On arrival in Sri Lanka (after a very good flight with Qatar Airways), we were met by our lovely tour leader, Athula, who gathered us quickly onto our bus and off we headed towards Negombo. We stayed for only one night at...

Everybody loves a freebie and having certain airline perks makes long haul flights a bit more bearable. The main thing to know about frequent flyer programs and gaining miles is that it is not just how far you travel...