Taking advantage of my favorite elite benefit
Some benefits of an airline elite program are used more often than others. Some are more valuable than others. And some are ripe for seemingly...
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Points Hoarders Episode 4: Sardines in a Can
One of these days I might actually figure out how we come up with the names for our podcast episodes. In the mean time, I’m...
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SriLankan to join oneworld
SriLankan, the flag carrier of the eponymous nation, is set to be announced as the newest member of the oneworld alliance at their annual meeting...
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Points Hoarders: Episode 3 now online!
I’m actually a bit late in getting this notification out and for that I apologize. I’ve been a bit busy lately with inaugurals all over...
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New MileagePlus earning rates for Taca flights
United Airlines has, once again, updated the earning rates for a partner airline. This time it is Central American carrier Taca which is seeing new...
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United Airlines and Qatar Airways terminate partnership
United Airlines and Qatar Airways have announced the termination of their marketing and frequent flyer partnerships. The move affects codeshare flights between both carriers as...
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JetBlue, Hawaiian announce details on frequent flyer reciprocity
When Hawaiian Airlines announced service between New York City and Honolulu one of the more interesting aspects of the deal was frequent flyer reciprocity with...
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Last chance 50% bonus on Membership Rewards -> Avios transfer (this time)
Avios, the latest incarnation of points from British Airways and Iberia, certainly have received their fair share of negative reviews since the product launched. For...
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United, Avianca announce codeshare and frequent flyer reciprocity
United Airlines and Avianca have announced a start date for cooperation between the two carriers, leading up to Avianca’s joining Star alliance, expected to be...
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Making a mileage run out of the Denver-Tokyo United route
It is not at all uncommon for new routes to have fare sales associated with them to build hype and attract new customers. So it...