The other day, I successfully booked a business class award for four passengers on a summer 2023 date from Europe to the United States with Avianca LifeMiles. That wasn't the surprising part. The surprising...
This week's United Mileage Plus devaluation was significant. In fact, it was significant enough that they have walked it back to some extent, with partner awards that were pricing at 102,400 miles a few...
In this morning's post about overvaluing flexibility, I called out what appeared to be a major devaluation on United Mileage Plus awards. One Mile at a Time has since reported on the extent of...
Flexibility is undoubtedly valuable. But how valuable is it? How much does "free cancellation" cost? (Not a trick question)
Last month, I had planned to take an epic trip to Fiji, but we had to...
We periodically get emails from readers lamenting the uselessness of set of frequent flyer miles or another. Oftentimes, it isn't that the currency in question is useless, but rather that it is not useful...
JetBlue TrueBlue has launched its new loyalty program today, complete with new levels of elite status and ways to earn recognition along the way even before earning status. These changes were announced last December...
Etihad is one of several Gulf-based airlines that's often lusted after by the points and miles team. The Etihad First Apartment remains one of the best commerical products in the world and is still...
United launched an award sale yesterday for economy flights to Tahiti and Australia. It's currently only open to cardholders and those with Premier status, but it'll open to all MileagePlus members on Thursday May...
In addition to the new transfer bonuses from Chase to Virgin Atlantic, Amex to Flying Blue and Bilt to Flying Blue (now ended), another transfer bonus began yesterday - Amex to LifeMiles. At 15%...
Flying Blue sweet spots have been more difficult to define than those in other programs ever since Air France and KLM ditched the Flying Blue award chart in favor of variable award pricing. However,...
Air France / KLM Flying Blue released their May 2023 Promo Rewards overnight and the list includes many major US cities, with discounts available in economy, premium economy, and business class on some routes...
I love Avianca Lifemiles. I recognize that many don't, but I do. I wrote an Avianca LifeMiles sweet spots post and I have written about the secret LifeMiles award chart and trying to crack...
Bilt Rewards has announced details of an awesome new transfer bonus that'll be available on May 1 - a 100% transfer bonus to Flying Blue.
The Deal
Bilt Rewards is offering the following earning &...
My wife and I love traveling with our kids. No, it's not always easy, but it's something we feel lucky to be able to do. For the most part, things have gone remarkably smoothly...