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Understanding and avoiding the UK’s Air Passenger Duty
I feel like I’m penalised by the UK’s Government every time I fly out of the country. Why? Air Passenger Duty. It applies to nearly everyone who flies from the UK. APD is a tax levied by the UK...
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I’ve started working on a beginners’ guide which I’ve linked to the header bar at the near the top of every page. This will be my main focus for the next week. If other interesting things pop up in the...
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Beginners’ guide to the Amsterdam to Jersey British Airways tier point run
I realise that sometimes I assume a certain level of knowledge when it comes to airline terminology, or a few well-known techniques regarding points maximisation. Occasionally I want to help plug that...
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Guest post: 10 reasons to fly Star Alliance instead of Skyteam…from the...
The fun about having a blog called “Points to be Made” is that if I want to rant or say anything ludicrous, then it still fits the title. This post comes from Mike who writes the blog “Ik Vlieg Veel”...
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KLM’s new boarding procedure begins
KLM, starting 1st November, has begun a new trial boarding procedure on flights to Berlin, Budapest and Helsinki. Their official press release is here. Their policy is described as follows: What does...
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Don’t do what I did and miss your credit card sign-up bonus…
Even old timers make silly mistakes sometimes! I’ve just discovered I missed my credit card sign up bonus, because of miscommunication. In July I successfully applied for the UK’s version of the SPG...
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Merry Christmas to you all!
A very merry Christmas to all readers across the world! I’m in the sunnier climates of Central America escaping the European chills. Here’s a nice photo I took a few days ago of Lake Atitlán in...
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NS Group tickets extended until 31st March 2014
As the clock struck midnight last night I had wondered what the fate of the NS Group ticket would be. As it turns out, NS have extended purchases until 31st March 2014 and tickets must be used by 31st...
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Strange things on my Global Entry application
A few months back I mentioned that some more countries were being added to the Global Entry programme for the USA, the UK being one of them. Well as of 4th December 2013 they decided to close it for...
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Following up on the 90 day ‘rule’ for Global Entry
Yesterday’s post queried the dubious rule of whether my Global Entry interview would need to take place within 90 days of online notification of conditional approval. The ultra-efficient Larry Panetta...
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2014 New Year Resolution post.
Unless you follow me regularly on Twitter, Does anyone still remember the early days when I used this logo? This icon was a 10 minute job done on Microsoft Paint! I realise I’m probably 2 weeks late on...
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“Highest class of service only” in your employment contract?
I suppose this ‘trick’ will only suit those who have balls of steel…how about asking for “highest class of travel only” in your employment contract?! Imagine how much extra ‘income’ you could gain...
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Does anyone use Privium?
I’m wondering whether I’m missing a trick when I consider the existence of Privium, the fast-track service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Now entering its 13th year of existence, advertising around...
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Ralph the Flying Dutchboy defends Skyteam.
Last November I invited Mike from Ik Vlieg Veel to write a guest post about why you should fly Star Alliance instead of Skyteam if you’re based in The Netherlands. Ralph, another fellow blogger based...
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New W Hotel to open in Amsterdam
Market Watch reports of a new Starwood Preferred Guest hotel to open around Autumn 2015 on Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The new W Hotel will be the first in its brand to open in NL, and...
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I’ve been quoted in Business Traveller…
Sometimes I wonder if I have amnesia, as I don’t have much recollection of doing this interview, but Jenny Southan from Business Traveller magazine seems to have quoted me in her article called “Slash...
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The curious case of EU/EEA family migration rights
Note: I may continually update this page if some explanations are unclear, or readers’ questions arise.. Did you know, with the exception of elections, I have more rights living in The Netherlands than...
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20% BA discount on some World Traveller (Plus) flights from London Heathrow
Sorry to be a little late on the game here, but I only just picked up details of this offer. Shell Drivers Club have circulated an email offering 20% discount on British Airways marketed and operated...
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New China Airlines (Skyteam Elite Plus) status match opportunity
I’ve been following a particular pattern on Statusmatcher and the one from China Airlines has perked my interest. Though smaller in revenue size than its Star Alliance competitor EVA Air, China...
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Changes to the UK’s Air Passenger Duty
Back in January last year I wrote a post explaining how the UK’s Air Passenger Duty (APD) worked, and how you can avoid paying it. George Osborne, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, today announced in a...
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