Delta carry-on size changes paused after IATA announcement causes US House and Senate outcry

What’s the scoop with the Delta carry-on size changes? The International Air Transport Association, which represents 258 carriers across 117 countries, recently announced ‘Cabin OK‘, a program designed to reduce cabin bag size from the standard used by most US airlines. Cabin OK is the initiative of making the most effective use of aircraft accommodating carry-on bags, given the varying cabin bag sizes and airline […]

Posted on July 1, 2015 by mightytravels in Delta Skymiles

Mango is reducing all Flymango fares as fuel price drops in South Africa

What's the news? Mango is reducing all their fares from this month, due to the fuel price in South Africa dropping. The airline is passing on the benefit to its customers, despite currency weakness, and has also pledged to continue to pass future benefits on as well. The low-cost domestic airline rolled out new prices […]

Posted on February 17, 2015 by mightytravels in Travel Deals

Jet Airways – JetPrivilege new accrual and redemption structure

JetPrivilege has introduced a new accrual and redemption structure. The new mileage accrual structure is effective now and the new redemption structure is effective from 1st September, 2014 and applicable for all flights on Jet Airways and JetKonnect. For distances less than or equal to 500 miles, a JetPrivilege member will be rewarded with a […]

Posted on August 5, 2014 by mightytravels in Airline Reviews

Review: Marriott City Center Shanghai

Book the Marriott City Center Shanghai here. See all 7 pictures on our Facebook page. Shanghai has a huge range of new 4 and 5 star hotels. It's not easy to make up your mind. Marriott is usually not my first choice but thanks to the Megabonus and a Welcome Back promotion I'd earn a […]

Posted on October 7, 2013 by mightytravels in Travel Deals

3,500 Delta Skymiles (or 2,000 United/ US Airways miles) almost for free with Sharebuilder

ThePointsTraveler links to a recent Flyertalk post about the Sharebuilder offers for new accounts. I have signed up for Sharebuilder before and the miles always posted on time. The post on Flyertalk also points out that you can most likely expect 3,500 Delta Skymiles if you just appear as a Delta Elite. ThePointsTraveler also highlights […]

Posted on May 14, 2013 by mightytravels in Delta Skymiles

BankDirect reducing earning on Mileage Checking accounts

BankDirect has been a generous sponsor of American Airlines miles in the past – for every $1,000 deposited you'd receive 100 miles per month. That's 1,200 miles in a year! Up until now the limit for that earning rate was a deposit of $200,000 -above that rate the earning rate would decrease. For the joy […]

Posted on May 2, 2013 by mightytravels in AAdvantage

Air France’ Flying Blue makes changes to its award chart

I have never booked an award with Air France Flying Blue so far but I did become a Gold Elite due to the status match campaign. Flying Blue is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards and therefore easily accessible for most US AMEX members. Traditionally the program was known for: – a good […]

Posted on April 25, 2013 by mightytravels in Air France/KLM Flying Blue

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Delta carry-on size changes paused after IATA announcement causes US House and Senate outcry

Mango is reducing all Flymango fares as fuel price drops in South Africa

Jet Airways – JetPrivilege new accrual and redemption structure

Review: Marriott City Center Shanghai

3,500 Delta Skymiles (or 2,000 United/ US Airways miles) almost for free with Sharebuilder

BankDirect reducing earning on Mileage Checking accounts

Air France’ Flying Blue makes changes to its award chart