Thursday, May 26, 2011

TAROM promotional fares to Bucharest

Romanian airline TAROM starts sell 3,600 tickets for round trip flights (April 27th, 2011) until June 4th, 2011,promotional fares will be available for only EUR 89 (plus airport tax) to and from 10 TAROM external destinations operated by own fleet.
During this promotion the destinations will be changing from one week to another, and at the beginning of each week the new destinations included in the "Spring Marathon" will be announced on the website www.tarom.ro, on the Facebook account http://www.facebook.com/tarom.ro and on Twitter http://twitter.com/tarom_ro.
The number of tickets available in this promotion may vary subject to available seats and flight load.
The promotion applies to journeys on the routes announced during the Marathon and the tickets for the return flights must have a stay of minimum 3 days and a maximum of one week.
The fare sale starts with TAROM routes Bucharest - Istanbul - Bucharest, Istanbul - Bucharest - Istanbul, Bucharest - Frankfurt - Bucharest, Frankfurt - Bucharest - Frankfurt, Bucharest - Munich - Bucharest, Munich - Bucharest - Munich, Sibiu - Munich -Sibiu and Munich - Sibiu - Munich and the tickets for the return flights may be bought for the price of EUR 89 (plus airport tax) until May 7th, 2011 and are valid for the journeys performed during 2 - 31 May 2011 (date of the last return).
If booked online on the company website www.tarom.ro, the price of the tickets with the airport tax included is EUR 171 for Bucharest - Istanbul - Bucharest and Istanbul - Bucharest - Istanbul, EUR 198 for Bucharest - Frankfurt - Bucharest and Frankfurt - Bucharest - Frankfurt, EUR 192 for Bucharest - Munich - Bucharest and Munich - Bucharest - Munich, and EUR 193 for Sibiu - Munich -Sibiu and Munich - Sibiu - Munich.On Bucharest - Istanbul route, TAROM operates 13 direct flights per week, a single flight on Saturday and 2 flights on the other days of the week, direct daily fights between Bucharest and Frankfurt, 9 direct flights per week between Bucharest and Munich and direct daily fights between Sibiu and Munich.

Marriott discount number CDP hertz car rental

Rent a car — Earn 500 Marriott Rewards points. For reservations, visit hertz.com, call your travel agent or call 1-800-654-3131.
Use your Marriott Rewards discount number 154080 for special discounts and benefits. You must provide your membership number at the time of reservation or rental to receive your points.
Enjoy these great offers and don't forget to use your discount number CDP 154080 for savings and benefits anytime you rent. Click on any of the links below and your CDP number will automatically be applied to your reservation.
Daily Rentals, (1 to 4 days)
Up to 20% off and Earn Double Points
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JAL and MU Expand Mileage Partnership

Japan Airlines will expand its partnership with China Eastern Airlines (MU) to increase the number of eligible flights under the airlines’ Mileage Partnership Agreement making it easier for customers to earn and redeem frequent flyer miles. From June 1, 2011, JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members*1 can earn miles on all flights operated by MU on Japan=China routes as well as China domestic routes including non-codeshare flights that were not applicable for mileage accumulation before. Consequently, JMB members can now accrue mileage on additional 28 routes with 154 MU-operated flights a week.

JAL and MU first entered into a mileage agreement in February 2008 and have also been codeshare partners since 2002. Currently, JAL codeshares on MU-operated flights plying 18 routes between China and Japan and on 5 Chinese domestic routes.

Together with the comprehensive network of its partner airlines Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) and Dragonair (KA) - fellow members in the quality airline alliance oneworld, as well as MU - one of China’s leading airline with a network of 44 international destinations and 243 domestic routes, JAL strives to bring customers traveling between Japan and China greater convenience and benefits.
MU marketed flights operated by Shanghai Airlines (FM) under MU umbrella, or by any other airline (except JAL) are ineligible for mileage accumulation by JMB members.

