VIPorter Earn + Burn Rates Announced
Porter Air's move to a revenue-based scheme for its VIPorter program was not entirely unexpected. The passengers likely to benefit from the shift, however, may...
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The Importance of Points Diversity
Just finding a seat available is not the end of the adventure when searching for an award trip. Figuring out which program currency to use...
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Experience Awards: Even Google is Suspicous
I’m not a fan personally of the “experience” redemption options for loyalty points. Mostly because of the economics behind them and my understanding of how...
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Bringing United Expert Mode+ to the Beta Site
Make the new United.com Beta Website work better for you. Expert Mode+ highlights the award and upgrade inventory so choosing the best flight is easier...
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SkyTeam Transatlantic Routes: 2015 Edition
A couple of years ago I produced a list of all the Transatlantic routes by alliance to help with searching for award trips and generally...
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Expanding redemption options to everything, everywhere
Purists still redeem for travel, but many others are seeking alternate outlets for their frequent flyer currency. LRG Rewards is bringing the idea of redemption...
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Loyalty or Currency: The SkyMiles conundrum
Did the Delta SkyMiles program just lose its core value to drive loyalty? Is it now just another currency, one where the value never increases...
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Delta changes upgrade, award prices + policies
Delta is getting even more dynamic in its SkyMiles trip pricing, announcing that some awards will officially be dynamic starting in 2016. And upgrades are...
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Oneworld Transatlantic Routes: 2015 Edition
The oneworld alliance has bolstered its Transatlantic presence in the past couple years, thanks in large part to the US Airways/American merger. Nearly 150 route/carrier...
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Star Alliance Transatlantic Routes: 2015 Edition
Planning a trip across the Atlantic Ocean with Star Alliance? There are nearly 200 transatlantic routes to choose from operated by 13 different airlines. That's...