Uh Oh: Norwegian Canceling Long-Haul Scandinavian Routes
Norwegian Air has been going through difficult financial times. After a failed takeover attempt by IAG, many wondered whether Norwegian would be next. Given all the European low cost carriers that have liquidated lately, it’s almost been a surprise that Norwegian hasn’t joined them. However, things have seemed to be moving in the right direction as of late. The airline reported a record profit last quarter and recently...
The Best Mileage Program You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
What makes a great frequent flyer program? For some it’s value of the program’s miles. For others, it’s the ease of redemption. Maybe it’s the perks that come with elite status. The unfortunate reality is, you’re probably not going to get one program that checks all the boxes. Let’s take Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, for example. It’s one of my favorite frequent flyer programs. If based on the...
Business Class Deal: Newark to Paris for $993 Round Trip
For those of you not familiar with La Compagnie, they’re an all-business class airline based in Paris. While they’re not a member of any of the major alliances, they offer incredibly competitive fares between the US and France. The airline recently started flying Airbus A321neos with fully-flat business class seats between the countries. The Deals As One Mile at a Time points out, La Compagnie is currently offering round...
They’re Back: More Lufthansa and Swiss First Deals
Earlier this week, we shared a great first class fare to North American in Lufthansa and Swiss First. While those deals were great, they were also short-lived. The exciting news is, those deals are back. The even more exciting news is that there’s are more deals to go along with it. The Deals Thanks again to Flashpacker Max for tipping us off to these deals. In addition to the North American deals, Lufthansa and Swiss are also...
Lounge Review: Primeclass Lounge, Zurich
Greetings from Switzerland! While the trip was fantastic (more to come on that later), I think I may have just found my new favorite Priority Pass lounge – the Primeclass Lounge Zurich. Location The Primeclass Lounge in Zurich is located in Terminal E. This terminal is typically used for long-haul international and non-Schengen flights. You’ll need to go through passport control and take the tram from the main terminal to...
First Class Sale: Swiss and Lufthansa First to the US from $2190
Unless you’re a Swiss elite or have a boatload of cash, you’re not flying Swiss First Class. However, there may be a chance for you to change that. Thanks to Swiss and Lufthansa’s latest sale, caviar and Porsche rides may be closer than you think.
Delta One Flash Sale: 98,000 Miles Round Trip to Europe
Delta is currently offering round trip flights in their Delta One business class for just 98,000 miles round trip. Considering they often charge more than that for a one-way ticket, this is a great value. The Delta Skymiles flash sale only runs until tomorrow (Nov 14), so you’ll need to act fast.
Deal Alert: Business Class from New York to India $1,680
Air China seems determined to give us some great deals in business class lately and I’m not exactly in a hurry for them to stop. Recently, they offered return flights between Europe and Australia for as low as $1,600. While that deal was great if you already lived in Europe or willing to position, it didn’t necessarily help you if you were based in the US. Well thankfully, Air China has deals for the US-centric deal...
Business Class Deal: Germany to Australia from $1,600, Southeast Asia from $1,200
(Image courtesy of flickr.com) Black Friday is fast approaching. With less than three weeks to go, Airlines will be fighting for your wallet share with some great deals sure to pop up. The airlines know you only have so much time and money to spend and want to be the first to get your money before a competitor does. It looks like Air China wants to get a head start on that, rolling out some great deals out of Germany in honor of...
50% Off British Airways Award Flights
No one ever wants to pay more points to fly from Point A to Point B. Unfortunately, when it comes to airline miles, the airlines seem to raise award prices like they’re going out of style. However, British Airways is hoping to give you a little relief when it comes to award bookings. From now until November 21st, you can book British Airways award tickets for up to 50% off. The Details The best deals will be found in economy and...