United Bonus Miles

An exclusive offer, just for you: Fly your way to 50,000 bonus award miles

My travel is way down this year and I received an email from United offering me 50,000 bonus miles if I spend $6,500 on airfare flown before November 30.  I don’t know if others are getting emails like this and what their targets are, but keep your eyes open for an offer to your inbox. This all seems to follow United’s new “what have you spend lately” take on loyalty.

Spending Milestones

Upgrades are more Difficult These Days

Happy Friday

I finally have a trip scheduled for next week.

I Get To See EWR - Twice!

ACJ350 XWB Idea

I'm not sure who would buy it, but Airbus is trying to sell private versions of the A350.  It seems like an odd product because the 747 has the most style for a head of state and the 787 is good value. I prefer the ACJ319, but the 747 looks cooler.

747 Style Can't Be Topped

American Devalues AAdvantage

In a shock to no one, American announced they are changing the AAdvantage miles program. It'll will be just like, more or less, United and Delta. No real change for me since I don't fly American, but here's a more detailed analysis.

They Both Follow Delta's Moves

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Thanks Mom for the pictures of British Airways flight 3.  The Club World London City service on a A318 had 8 passengers and 5 flight attendants. That's a better ratio than in Lufthansa first.

LCY Airport is a Great Option for London

Onboard BA's A318

QANTAS A330 Sydney to Perth

QANTAS's new business suite is the best premium cabin seat I've flown domestically.  It's also better than all seats I've flown, but Lufthnsa's A380 first and British Airways' A380 first. The seats are new and go full flat. Every seat has direct aisle access and a huge TV.

A330 Business Class Cabin

Seat Fully Reclined

The A330 seats are much better than the QANTAS A380 I took in from Dallas.  Now that I am certain QANTAS knows what a good seat is, they should start refitting their A380 fleet immediately. 

Lamb Entree - Outstanding

The food was the best of my trip and the service polite and efficient.  This flight surpassed my expectations the most of any this year.

Staggered Cabin Configuration

I Loved This Flight

Another View

Starter Plate

Even QANTAS uses A330 in marketing as their flagship product. The A380 is from a different era.

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Happy June

Did you survive Memorial Day travels?

Happy Bank Holiday