The art of getting an upgrade

We have all heard the stories or seen it in the movies. You rock up to the check in counter after a terrible day, desperate for a flight upgrade. You ask, and the agent, feeling sorry for you, makes your day. However, we all know life is more often than not, very different to that … Continued

Premium Economy comes of age

When the first airliners flew there was only one class – First Class, with prices to match. Over the past 100 years or so we have seen the introduction of Economy Class, and in the late seventies, Business Class. With First Class out of the reach of many, we soon saw Business Class take its … Continued

Which First Class?

Some may see it as one of those first world problems; others no doubt wish it was a question they could ask seriously on a regular basis If money was no object. Europe was your destination. Which first class cabin would you travel in and why? Looking to do that once in a lifetime trip … 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