ElAl hidden bargains – Spontany

It turns out that not only is the on-board security man well hidden, so are their good deals. Its only on the Hebrew version of the site. It is called “Spontani” and is kind of last minute. Kind of, since sometimes there are deals for the next 72 hours only and sometimes way in [...]

Car Rental Dropoff Charges

At $18 a day you don’t have to be Agatha Christie to figure out that Avis is not making money on the rental fee. We know they make it on insurance and gas (”we will refill for $7 a gallon” – if you are lazy enough). Now – beware the drop-off fee scam. You rented [...]

Frequent Flyer Change – Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines is out of the oneworld alliance and in the star alliance. Effective today!
So, you will no longer be able to get AA miles, but you will be able to get UA miles. (UA has not updated their website – but take my word for it).
And you can get all the way to Hawaii [...]

Turkish or Olympic to JFK – Best Price

Going to NY this week on short notice. All flights were in the $2000 range. Looked on Kayak and then booked on Turkish Airlines for under $1200. Flight is very convenient – leaves at 530a and arrives in NY 2p. Return 4p (next day). 2 hours in Istanbul. I did the booking on Turkish website [...]