I tend to plan obsessively before our trips. Sharon, my wife, will confirm this in 3… 2… 1. (Sharon here. OMG, does he plan obsessively before our trips….!) But when …
Virgin Atlantic
-
-
Travel
How I Used Points to Book Our Flights to Germany & Austria (And What Actually Happened)
by joehegby joehegThis was a special birthday trip—the kind where I stop worrying about saving miles and finally give myself permission to use them. That’s not how I usually plan trips. Most …
-
One passenger’s complaint about an in-flight meal turned into what might be the funniest airline letter ever. We’ve written about complaint letters in the past: The complaining business class passenger …
-
Points & Miles
How to Avoid Delta SkyMiles’ International Surcharge on Award Trips
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve been collecting points and miles for a while, you probably remember when Delta SkyMiles awards—especially from Europe—came with some eye-popping fees. I learned that lesson the hard way …
-
We didn’t end up at the No1 Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3 because we were chasing a “must-visit” lounge experience. We were there because we played it safe. We were …
-
Funny Stuff
Thinking of Stealing Virgin Atlantic’s Salt Shakers? Learn from My Rookie Mistake
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegPeople have been pinching (that’s “stealing” for us Americans) the salt and pepper shakers from Virgin Atlantic for years. And no wonder…they’re shaped like planes and are adorable! Wilbur & …
-
Points & Miles
The Best Use of AMEX’s 40% Virgin Bonus Might Be a Virgin Voyages Cruise
by joehegby joehegA 40% transfer bonus from AMEX to Virgin Points is the kind of promo that makes people start doing math in their heads. And because you can book Virgin Voyages …
-
I’ve flown Virgin Atlantic Upper Class before. Lie-flat seat, better food, better service, better everything — the kind of experience that makes you think, “Yeah… I could get used to …
-
Points & Miles
Your CVS Purchases Can Now Earn Airline Points — Here’s the Trick
by joehegby joehegUntil recently, there haven’t been many ways to earn travel points from everyday, boring purchases.Sure, you could earn credit card points — but that’s tied to the bank, not the …
-
Complainers gonna complain. And if they can find a place to complain to (here’s how to get an actual person when you contact travel companies), complain they will. Sometimes their …