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SAS 1 Million Challenge: Flight Costs and Booking Insights (Europe & NA Leg)

SAS 1 Million Challenge: Flight Costs and Booking Insights (Europe & NA Leg)

12 flights, 7 airlines, ₹98,000 per person. Flight cancellations, last-minute reroutes, and paying 2.5x more for a cabin bag than your own ticket. The Europe and North America leg of the SAS challenge.

SAS 1 Million Challenge: Flight Costs and Booking Insights (Asia Leg)

SAS 1 Million Challenge: Flight Costs and Booking Insights (Asia Leg)

13 flights, 8 SkyTeam airlines, 3 fifth freedom routes, and ₹1.74 lakh per person. A day-by-day breakdown of how we booked the Asia leg of the SAS 1 Million Points Challenge.

How I Booked a 13-Hour Emirates Flight by Spending ₹4 Lakh on Amex Platinum Travel

How I Booked a 13-Hour Emirates Flight by Spending ₹4 Lakh on Amex Platinum Travel

How Shruti and I booked Emirates' fifth freedom flight from Barcelona to Mexico City for 20,000 Skywards miles and ₹6,700 in taxes, using points earned from our Amex Platinum Travel cards.

How We Managed Visas for 12 Countries During the SAS 1 Million Points Challenge

How We Managed Visas for 12 Countries During the SAS 1 Million Points Challenge

12 countries, 4 full visas, 5 visa-free entries, 2 visas on arrival, and 1 transit visa. Total cost: ₹36,085 per person. Here's how we managed it all.

SAS EuroBonus Challenge: Why We Did It

SAS EuroBonus Challenge: Why We Did It

One million points. Four years. Challenge accepted. Why we chose an airline that doesn't even fly to India for a million-point challenge, and how SkyTeam made it all worth it.

Singapore Airlines Stopover: Your Complete Guide

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines Stopover: Your Complete Guide

Add a free stopover in Singapore when booking KrisFlyer award tickets. Visit two countries for the price of one, save on miles, and even save on visa costs.

A Complete Guide to Buying Amex Points in India

A Complete Guide to Buying Amex Points in India

American Express lets you buy Membership Rewards points directly through customer care. ₹4,000 for 10,000 points, no taxes, and they show up almost instantly.

Flying Blue Just Fixed Its Biggest Problem for Indian Members

Flying Blue Just Fixed Its Biggest Problem for Indian Members

Flying Blue is unifying all miles under one expiry clock from May 4, 2026. Bank transfers from HDFC and Axis now officially count to keep your miles alive.

Our Japan Visa Experience: A DIY Process for Just Rs 500

Our Japan Visa Experience: A DIY Process for Just Rs 500

We walked into the Japan consulate in Mumbai with incomplete documents and walked out with a 5-year multi-entry visa for Rs 500 each. Here's the whole story.

SAS EuroBonus Million Points Challenge: What It Was and How It Worked

SAS EuroBonus Million Points Challenge: What It Was and How It Worked

SAS offered one million EuroBonus points to anyone who flew 15 SkyTeam airlines in three months. Over 50,000 people registered. Around 900 finished. Here's what the challenge involved.

Mag Miles Now Transfer to Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles

Ethiopian Airlines

Mag Miles Now Transfer to Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles

Mag Miles now convert to Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles at a flat 1:1 ratio. Here's what that actually unlocks, including Star Alliance access and direct flights from five Indian cities to 84 African destinations.

Why I Love Miles & More: What's Left After the 2025 Overhaul

Why I Love Miles & More: What's Left After the 2025 Overhaul

Miles & More went through a massive overhaul in June 2025. Some sweet spots survived, some got better, and a few got destroyed. Here's where things stand from India.