkey? I guess I have always wanted to go to Turkey, but never really thought much about when it would happen. Sure, it looks beautiful and I have heard many great things about the area, but it hasn't been in my top 10 destinations at any point recently. Then somehow I started seeing cheap flights to Turkey everywhere. It started when I was … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving in Turkey for Less than $1,000
Air France Lounge at Paris CDG Airport (Terminal 2E, K Gates)
Trip Summary: Back in January of 2012 I decided to put my frequent flyer mileage knowledge, skills and learnings to the test and book the honeymoon of our dreams for my wife and me. While it took several months for the plans to fully materialize, the result was an amazing, while not always seamless trip. This is not only a recap of the trip we took and how we got there, but … [Read more...] about Air France Lounge at Paris CDG Airport (Terminal 2E, K Gates)
Want to Visit Africa? KLM Has some Last Minute Deals to Africa
KLM Flights to Africa "on sale" (but not really) KLM sent a targeted email to Flying Blue Members announcing several last minute fair specials to several African destinations for travel originating in the US. Destinations listed are in Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria, with several others available. Is this a good deal? A quick flight search from New York to Nairobi shows … [Read more...] about Want to Visit Africa? KLM Has some Last Minute Deals to Africa
Expert Flyer Adds Support for 20 Additional Airlines – All of Star Alliance
Premium travel search service Expert Flyer has completed integration with 20 new airlines for their service, giving them access to all airlines in the Star Alliance. You can now view flight availability on the following airlines from within Expert Flyer: Adria Airways (JP) ANA (NH) Asiana Airlines (OZ) Austrian (OS) Blue1 (KF) Croatia Airlines (OU) Egyptair … [Read more...] about Expert Flyer Adds Support for 20 Additional Airlines – All of Star Alliance
Air France Business Class Review: Detroit (DTW) to Paris (CDG)
Mauritius, Munich, Oktoberfest, Berchtesgaden and Paris: Air France Business Class Review Detroit to Paris Trip Summary: Back in January of 2012 I decided to put my frequent flyer mileage knowledge, skills and learnings to the test and book the honeymoon of our dreams for my wife and me. While it took several months for the plans to fully materialize, the result was an … [Read more...] about Air France Business Class Review: Detroit (DTW) to Paris (CDG)