Originally Posted by
Marathon Man
what was the airline that gives you miles for donating blood?
I would be voluntarily laid up in a hospital bed for months just to reach platinum status lol
If it's a choice of dying or giving me MM's blood, please, oh please, just let me die.
Originally Posted by
AlohaDaveKennedy
Arik Air Nigeria Launches its Frequent Flyer Programme
I quote:
"As well as earning and redeeming on flights, the scheme also allows customers to redeem miles for excess baggage vouchers. Arik currently offers one of the largest allowances in the industry (2 x 30kgs on long-haul flights) and Arik WingsPlus will afford even more opportunity to add another 30kgs to the allowance."
True story: Apparently, I have a long-lost uncle in Nigeria who as an account with eight million frequent flyer miles in it. I just need to send them a small check to show that I am serious.
Originally Posted by
AlohaDaveKennedy
Yes, you can actually ride a nasty, spitting camel for 500 Emirates Skywards miles, but no extra points are awarded if it bites you.

On the other hand, you do get one mile for every mile the camel travels.
Mike