A very pleasant evening to you from Los Angeles, where I was happy to spend the entire week at home with my wife and son ahead of a major trip coming up this week (details coming).
Two major “sale” fares this week that I have jumped on — one to Australia the other to New York. I hope many of you jumped on these incredible deals as well. In the week ahead I’ll write about how you can avoid missing out on future so-called mistake fares.
I’ll finish up my trip report with One Mile at a Time this week and then poll you on what trip report to start next.
TOP STORY: How I Scored an Incredible $600 R/T Business Class Fare to Australia
The key to avoid missing a great deal: decisiveness. Book now and ask questions later.
Booked! Over 20K Miles in Qatar Airways Business Class for $672
My thought process in booking a Qatar Airways business class trip from Ho Chi Minh City to New York for $672 r/t in business class.
One Surprising Reason to Buy United Basic Economy
Ironically, by booking a United Basic Economy seat you might end up with the best seat on the plane. Read why.
American Airlines Introduces the “Anti-Matthew Rule” on Award Tickets
AA now limits segments on award tickets. Read why I call it the “Anti-Matthew Rule” and how you can still take advantage of one generous award policy.
Challenge Accepted – Switching to United 1K
Read about Kyle’s decision to pursue 1K status on United Airlines.
REPORTS & REVIEWS
Flight Review: China Eastern A330 Business Class Shanghai To Colombo
Hotel Review: Hilton Colombo
Flight Review: Qatar Airways A340 Business Class Colombo to Doha
Lounge Review: Korean Air KAL Business Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
Lounge Review: SriLankan Serindib Lounge Colombo (CMB)
Flight Review: Royal Air Maroc 787 Business Class Doha To Casablanca
Lounge Review: Araliya Lounge Colombo (CMB)
Lounge Review: Oryx Lounge Doha (DOH)
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Casablanca (Regency Suite)
Flight Review: Royal Air Maroc “The Casablanca Lounge” (CMN)
NEWS & COMMENTARY
Booked! Over 20K Miles in Qatar Airways Business Class for $672
Cheap Qatar Airways Business Class Fare: Mistake or Not?
United Airlines Cuts Service to Hangzhou
Amazing: Pilot Lands Plane “Blind” After Hail Destroys Windshield and Nose
One Surprising Reason to Buy United Basic Economy
United Airlines Serves Best Champagne in the World? I’m Skeptical
Thuggish Former United Gate Agent Suing the Man He Assaulted!
Would You Turn In Your Seatmate to the Cops?
American Airlines Introduces the “Anti-Matthew Rule” on Award Tickets
When Will American Express Centurion Lounge Open at LAX?
Doctor Gropes Teen on United Flight, Walks Free
Heartwarming: 7-Year-Old Becomes AA Pilot
How I Scored an Incredible $600 R/T Business Class Fare to Australia
Challenge Accepted – Switching to United 1K
Drawbacks of Slow Travel With Children
WalletHub Saves Me From Credit Disaster
You’re a bitch
Uh…thanks?