Party of 5! Frequent Miler’s 2023 team challenge
Last published June 1, 2023: The latest Frequent Miler team challenge begins today! This morning, we'll make our way to the airport from the...
(EXPIRED) (Update: Extended) Virgin Voyages: 7-night European Cruises for as few as 62K points
Update 5/31/23: Virgin has reached out to let us know that this promotion has been extended through August 27, 2023, so that gives an...
Bargain luxury in Hawaii: Greg’s Wyndham Vacasa experience
I believe that I was the first in the blogosphere to recognize (or at least publish) what an amazing deal Wyndham's partnership with Vacasa...
An Avianca LifeMiles success story (thanks to screenshots)
The other day, I successfully booked a business class award for four passengers on a summer 2023 date from Europe to the United States...
Don’t transfer Chase points to United, but don’t despair (yet)
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...
Major United Mileage Plus Devaluation: 33%-46% increase in award prices to/from Europe
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...
How much is award flexibility worth?
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...
Strengths and weaknesses of major US frequent flyer programs
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...
JetBlue TrueBlue Complete Guide
JetBlue TrueBlue has launched its new loyalty program today, complete with new levels of elite status and ways to earn recognition along the way...
Etihad awards can now be booked online with American AAdvantage miles (or can they?)
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...
(EXPIRED) United award sale in economy: 42k RT to Tahiti, 60k RT to Australia...
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,...
(EXPIRED) LifeMiles giving 15% bonus when transferring from Amex Membership Rewards
In addition to the new transfer bonuses from Chase to Virgin Atlantic, Amex to Flying Blue and Bilt to Flying Blue (now ended), another...
Air France / KLM Flying Blue sweet spots for award travel
Flying Blue sweet spots have been more difficult to define than those in other programs ever since Air France and KLM ditched the Flying...
(EXPIRED) Air France / KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: 25% off economy, premium economy,...
Air France / KLM Flying Blue released their May 2023 Promo Rewards overnight and the list includes many major US cities, with discounts available...
