My top posts for 2010 over at Boarding Area

Nearly a year ago I moved my blog from this site to Boarding Area, home to several blogs with a business and frequent flyer travel focus. I notice there are still many people reading this old site - please click here to the Boarding Area home of Musings of the Global Traveller.

The most popular posts of 2010, based on views, made in the other location are:

1. All A380 routes - all scheduled routes operated with A380 aircraft (all airlines) [continues to be updated]
2. Frequent flyer mileage expiry - mileage expiry policies for all major frequent flyer programs [continues to be updated]
3. Lifetime elite airline status - lifetime elite status qualification and benefits for all major frequent flyer programs [continues to be updated]
4. Super easy Star Alliance gold status with Aegean - by far the easiest way to top elite status with Star Alliance, and is still live
5. New Qantas first class (A380) - now 2 years old but still popular as it remains one of the better first class offerings in the air
6. A380 business class comparison Emirates, Qantas and Singapore - surprisingly more popular than my A380 first class suites comparison Emirates, Qantas and Singapore
7. HON Circle mileage run by private jet - a number of readers got this airline status (with extra special benefits) for low cost, and in great comfort
8. US tourist tax (ESTA fee) starts 8 September & already inflated
9. Frequent flyer questions on status - part of a series of posts answering questions from readers of Wendy Perrin's Perrin Post
10. bmi Diamond Club timeline for closure revealed by Lufthansa

Still here - you are missing out!

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Here is a taste of what you have missed out on lately

Win a trip for 2 to Gold Coast Australia valued at over $10,000. Yeah I thought that might get your attention - the good news is this is still open, and you can enter 20 times, but only on the Boarding Area site (follow the link - do it now).

Several more posts in the How to get to series with more good advice on how to get anywhere as cheaply and affordably as possible.

Reports on flying in comfort in a private jet to get the very best frequent flyer elite status benefits around, as well as flying in rather less comfort on a low cost airline redeye flight.

News on major changes to Air New Zealand shorthaul product coming later this year.

A series of posts answering dozens of frequent flyer questions, offering lots of snippets of advice and information.

Information and traveler advice on upcoming strikes at British Airways (mid and late March) and Air France (late March).

Ways to get the coveted exit row seats on many airlines.

Changes to USA passenger rights which come into effect next month. They are quite different to EU passenger rights.

Why you should avoid New York JFK airport until July (at least).


There are lots more posts. You can read them all at Musings of The Global Traveller.

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Here is what you have missed at this old site this week

How to get to Zimbabwe

I never thought I'd be defending Ryanair

Complimentary Hyatt Platinum status for 180 days

Qantas first class on less routes from 2011

Lufthansa not on strike 23-25 February

Air France flight cancellations (French air traffic control strike) 23-26 Feb

British Airways probable cabin crew strike

How to get to Netherlands

15 of 16 flights on ticket change within a week

Update on British Airways cabin crew action

Upgrades

Itchy feet

Alliance updates

US visa waiver fee (aka tourist tax) closer to reality

How to get to Dominican Republic

This week on Musings of The Global Traveller

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Here is what you have missed at this old site this week

How to get to Tibet

Priority Club's hard IT lesson

Mileage earning & redemption for AA/BA US-UK flights gets closer

Welcome to the year of the tiger

Jetstar consumer guarantee is useless

How to get to British Indian Ocean Territory

First class lounge suites for ANA at Narita

Lufthansa pilot strike from Monday 22nd Feb

Why I need to book a hotel during 2 hour transit

BA wins cabin crew court case

Lufthansa strike 22-25 February update

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Competitours - experience Europe in personalised "Amazing Race"

Last year I wrote about the launch of Competitours - a cross between the traditional European tours, independent travel and The Amazing Race. It seems the initial tours went well for Competitours is back again for 2010 with apparently not many tweaks, at least on the surface. Published dates run from May to August.

For frequent flyers and frequent stayers, there are now discounts available if using miles for the trans-Atlantic flights and points for a couple of hotel nights.

This will be great for the young at heart, with a sense of adventure, looking for a "safe" journey. For those looking for a greater challenge and to experience more of the world, there is an alternative - the Global Scavenger Hunt. Entries are still being accepted for the 2010 round which is in April.


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