Finding United MileagePlus 5K Awards
I recently posted the fact that almost all award flights within Japan cost only 5K United miles one-way. That's cool both because 5K is...
Now book Japan Airlines awards on AA.com
In this morning's Marriott Bonvoy airline partner sweet spots guide, we noted that your best option to search for Japan Airlines award space is...
My secret weapon #40Kfaraway
Last week, Nick became the presumed favorite in the 40K to Far Away challenge when he revealed the greatest sweet spot award ever: 7.5K...
Book Turkish Miles & Smiles awards via email. Here’s how.
Turkish Miles & Smiles has an incredibly generous award chart which includes deals such as 7.5K one-way from anywhere in the US to Hawaii...
7.5K miles each way to Hawaii: Turkish Miles & Smiles sweet spot
Note: Turkish changed its award chart in 2024 and it now costs 10,000 miles each way rather than 7,500 miles each way. The original post...
[Expired] Flying Blue promo awards: 50% off Minneapolis or Salt Lake City to Europe...
The July 2019 Flying Blue Promo Awards are out and two US routes to Europe are on sale: Minneapolis or Salt Lake City to Europe are now...
Around the world in 40K
I think it's fair to say that I've been obsessed with the 40K to Far Away Challenge. Nick, Stephen, and I each have a...
Fly around Japan for 5K each way, and add a free Excursion [Sweet-spot spotlight]
Nick previously published a similar post: Fly around Japan for 4.5K each way with British Airways Avios . But then the BA devaluation happened...
United Excursionist Perk Maps. Visualize regions to optimize awards.
In my opinion, the United Excursionist Perk is one of the best aspects of United's MileagePlus program. What is the Excursionist Perk? When you...
[Expired] Business class on Air New Zealand from 49K points each way [rare award...
Air New Zealand has released a bunch of business class award space for July and August 2019. Thanks to current point transfer bonuses, you could...
Greg’s Chase Ultimate Rewards battle plans
The 40K to Far Away challenge is on! Nick, Stephen, and I each have a budget of 40K points and $400 to go as...
Cruising to a win #40Kfaraway
When the 40K to Far Away idea first came up (see: Challenge! 40K to Far Away), and when I learned that I would be...
Challenge! 40K to Far Away
About a month ago, I hosted an annual Frequent Miler business meeting. The idea was to take a step back from the day to...
Domes of Elounda: Amazing upgrade, No Regrets
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. At least, I always believed that long-standing maxim...before my stay at...