JAL Mileage Bank partners
oneworld alliance airlines: American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX)/Dragonair (KA), Finnair (AY), Iberia (IB), Mexicana Airlines (MX), LAN Airlines (LA/LP/XL/4M), Malev Hungarian Airlines (MA), Qantas Airways (QF), Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ), S7 Airlines (S7)
Non-alliance airlines: Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), China Eastern Airlines (MU) and Hokkaido Air System (HC)

BA charge pre-assigned seat on Flights

British Airways is launching a new service to give more customers more control over their seating choice. "Nearly all passengers will now be able to choose their seats before checking in. "This will continue to be free for some passengers, whilst others will pay for this service. "All passengers who have not chosen their seats in advance will be able to choose from the remaining available seats for free when they check in."

ba still have the same 24 hour online check-in and seat selection which will be free - however when you log in to pick your seat some of them will not be available as they'll have been pre-booked.

Executive Club elite Gold members, oneworld Emerald member equivalents and other passengers on the same booking can request an exit row seat free of charge, at any time before the flight.
Exit row seats can be pre-assigned at a cost of £50, €60 or US$75 per person per sector. This fee will be converted into local currency where applicable.
Customers can choose seats from the time they book up to 24 hours in advance of travel at the following costs:
- Euro Traveller (economy in Europe) and Domestic flights will pay £10 per person per sector
- Club Europe (business class in Europe), World Traveller, and World Traveller Plus (economy and premium economy long haul) passengers will pay £20 per person per sector
- Club World (business class long haul) passengers will pay £60 per person per sector

convert Marriott points to JAL Mileage Bank miles

Marriott Rewards members can now earn frequent flyer miles with Japan Airlines Japan Mileage Bank when they stay at Marriott hotels in 65 countries.
Marriott Rewards members who designate JAL's Japan Mileage Bank as their earning preference will receive:
2 miles per U.S. dollar spent at Marriott Hotels & Resorts
-- JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
-- Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
-- Marriott Vacation Club International
1 mile per U.S. dollar spent (room rate only) at:
-- Courtyard by Marriott
-- Fairfield Inn by Marriott
-- SpringHill Suites by Marriott
-- Residence Inn by Marriott
-- TownePlace Suites by Marriott
-- Horizons by Marriott
In addition, Marriott Rewards members can convert their Marriott Rewards points into JAL miles at the following exchange rates:
10,000 Marriott Rewards Points = 1,500 miles
20,000 Marriott Rewards Points = 3,500 miles
30,000 Marriott Rewards Points = 7,500 miles
70,000 Marriott Rewards Points = 17,500 miles
125,000 Marriott Rewards Points = 35,000 miles
Based in Tokyo, JAL is the Japan's largest airline. It serves 216 airports in 34 countries and regions.
For information about Marriott Rewards or to enroll, call 1-888-MARRIOTT (627-7468); (801) 468-4000 in Latin America; 44 (0) 20 7584 5500 in Europe, the United Kingdom and the Middle East; (61) (2) 8298 5250 in Australia and Asia; and (81) 3 5405 1513 in Japan; visit the front desk of participating hotels; or log onto MarriottRewards.com.

delta airlines star alliance or oneworld

Delta airlines is not a member of star alliance or oneworld airlines,delta is a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France KLM. Including its worldwide alliance partners, The airline's service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, the world's largest airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 45 Delta Sky Clubs lounge in airports worldwide. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.
SkyTeam Partners
Aeroflot
AeroMexico
AirEuropa
Air France
Alitalia
China Southern
CSA Czech Airlines
Kenya Airways
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Korean Air
TAROM
Vietnam Airlines

SkyTeam Benefits
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SkyMiles Medallion members are automatically a member of SkyTeam Elite or SkyTeam Elite Plus.

Priority Pass discount code for Marriott Members

you can use 20,000 Points to buy Priority Pass Membership
discount Code: PPM1
Use MR points for a Standard Membership for one year plus 3 additional months free, allowing you access to over 600 airport lounges for a visit fee of US$27. (Annual membership usually costs US$99.)
Or, purchase a 1-year membership and get 20% discount+ get 3 months free. Learn more
Marriott Members can bring guests for a visit fee of US$27 per guest.
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Upon redemption of Marriott Rewards points, members will receive a paper reward certificate within 6 weeks, containing a reward code and instructions for online membership application with Priority Pass.
If members experience difficulties with membership application, please contact Priority Pass directly.
When submitting the online application with Priority Pass, members must key in the reward code as printed on the reward certificate as a secure identifier of the type of reward that has been requested. Members must also submit their Marriott Rewards account number during application.
To expedite receipt of the reward certificate, members should contact Marriott Rewards Guest Service Center.