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How To Earn Airline Elite Status For Life

How To Earn Airline Elite Status For Life

by Goffe de BoerAugust 30, 2019April 26, 20220

Keeping your elite status forever without having to requalify every year, that becomes a reality for a number of frequent flyers after years. Some frequent flyer programs reward their members with lifetime status. In this article we cover the most popular frequent flyer programs to earn elite status for life. …

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Review: Hilton Malta

Review: Hilton Malta

by Goffe de BoerAugust 23, 2019February 27, 20200

My trip to Malta in October last year brought me to one of the most extraordinary Hilton hotels in Europe I stayed at so far. The Hilton Malta, located in St. Julians, is 20 minutes away from the airport by car and just a few steps away from the Ross …

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Malta: The hidden gem in Southern Europe

Malta: The hidden gem in Southern Europe

by Goffe de BoerAugust 16, 2019March 22, 20200

Have you ever heard about Malta? It is a country and island with the most southern capital in Europe. Malta is the perfect place if you want to combine your beach vacation with diving, party, swimming in sink holes and sightseeing as this wonderful island has so much to offer. …

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Review: Japan Airlines Boeing 767 Business Class

Review: Japan Airlines Boeing 767 Business Class

by Goffe de BoerAugust 9, 2019February 20, 20200

Japan Airlines has a many different types of business class. Anyone familiar with this airline will certainly have heard about the Sky Suites. A few years ago I flew in the Sky Suite I from Seoul to Tokyo. In this review you can read about my experiences in the Sky …

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How to earn miles and points with Kaligo

How to earn miles and points with Kaligo

by Goffe de BoerAugust 2, 2019February 24, 20200

Although it is becoming difficult to earn frequent flyer miles in the air, there are alternative ways to earn miles. In past articles, I explained how to earn miles with Rocketmiles and Pointshound. Now, there is another similar portal that makes it possible to earn miles and points on your …

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Review: Qantas Airways Airbus A380 First Class

Review: Qantas Airways Airbus A380 First Class

by Goffe de BoerJuly 26, 2019February 20, 20200

Qantas has two types of aircrafts with a first class cabin: the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380. Last year in May, I had the chance to fly The Spirit of Australia on the A380 between Melbourne and Singapore. Even though this first class is not as spectacular as Etihad first …

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Review: Garuda Boeing 777 Business Class (2018)

Review: Garuda Boeing 777 Business Class (2018)

by Goffe de BoerJuly 5, 2019March 21, 20200

Garuda Indonesia offers a decent business class on its Boeing 777. I was lucky to fly this 5-star airline from Denpasar to Beijing on my journey to Bangkok last year. For this trip, I redeemed a total of just 25,000 Flying Blue miles and about $ 100 in taxes and …

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My Recommended Spots In Singapore

My Recommended Spots In Singapore

by Goffe de BoerJune 28, 2019April 26, 20220

Singapore is a fantastic place and one of my favorites in Asia. The country is known as one of the best places to live in the world as the quality of life is really high. Everything in the city looks organized and clean. I’ve visited Singapore multiple times, whether it …

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Review: Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartment

Review: Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartment

by Goffe de BoerJune 21, 2019March 27, 20200

Flying Etihad first class on an A380 is definitely one of my best flight experiences so far. The airline is based in Abu Dhabi and offers a so called apartment on the upper deck of the largest passenger aircraft in the world. Besides real in-flight chefs, Etihad also offers the …

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How to earn miles and points with Rocketmiles

How to earn miles and points with Rocketmiles

by Goffe de BoerJune 15, 2019February 24, 20200

Since many frequent flyer programs are becoming revenue based nowadays, we’re all looking for other ways to earn miles. I found a great way to earn extra miles and points with Rocketmiles. Many hotel chains have partnerships with almost every frequent flyer program nowadays. Here are some examples of earning …

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Review: United Airlines Boeing 767 Polaris Business

Review: United Airlines Boeing 767 Polaris Business

by Goffe de BoerJune 8, 2019May 14, 20220

After a recent visit to New York during Easter weekend, I had the chance to fly the new United Polaris business class on my flight back from Newark to Madrid. I was already looking forward to visiting the United’s new Polaris lounge at Newark and I read positive stories about the new …

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Review: Marina Bay Sands Singapore

Review: Marina Bay Sands Singapore

by Goffe de BoerMay 22, 2019December 4, 20200

Have you ever heard of Marina Bay Sands? It is the famous hotel in Singapore with an infinity pool on the 57th floor. I have visited Singapore multiple times but I always stayed at different hotels. However, staying at the Marina Bay Sands was always something I have dreamed of. …

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