Greece 2021 Trip Report – Part 1
July 16, 2021
A trip to Greece has been on my to do list for a long time, but, I must admit, I was a bit put off by pictures of crowded beaches and tourist overrun islands. But when I learned that Greece is one of the first European countries to open to U.S.
LifeMiles Sweetspot: One-way to Europe in Business Class for 35,000 Miles
July 7, 2021
Avianca’s frequent flyer program, LifeMiles, is a program many people love to hate. Yes, there is a somewhat quirky web interface, hard to reach customer service and often the program doesn’t show the same award space as other Star Alliance partners.
United Polaris Review Covid Edition: Newark to Tel Aviv Polaris
June 24, 2021
Anna’s note: Israel is still closed to tourists and only Israeli citizens are allowed to enter. Please check updated travel restrictions before making any plans.
Know the Entry Requirements for Each Country
As travel resumes, it’s paramount to know each country’s requirements, even if you are just transiting through and are there for a short layover. I like IATA’s Travel Regulations Map and Kayak also maintains a comprehensive list of travel restrictions by country.
United has its own resource where you can check international travel requirements.
Dirt Cheap $650 Flat-Bed Business Fare, Europe to USA, Sept thru May
June 27, 2018
I tweeted this deal first from @MileValueAlerts. Follow @MileValueAlerts on Twitter and follow these directions to get a text message every time I tweet from that account. I tweet from @MileValueAlerts only a few times a month because it is designed to be used only for the best and most limited-time deals–like mistake fares–so that you aren’t bombarded by text messages.
TAP Portugal has got some incredible one-way, flat-bed Business Class fares right now between a few different western European cities and three east coast cities.
Qantas Business Open for Two to Australia Over 2018 Holidays (Outbound Only)
February 21, 2018
Business Class award space for at least two travelers is plentiful right now from the United States to Australia, mid November through December. There aren't a lot of return options on Qantas, so you'll likely need to find other award space for the other direction (think Air New Zealand, United, or American if you want to fly back to the United States).
Yes, I realize that it's just outbound award space and most people have to fly home.
Trip Report: Iberia A330 Business Class from São Paulo to Madrid
June 19, 2017
Very early on May 25 I flew from Buenos Aires, Argentina to São Paulo, Brazil.
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Trip Report: EVA Air Business Class from Los Angeles to Taipei
August 20, 2013
I recently had to take a quick trip to Bangladesh. While searching the United site, I found some good space on Thai, EVA, United and Asiana. All the airlines have flat bed seats, but I leaned toward EVA Air because they joined the Star Alliance two months ago, so I hadn't yet had a chance to fly them.
EVA flies the same flat bed business class seats as Cathay Pacific and the new American Air 777-300ER, which are widely considered the best business class seats in the world.