So, about United’s new spend-based earning rates…
Seriously, is anyone surprised? And if you are, why? What were you really expecting? United announced today that they’re going with a spend-based earning program...
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Another (relatively small) award chart change for US Airways Dividend Miles
Another change is coming to the Dividend Miles award chart. First Class awards operated by some American Airlines planes will cost more starting in August....
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A better AAdvantage award to Africa
Save on fuel surcharges redeeming AAdvantage points while flying on a pretty darn nice airline between the USA and Africa. And you no longer have...
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My new manufactured spending plan
Converting credit card spending into cash is an easy way to accrue points. I’m a fan of such systems. Living in NYC limits some of...
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Free online travel tools I use: My FTU SEA presentation
What are the best websites online for planning and booking trips? I have no idea, but these are the ones I'm using to help make...
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Further cuts in the Delta-Alaska Airlines partnership
Need further proof of an airline partnership falling apart? Look no further than the recent announcement of new award rates by Alaska Airlines for travel...
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A fun quirk of revenue-based frequent-flyer earning
I’m looking at a few JetBlue flights for an upcoming itinerary and, as is my habit, I’m considering the points earning potential of the flight...
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Earn 30% bonus on AmEx to Virgin America transfers through 30 April
The arguably paltry 200:100 AmEx->Virgin America Elevate transfer ratio is being boosted by 30% for the next two weeks. Your 200 Membership Rewards points are...
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Wanna trade for an American Airlines eVIP?
You probably shouldn’t. Or, if you do, be very careful about who you’re trading with. It seems that AA’s corporate security group decided this week...
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Searching for Azul award inventory
With Azul online as United’s latest partner the ability to search for award travel on the Brazilian carrier is quite useful. Unfortunately, however, the United...