KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) to be introduced in October 2015
According to luchtvaartnieuws, KLM will introduce the 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) in October of 2015. Current data points to a configuration of 294 seats; which is slightly more seating than the current A330s. It is expected that the business class configuration will be a 1-2-1 reverse Herringbone ‘Cirrus’ business class seat, similar to the new AF777 business class […]
Trip Report : AF009 JFK-CDG NEW Air France Business Class [Nouvelle Cabine Business]
![Trip Report : AF009 JFK-CDG NEW Air France Business Class [Nouvelle Cabine Business]](https://travelzork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_8948-768x1024.jpg)
Since the announcement of the new Air France business class at the beginning of 2014, I was excited to give the product a try. Per the Air France press release in February 2014 : Air France is continuing its move upmarket and is today unveiling its new Business class seat, for a completely renewed travel […]
Delta selling Elite Qualifying Miles (again in 2014)
While purchasing MQMs is the most expensive way to reach a higher Medallion level (if you are short of qualifying), it is still an option. This is the LINK to purchase MQMs. You must be logged-in to see your personal pricing. Some accounts are not eligible. (mostly accounts that would not be able to reach […]
Delta US Domestic Upgrades (Medallion and non-Medallion)
Since my concentration is mostly European focused, I do not spend a lot of time concentrating on the Delta domestic upgrade program. My friend Mike just did a nice write up on his blog Frequent Flyer Miles 101. Mike is also “famous,” in my world for predicting that Delta would go to a revenue based […]
Day Of Departure (DOD) KLM Upgrades From Amsterdam (ex-AMS)
Also read KLM Upgrade Bidding “Upgrade Yourself” in the KLM upgrade series. The DOD KLM Upgrades Program: A “Slightly” Definitive Guide And A Trick KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers a very aggressive day of departure (DOD) upgrade program for KLM and Delta metal flights ex-AMS (departing from Amsterdam). This program is applicable for both KLM and Delta […]
Comparing SkyMiles to Flying Blue (2014 & 2015) Award Miles
SkyMiles prior to the upcoming changes effective 1 January 2015, was superior to FlyingBlue with regard to earning redeemable miles. Both programs have two types of miles, RDMs (Redeemable / Award Miles) and MQMs (Medallion Qualification Miles / Level Miles). Redeemable (or Award Miles) are the miles one uses to claim frequent flyer award tickets. Remember, I […]
Welcome! (another new blog!)
WELCOME! I hope to share my love of miles+points, as well as quirky travel and casino trivia. My goal is to provide unique content, written personally. I will also try to keep things brief and to the point. I have been following the miles+points world since the early 1980s (yes, I was only in my teens). […]
