Back in the old days, a broad smile, smart clothes and a confident manner might have got you an airline upgrade at check-in. But times have changed, and now the computer often says no .
Whilst no Star Alliance airline has its own UK credit card, by using transferable points from other cards you can earn miles in over 20 Star Alliance programmes!
Ethiopian Airlines is running a decent business class deal to Johannesburg from London Gatwick - £1,591 return in Cloud 9 business class, which we reviewed.
Understanding air miles - points that can be spent on flights and other services offered by airlines - can be headache-inducing. So here s our keep-it-simple guide.