*UPDATED: This offer has now been extended through to the end of 2020* To celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2020, TAP Air Portugal have launched an incredible offer for anyone looking to start using a Star Alliance member’s loyalty programme. If you already have elite status with Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways, American Airlines or …
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Star Alliance member Air New Zealand has unveiled a ground-breaking new lie-flat prototype sleep product for economy class travellers. The Economy Skynest, which provides six full length lie-flat sleep pods, is the result of three years of Air New Zealand research and development. You can view the video on YouTube here. In preparation for its …
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London Heathrow’s Terminal 2, which is the airport’s Star Alliance terminal, has five lounges available in the airport. The two Lufthansa lounges are located in the T2A part of the airport which is where the short-haul flights depart from, while the United, Air Canada, and Singapore Airlines lounges are located around a 15-minute walk away …
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United Airlines customers now have a new, scientific way to battle jet lag through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Timeshifter®, an app that outlines the best time to see and avoid light, sleep and enjoy caffeine to adjust quickly to a new time zone. Starting today, all MileagePlus members receive access to a free Timeshifter jet …
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UPDATE: Lufthansa has announced that it will postpone changes to its frequent flyer programme until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After devaluing award miles earlier this year, The Lufthansa Group is simplifying its status program and offering its customers an even easier and more transparent collection system for achieving and maintaining Frequent Traveller, Senator …
THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines is the flagship lounge of Brussels Airlines, in partnership with Lexus, located at Brussels Airport (BRU). THE LOFT is a unique lounge concept at Brussels Airport, designed to meet your needs to relax, be productive or to be entertained. To offer you the best experience possible, Brussels Airlines have teamed …
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Star Alliance has finally completed the refurbishment of its – previously rather tired and cramped – lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport. The 980 square metre facility offers seating for more than 220 guests and features stylish elements inspired by Parisian design and architecture. The lounge is available to First and Business Class …
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The long-awaited Jewel Complex has been unveiled at Singapore Changi airport, the home of Star Alliance member Singapore Airlines, complete with the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, 100,000 plants, aerial canopy parks, hedge mazes and vertical gardens. Designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the 135,700 sqm Jewel Changi Airport is covered by a glass biodome that …
Star Alliance customers travelling from the Dutch capital can look forward to a new premium lounge experience at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The new Star Alliance Lounge will welcome eligible First and Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold Card holders as well as eligible paid lounge members of the Air Canada Maple Leaf Worldwide Club …
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Now this news really has been a long time coming! Finally, after years of trying to figure out multi-city itineraries using multiple Star Alliance airlines manually in a very long-winded way and Star Alliance’s awful online system, Star Alliance has partnered with Skyscanner to allow travellers visiting the Star Alliance website to search for flights, …
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Lufthansa’s Miles & More program has been an okay option for frequent flyers despite its mostly unexceptional award chart and often wild surcharges, mostly due to its strong route options and partner network including the Star Alliance network. However as it has no major transferable point program partner, it’s also more challenging to earn than …
I was recently in Houston and booked UA880 to London Heathrow with United. I’d booked a saver economy fare back to for this flight, so I only got 50% of the miles instead of the usual 100% but the flight was so cheap it was absolutely worth the saving and only getting 50% of the …
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