Half terms tend to be times when we don’t go away as a couple as there is not always enough time, and prices can be high. I often find it a good time to visit my parents north of Inverness. I can remember the days of a direct INV-LON service on BA, particularly the cooked… Read More Half term travel choices
One of the upsides of being a teacher is that I know when my holidays will be, and they are plentiful (although don’t get me started on those ‘hilarious’ people who think that we are always on holiday and don’t work hard…!) which means that I can book in advance. I like to have something… Read More Part-pay with Avios – Business Class return to SFO for £750
After a couple of weeks away, it was time for my Mum and Dad to come home, so I thought I would finish the tales of MummyAirmiles. They were travelling on Emirates; SEZ-DXB-GLA. We flew on a Boeing 777-200LR from SEZ-DXB. Cabin half full, and although my IFE system was a bit dodgy, and Dad’s… Read More GUEST POST – MummyAirmiles returns home
I had my first ‘business’ trip earlier this week; being a teacher, these things dont happen very often. I was speaking to some colleagues in Manchester with my Examiner hat on and needed to be there for an 0845 start, meaning travelling up after school the day before. The train was going to be £110… Read More This is why I love British Airways…
In a dramatic move, MummyAirmiles is flying in the back of the plane for an international flight Currently in MRE airport waiting for the Seychelles flight. The new airport is very modern, cool and wonderfully designed. Travelling economy this time, but it’s only a 2.5 hr flight.. Dad forgot his LoungePass, so he is tucked… Read More GUEST POST – MummyAirmiles moves onto the Seychelles
Not needing to be asked twice, here is some more from my Mum’s trip on an Emirates 777 and A380 GLA-DXB-MRU: Following the late inbound, there was a quick plane turnaround in Glasgow on the 777-300ER. Nice business class seats together, both facing forwards with a big TV screen. I always think Emirates has the… Read More GUEST POST – MummyAirmiles arrives in Mauritius
I am pleased to be able to publish the first guest post on misterairmiles.com – from none other than my dear mother. She and Dad are recently retired and are making the most of their time by upping their usual 1-2 trips to the sun a year to three in the next 6 months. This… Read More GUEST POST – MummyAirmiles goes on holiday
I think that I have always had it in the back of my mind that if you need to go somewhere fairly last minute you are likely to find flying very expensive. I would naturally plan my travel months in advance, partly driven by the school holidays and partly to ensure that I got the… Read More Let the plane take the strain
There are so many hotel options in Paris it is sometimes difficult to choose. For a weekend away, I chose the InterContinental Paris Le Grande, in the 9th right next to the Opera. I am a Platinum Ambassador in the IHG Rewards scheme, a status level I arrived at via two separate routes. The Platinum… Read More A weekend at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand
One thing that you can be fairly certain of when you book an economy seat on pretty much any airline is that you will probably get a very similar offering. Most fly a 3-3 configuration with little leg room for anyone over 6ft tall and offer a drink and a snack (unless you are flying… Read More Not all Firsts are equal
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