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The idea of travelling long haul can be daunting. What are you going to do on a plane for eight hours? Are things going to be incomprehensively different on the other side? Wouldn’t it be better just to stick to somewhere close to home? But, long haul doesn’t have to be that way. There are Continue reading…
Travel can be tough at the best of times but when we want to live like a VIP but don’t have the budget to match, things can get pretty dire. Fortunately, it’s not all doom and gloom for people who want to live the high life without forking out too much money. VIP Upgrades has Continue reading…
We all know, and despise, the feeling of being crammed into the crowded aisle of a plane’s economy class, bumping into people and sweating as you try and store your luggage without causing even more of a traffic jam. What we also know is that unless you have a few thousand to spare for a Continue reading…
Airline travel is rarely the best experience in the world but a decent airline can really make a huge difference. If you have to sit for hours on end, soaring through the air at an ungodly speed, you want to be as comfortable as possible and not have to worry too much about delays, lost Continue reading…
What do you do when you don’t want to be cramped up in economy but your budget won’t quite stretch to business class? Simple! You fly in premium economy, that lovely class that gives you an extra level of comfort without a hefty price tag. If this is the situation you have found yourself in Continue reading…
If you’re taking a vacation abroad then chances are you are going to have to travel by plane. This means you will have to deal with several things that could stress you out if you’re not fully prepared. Fortunately, you will be completely ready for anything thrown your way thanks to our handy guide designed Continue reading…
There is nothing better than getting a good deal on your flights and hotel rooms and having more of your precious cash to spend on cocktails at the beach. Believe it or not, there is actually a way to calculate when airlines and hotels will be at their cheapest based on various pieces of research Continue reading…
Smart Traveller Airlines want their planes to go out full; that’s how they make money after all. But what happens when those comfortable seats at the front of the plane go unsold? Well, many airlines have started offering those seats to passengers who are willing to pay for them at the gate right before the Continue reading…
Sometimes the destination isn’t the only special place on your travels, getting there can be part of the fun. Of course every airport is unique, and pilots will tell you that no two landings or takeoffs are the same; but sometimes there’s an added element that makes the airport just that much more exciting. Maybe Continue reading…
If you’ve ever watched the movie “Up in the Air” with George Clooney, you may remember the scene where he and Vera Farminga are comparing their frequent flier and other loyalty accounts. George Clooney’s character pulls out the ultimate trump card: American Airlines’ Concierge Key. While the actual perks are somewhat overblown in the film, Continue reading…