Million Mile Madness Recap – and the winner is…
The madness is over.
When SAS EuroBonus launched a promotion to earn one million miles by flying 15 different SkyTeam airlines by the end of 2024, it felt like it was calling out our name....
Two solid Ibis Styles stays, but limited love for Accor Live Limitless
During our recently-ended Million mile Madness challenge, I stayed at two different Ibis Styles properties: Ibis Styles Sepang KLIA and the Ibis Styles Ambassador Incheon Airport, both of which belong to the Accor Live...
Great ways to save money or miles on flights
Whether you plan to book flights with cash or points, it's great to pay less. This post is a high-level round-up of techniques for saving cash, points, or miles when booking your next flight.
Book...
Etihad First Apartment Re-Review: Absolutely Awesome
I first flew Etihad First Apartments in 2019 on an overnight flight from Abu Dhabi to London. I was blown away by that experience. Now, in November 2024, I had the great opportunity to...
Guide to Airline Companion Tickets for 2024
If you ever travel with others, companion tickets offer the possibility of saving a lot of money or points for the second passenger. This guide describes each companion ticket option available.
Aer Lingus Commercial Companion...
Get a free massage with Amex Equinox credit, Qatar business for 40k miles and...
We just finished our second annual challenge of 2024, Million Mile Madness. I know, I know, annual means once/year, but try to tell Greg, Nick and Stephen that. As is customary after our challenges,...
A broadly useful Amex Offer, more cash in your pocket, pick the people’s champion...
Did you know that there's an Amex Offer that could potentially be used for planes, trains, car rentals, and more? Would you like to earn more cash back bonuses? Interested in who will be...
My AAdvantage love affair continues
More than a year ago I published "Why AAdvantage is my new favorite mileage program." It was not, and is still not, my favorite points program. That honor goes to transferable points programs: Amex...
Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Partners: Which are Best?
Amex Membership Rewards points are transferable to many airline and hotel partners. In this post, you'll find a complete list of Amex transfer partners as well as quick tips for best uses.
Best uses of...
My experience obtaining a China 24 hour Transit without Visa
Last Week, as part of the Million Mile Madness challenge, I flew to China twice without a visa. On the first visit, I simply transferred to another flight without leaving the airport. On the...
Best Cash Back Credit Card Offers
We're usually all about earning points and miles. The games we play involves acquiring points & miles so that we can then travel as close to free as possible.
That doesn't mean that you turn...
SAS says 1 million miles are mine! (Greg’s Million Mile Madness trip journal)
Today I received a very welcome email from SAS stating that I had qualified for the million miles! For full details, see: "I’m a SAS EuroBonus Millionaire!"
December 11th: I'm a SAS EuroBonus Millionaire!
Today I...
Hyatt’s breakfast-cutting experiment, personal Starlinks inflight, more SAS, and Japan’s connection to the AT...
This Saturday you can read about Hyatt's breakfast-cutting experiment at certain US properties, people trying to use their personal Starlinks for inflight wifi, Japan's own version of the Appalachian Trail (and their interesting connection...
Million Mile Madness Final Live Check-in: Sunday November 17 at 5pm ET
For our Million Mile Madness Challenge, Greg, Nick, and Stephen are all competing to complete the SAS EuroBonus Millionaire promo with the most style, affordability, and speed... all in a maximum of two weeks!...
