Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review Delta's economy … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: MSP -> AMS in Delta Economy Comfort
Flights
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
A Mistake So Good I’m Afraid to Post About It
Having followed travel bloggers for a few years now, I know that they are generally the first people to post when something bad happens to them (i.e. they try to redeem a deal and it doesn't work, bad service, etc.), yet they will profusely give compliments when they receive great service. They will usually "call out" an airline when a great deal or mistake fare is canceled, … [Read more...] about A Mistake So Good I’m Afraid to Post About It
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
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)