In July 2018, Etihad had introduced a fee for selecting 'Standard' seats in advance. This was applicable on all flights and all members. This move was expected given Etihad's focus on going back to profitability. I just received an email from Etihad Guest wherein it is … [Read more...] about Etihad Makes Standard Seat Selection Free for Premium Members
[Last Day] 50% off at all JA Resorts & Hotels with Emirates Islamic Cards
JA Resorts & Hotels has a sum total of 7 properties. 5 of these are in Dubai. The others are in Seychelles and Maldives. Most of these are resort properties with a few aparthotels thrown in the mix. I have never stayed at the chain before. However, the pictures look good. … [Read more...] about [Last Day] 50% off at all JA Resorts & Hotels with Emirates Islamic Cards
Fake News – Man from Saudi Arabia Bought 2 Airbus A350s with His Credit Card
Yesterday, I read an incredible piece on a news website. This was not the only site that published this. Several local and international (some of them quite famous) were carrying this news. Saudi Man Accidentally Buys 2 Airbus A350s So the story goes like this. A citizen of … [Read more...] about Fake News – Man from Saudi Arabia Bought 2 Airbus A350s with His Credit Card
Some Passengers Took an Airline to Court Over Honoring Error Fares
Airlines rely a lot on technology and IT systems - particularly with regards to fares and ticket bookings. This along with human mistakes can sometimes lead to error fares. These fares can look similar to promotional fares that most airlines offer. The only difference would be … [Read more...] about Some Passengers Took an Airline to Court Over Honoring Error Fares
Book Al Maha Resort Before Marriott Changes Kick In
After the integration of SPG and Marriott and the introduction of Marriott Bonvoy, a slew of changes were introduced. One of the major ones were the peak and off-peak redemption. At that time, we had no specific date on which this would be start. Now we have one. Peak and … [Read more...] about Book Al Maha Resort Before Marriott Changes Kick In