Even though Royal Air Maroc Joins Oneworld….

  Royal Air Maroc announced yesterday that they are joining Oneworld.  This is definitely great news for Oneworld airline's customers for a variety of reasons. Interlined tickets will be available and you'll get award booking...

Capital One Miles to Become Transferable; New Bonus Offers

For many years, there have been 4 main "transferable currencies" in the miles and points game: * American Express Membership Rewards * Chase Ultimate Rewards * Citi ThankYou * SPG (now Marriott) Barclays tried getting into the transferable currency...

How to book a First Class award to Europe for 50,000 points (aka “Using...

Specifically, a First Class or a Business Class award.... The Airline: Amercian Airlines The Arbitrage: Book the American Airlines flights using Etihad Airways miles The cost: 50,000 Etihad miles (plus minor fees) for a one-way flight from anywhere...

Review: Etihad A380 Business Studio – Sydney to Abu Dhabi

I needed a way home from Sydney to New York City for two people (and not in coach!) just after New Years. This is something of a unicorn redemption. Carriers are notoriously tight with...

The Electronics (laptop) ban is all but over – Just Saudia remains

Great news for those that fly to the US (or connect!) from the Middle East. The laptop ban is over on all Middle East carriers except Saudia - and even they expect to be...

Electronics (laptop) bans are ending one by one for Middle East carriers

Great news for those that fly to the US (or connect!) from the Middle East. The laptop ban is slowly being lifted airline by airline. In March, the laptop ban was announced suddenly and meant...