American Express is currently running a new bumper sign-up offer for The Platinum Card. The standard bonus of 50,000 Membership Rewards points, which converts to 50,000 Avios, was already good. Apply now, however, and you will receive a sign-up bonus of 75,000 Membership Rewards points, which converts to 75,000 Avios, and £250 to spend at […]
There are just three nations in the world with air forces that operate strategic strike bombers: the United States, China, and Russia. Today the Chinese Air Force has the world’s largest bomber fleet by total number of planes, estimated at roughly 200 to 230 aircraft. The US Air Force (USAF) has the second largest with […]
The company’s 737s have historically been put together in the Renton area of the state, but with the end of 747 production at Boeing’s Everett facilities, there’s more space for 737 production to grow.
Emirates is aiming to be the next airline to offer exclusive showers onboard for its most elite passengers. While the Emirati carrier already offers the option of two showers on its Airbus A380 aircraft, the airline wants to take it one step further by looking at dedicated ensuites for every first-class passenger.
This is your reminder that American Express is currently offering an increased sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card, up from 20,000 to 40,000 points. If you meet the bonus criteria, you will receive 40,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend £5,000 within six months. Some people […]
As we covered here, the World of Hyatt hotel loyalty scheme is undergoing a big shake-up this year. The good news is that the scheme will retain a reward chart, which is very rare these days. The bad news is that the three pricing bands per category will be increased to five, meaning that there […]
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Suriname. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Suriname. If you decide to travel to Suriname: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department […]
United Airlines is the second-largest operator of the passenger-configured Boeing 767 and appears to be holding on to the aircraft for at least the next few years despite the oldest aircraft in the sub-fleet being over three decades old. Important reasons for the airline to hold on to the type include aircraft delivery delays for […]
Virgin Atlantic is currently running a special sign-up bonus on its Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard (now with a 36,000 Virgin Points bonus) and the free Virgin Atlantic Reward Mastercard (now with a 6,000 Virgin Points bonus). Click here for our full article and click here to apply. If you have the free Virgin Atlantic Reward […]
The nearest that any London airport has to Lufthansa’s First Class Terminal in Frankfurt (old review here) is Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class Wing. It’s not really a fair comparison, of course. Lufthansa’s First Class Terminal is a totally separate building, allowing you to check in, eat, drink, clear security and be driven (yes, driven) to […]