Author: Staff Writers
Staff Writers
Changi Transit Overnight – What to do with your bags?
Many of our members still find Singapore an ideal transit point to onward destinations. In fact, Singapore can also be a good place to buy cheap tickets, although often on a different carrier to the one that you flew in on. To ensure the connection is met, some like to book an overnight stay at … Continued
Around the world in 6 months
This week we look at a trip report that’s on the bucket list for many travellers, using points to go around the world. To do this, many travellers make use of a OneWorld award. Offering good value, travel for up to 35,000 miles can be made for just 140,000 points plus taxes as a return … Continued
Airline Status: Useless in the pointy end?
One of our members (who clearly has discovered the best value redemptions) asks an interesting question: Assuming I only travel on J/F flights earned via CC and redeemed on points. Status runs etc seem bit irrelevant? Only advantage is extra baggage allowance? What other advantages are there? So what are the pointy end passengers missing … Continued
Capsule Hotels – how to avoid Singapore’s Expensive Hotels
This week we look at a way of solving an increasingly common problem. How to visit Singapore and its environs without paying too much for a bed? If you have not been to Asia before, then you would probably not be aware that rooms are advertised as ++, those pluses being an additional 10% compulsory … Continued
Fraud Fears when making a Travel Booking
One member feared the worst when they received an email from a hotel confirming a booking for a reservation they never made. This member had visited the hotel previously but had not made a booking for the coming weeks. Our members concerns grew when the hotel confirmed that the reservation had been made via a … Continued
The end of First Class to Europe for under $3,000?
As March draws to a close, one of the more significant mergers of the airline industry takes another step to completion. US Airways will join its merger partner, American Airlines, as a One World member airline, leaving the Star Alliance at the same time. So what does this mean for frequent flyers? Eventually the frequent … Continued
Circling the Pacific to Canada – why fly direct?
Sometimes the best option is not the most obvious one. That’s certainly the case when it comes to airlines and airfares at times. This week we see one of our members having to do a short-notice trip to Canada from Tasmania. While their client is paying, they still need to get the best value they … Continued
Express Car Rentals – A thief magnet?
You’ve probably seen the signs at your local shopping centre – don’t leave valuables in your parked car. And many of us have probably seen cars parked with windows down or doors unlocked. What is more unusual is to see keys in the ignition. But one place where you will probably see all of the … Continued
Friends, Family and Frequent Flyer Fortunes
Sharing your frequent flyer fortunes with family and friends can often be misunderstood. This week our members discuss how much they divulge to their loved ones about their frequent flyer activity. Some members keep their frequent flying activities in a strict cone of silence. They tire of friends complaining about the injustices of their own … Continued