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What it’s like flying in a post COVID world

What it’s like flying in a post COVID world 3024 3787 Joe Bleasdale

I took my first flight since 2020 two weeks ago. I got to fly to Austin, TX on Virgin Atlantic. To say I was excited about this trip would be…

Project Sunrise makes another step forward

Project Sunrise makes another step forward 1499 843 Joe Bleasdale

Australian carrier Qantas has taken another significant step in Project Sunrise. The goal of the project was to allow for direct flights from Sydney to London. When originally announced, there…

Why a points upgrade is fantastic value

Why a points upgrade is fantastic value 2560 1707 Joe Bleasdale

If you’ve read any of my posts, or know me personally, you will know that I am a huge fan of airline upgrades. I mean, who isn’t though!? There’s a…

What is a points devaluation?

What is a points devaluation? 2560 1707 Joe Bleasdale

In some of my posts, I’ve talked about making sure your points don’t expire worthlessly or get devalued. But what is a points devaluation? Points have value In one of…

Top tips for finding reward flight availability

Top tips for finding reward flight availability 777 437 Joe Bleasdale

Today’s post will explore the four key tips to help you find reward flight availability. I am constantly looking out for these things. They apply to full reward flights and…

Why you shouldn’t wait when booking a flight

Why you shouldn’t wait when booking a flight 2048 2560 Joe Bleasdale

Time is your enemy when booking flights. In this post, we’ll talk about why you shouldn’t wait when booking a flight. This is true whether it’s a cash or points…

Maintaining a points balance

Maintaining a points balance 2560 1707 Joe Bleasdale

In my recent three things to consider post, I discussed keeping a small slush fund of points to use when an attractive situation presents itself. Today I’ll talk about how…

Three things to consider when spending your points

Three things to consider when spending your points 2560 1707 Joe Bleasdale

When you come to spending points, there are a few things to consider. Having a plan before you begin the transaction is an advantage for you. Spending points blindly without…

Should you purchase points?

Should you purchase points? 2560 1920 Joe Bleasdale

One of the benefits I get from having this site is that I get to talk to a lot of my friends & colleagues about their travel plans. One of…

Watch out for the YQ

Watch out for the YQ 1200 400 Joe Bleasdale

Before we get into this… What’s YQ I hear you ask!? It is airline ticketing slang for “carrier-imposed surcharge”. This surcharge is a tax that the airline adds to boost…

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