Mar 21 Update: IHG Point Breaks revealed, Air France Business Class sale, United to offer free streaming IFE to Apple users

The last few days of this week have really picked up in the travel rewards world!

News, Tips & Tricks
If you missed our post from only a few minutes ago, we have a sneak peek at the latest IHG PointBreaks properties that will be up for booking on Monday. Four InterContinental Hotel locations are included (this is a huge discount for them) and 9 locations in Canada are also up for grabs this time (versus only 5 last time). See our PointBreaks post for details

United Airlines is set to Offer Free Streaming In-Flight Movies and TV To Apple Users. (Source: United)

Starting this spring, we’re rolling out our new personal device entertainment system onboard select aircraft. With this new service, sponsored by the MileagePlus® Explorer Card, you can choose from over 150 movies and nearly 200 TV shows and watch them free of charge on your personal device.

Most planes will be equipped with the new system very soon, and we’ll have it installed on most domestic aircraft by the end of 2014. We’ll begin on Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 747-400 and select 777-200 aircraft, followed by additional fleets. In the end, all United-operated flights will have some form of entertainment.

Remember that 48 hours before your flight you can check the amenities you’ll have onboard at united.com or on the United app. (Please note that the amenities are subject to change up until the time of departure.)

How it works

Here’s all you need to do before you board to make your inflight viewing as seamless as possible:

1. Download the latest United app from the iTunes® App Store if you’ll be using an Apple iOS device (iPad, iPhone or iPod). Laptops do not require an app. Android™ support is under development and is planned to be fully supported later this year.

2. Charge your device fully. All aircraft that will offer personal device entertainment will offer power outlets, with select fleets beginning installation of power outlets this year.

Once you’re onboard, you’ll see two types of media. Some programs require a browser plug-in on your laptop or the latest United app on your Apple® iOS. Other programs can be watched through the United Portal on your browser with no plug-in or app required.

Just click on what you’d like to watch. You can start, stop, rewind, pause and switch your movie or TV show anytime. It’s that simple.

How it works

Here’s all you need to do before you board to make your inflight viewing as seamless as possible:

2. Charge your device fully. All aircraft that will offer personal device entertainment will offer power outlets, with select fleets beginning installation of power outlets this year.

Just click on what you’d like to watch. You can start, stop, rewind, pause and switch your movie or TV show anytime. It’s that simple.

oard select aircraft. With this new service, sponsored by the MileagePlus® Explorer Card, you can choose from over 150 movies and nearly 200 TV shows and watch them free of charge on your personal device
Read more at https://hub.united.com/en-us/news/company-operations/pages/watch-united-inflight-movies-and-tv-on-personal-device.aspx#VRrYDQTF5u8XIrBg.99

The UK has announced some changes to their Air Passenger Duty that is charged on flights departing the UK. The duties currently are as follows:

0 – 2,000 miles: Economy £13, Other £26

2,000 – 4,000 miles: Economy £67, Other £134

4,000 – 6,000 miles: Economy £83, Other £166

6,001 miles: Economy £94, Other £188

The bottom two amounts are being eliminated which means flight to Canada will fall into what will be called Band B which are the same as the rates for 2,000 to 4,000 miles.These changes are set to take place in April of 2015 so we should see our UK flights drop in price, slightly! (Source: Head for points)

Travel Deals
Like their partner, Air France has now also launched their Business Class sale for flights out of Canada (Air France and KLM will always run their sales together). Same deal as yesterday, book by Mar 28 for travel May 1 - Aug 31, 2014. Book online at airfrance.ca

Bonus Offers
AeroMexico Club Premier
- Earn up to Quadruple Club Premier Kilometers for stays at La Quinta Inns and Suites in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. More... Until Jun 30, 14
- 1,000 Bonus Club Premier Kilometers for each ticket purchased for concerts in any city in the United States. More... Until Jun 30, 14

China Eastern Eastern Miles
- Double Eastern Miles Points for stays at any participating Shangri-La hotel, Traders hotel or Kerry hotel in China. More... Apr 1 - May 31, 14

Hainan Airlines / Hong Kong Airlines Fortune Wings
- Double Fortune Wings Miles on Hong Kong Airlines flights between Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City, Tianjin or Kagoshima. More... Until Jun 30, 14

IHG Rewards Club
- Earn up to 100% Bonus IHG Rewards Club Points when you buy points online. Mystery bonus will be either 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%. More... Until Apr 21, 14

Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- Double Mileage Bank Miles on all All Jetstar Japan (GK) flights. More... Apr 1 - May 31, 14
- Double Mileage Bank Miles and 15% off Best Available Rate for your stay in a Fairmont Gold Room at any participating Fairmont properties in Asia. More... Apr 1 - May 31, 14
- Double Mileage Bank Miles for stays of 2 or more nights at the Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila. More... May 10 - Aug 31, 14

Royal Brunei Airlines Royal Skies (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- Royal Plaza on Scotts Double Royal Skies Miles for stays at the Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore. More... Until Dec 31, 14

United MileagePlus
- Earn up to 15,000 Bonus MileagePlus Miles on all paid nonstop flights marketed and operated by United between San Francisco and Chengdu. More... Jun 9 - Aug 31, 14

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Friday, March 21, 2014