![Qatar Airways 777-300ER Business Class [Qsuite]: A Complete Review](https://www.thepointsanalyst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Image-1-17-1200x675.jpeg "Qatar Airways 777-300ER Business Class [Qsuite]: A Complete Review 1 - Qatar Airways 777-300ER Business Class")
Qatar Airways is my favorite and most flown long-haul airline. I often go out of my way to fly Qatar Airways because it combines strong award availability, an efficient transit experience at Hamad International Airport (DOH), and one of the best premium cabins in the sky: Qatar Airways Qsuite Business Class. Frequent flyers often use the term getting “Qatar’d” to …
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Paris always feels like a place where stories begin. People visit for the Eiffel Tower, the Michelin starred restaurants, and the simple joy of turning a corner and finding something beautiful without even trying. I joke that I am ready to live my best Emily in Paris life, only with fewer outfit changes and a much stronger focus on flying …
![Etihad Airways A380-800 First Class [The Apartment] Review](https://www.thepointsanalyst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Image-7-1200x675.jpeg "Etihad Airways A380-800 First Class [The Apartment] Review 5 - Qatar Airways 777-300ER Business Class")
When Etihad Airways announced the permanent retirement of its ten A380-800 aircraft in early 2020, I assumed that The Apartment, the world-famous Etihad First Class suite, was gone for good. To my surprise, Etihad brought the A380-800 back to life at the end of 2022, initially reintroducing three aircraft to operate between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and London (LHR). For travelers …
Flying First Class always feels like a dream. But flying in All Nippon Airways (ANA) new First Class cabin, known as “The Suite,” takes luxury in the sky to another level. From the moment I step on board, I know this is not just a flight – it is an experience. For points and miles enthusiasts, ANA 777-300ER First Class …
BILT has a history of announcing truly epic transfer bonus opportunities for the fortunate owners of BILT Rewards points on Rent Day (aka the 1st of the month). In 2023 alone, BILT offered between a 75% – 150% transfer bonus to Air France / KLM FlyingBlue, Virgin Atlantic FlyingClub, Emirates Skywards, and IHG OneRewards. On February 1st, 2024, Air Canada …
On January 24th, 2024, BILT Rewards (BILT), the leading loyalty platform specializing in rent and neighborhood rewards, announced a $200 million investment, lead by General Catalyst. The new investment raised the company’s valuation to $3.1 billion. As part of the press release, BILT announced the appointment of former American Express CEO Ken Chenault (Chairman) and current NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell …
United Airlines announced they will add a new seasonal route connecting Chicago (ORD) with Athens (ATH) for the summer schedule. With this addition, United now operates three seasonal non-stop routes to Athens, with the Chicago (ORD) route joining its New York (EWR) and Washington D.C. (IAD) routes. The New York route resumes service on March 30th, 2024, while the Washington …
Air France announced they will add a new route connecting Paris (CDG) with Phoenix (PHX) for the first time. This additional route will be Air France’s 17th US destination and the third direct flight from Phoenix to a major European destination. The other European cities with direct flights from Phoenix are Frankfurt (via Condor) and London (via American Airlines and …
