Today’s Lesson: How NOT to Use Avios
I wanted to use Avios and save some money. But not so badly that I was willing to pay extra cash just to ALSO redeem...
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Loyalty is Dead! Long Live Loyalty!!
What is the future of airline loyalty programs? And is it still worth playing the game? Check out this segment from Huffington Post Live where...
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JetBlue’s Toast to Mosaic Members
Call it a win for travel technology. JetBlue Mosaic passengers will now receive free alcoholic beverages on board all flights thanks to the tablets flight...
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United ups elite earning rates, matching American
United Airlines' MileagePlus program is following the lead of American Airlines AAdvantage, upping the earning rate towards elite status for passengers flying on premium cabin...
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Air Canada Altitude Ties Status to Spend
Yet another major North American airline will tie elite status to airfare spend. Air Canada is the latest to join the game and its highest...
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United Winter Award Sale to Europe
Save up to 25% on award travel to Europe this winter with United Airlines. Plenty of fine print to work through but a decent deal...
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Marriot, Starwood and the Power of Distribution
Marriott and Starwood are merging to become the world's largest hotel brand. But for most people there won't be too much in the way of...
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Letting Loyalty Win
A flight delay, a rebooking and the ability to get home close to on time. Yet I didn't take it. I let my loyalty win,...
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Bonus points partner style for Haneda and Australia
Bonus points for travel on new and upgraded routes, with the added benefit of credit for partner-operated flights. Nice to see loyalty programs cooperating more...
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Upgrading oneworld Alert Options
Looking for award seats on oneworld partner airlines? My alerts tool got an upgrade this week, adding a second data source which should mean more...