30,000 miles to nowhere. $25,000 spent, probably for nothing
Background: Until recently, there was a one time opportunity to get top tier American Airlines AAdvantage elite status (Executive Platinum) by enrolling in and completing the US Airways Preferred Status Trial. For fun, I...
3 miles per dollar everywhere, uncapped
I’ve written many posts in the past about ways to earn 5 miles per dollar everywhere. The trick is to buy gift cards at stores like Staples or Office Depot and pay with a...
Easy miles for US Airways cardholders
If you’re a US Airways cardholder, you probably received an email like this one:
Many banks offer cardholders referral bonuses like these, but I think this one is worth calling out because it should be...
Get a 40% bonus when transferring Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways
Valid through January 31, 2014: As reported by Miles4More, American Express is once again offering a great transfer bonus from their US Membership Rewards program to British Airways. Through January 31, Amex is offering...
30,000 miles to nowhere. Progress and plans.
Background: Currently, there’s a one time opportunity to get top tier AAdvantage elite status (Executive Platinum) by enrolling in and completing the US Airways Preferred Status Trial. For fun, I decided to go for...
30,000 miles to nowhere. Lessons learned so far.
Background: Currently, there’s a one time opportunity to get top tier AAdvantage elite status (Executive Platinum) by enrolling in and completing the US Airways Preferred Status Trial. For fun, I decided to go for...
Discounted United awards
Discounted awards are bookable now through December 31 for travel from January 12 – February 12: United Airlines is currently discounting several types of award flights: Business class awards to Europe and...
An analysis of the Virgin Atlantic 90K offer
Note: This is a slightly updated re-publish of a post from August, titled “Will the real Virgin Atlantic offer please stand up?” Bank of America recently re-introduced a signup offer for their Virgin...
30 points per dollar, but I’m still waiting for more
A few weeks ago, I wrote “How to feed the hungry and fly for free.” In that post I showed how to donate 74 boxes of fruit or nuts from 1-800-Flowers to a food...
Virgin America elevate Fly Store offers double points for Amex gift cards
The Virgin America portal, the elevate Fly Store, is now offering double points for purchases of Amex gift cards. This offer is valid through December 21, 2014. Virgin America miles are worth...
30,000 miles to nowhere. Hacking companion mileage runs
Background: Currently, there’s a one time opportunity to get top tier AAdvantage elite status (Executive Platinum) by enrolling in and completing the US Airways Preferred Status Trial. For fun, I decided to go for...
A contest gone awry
Last week, I showed “How to feed the hungry and fly for free.” In that post I showed how to donate 74 boxes of fruit or nuts from 1-800-Flowers to a food charity (Food...
Up to 40% off Virgin America, 2 hours only!
Today only and only until 9 am PT (noon EST), Virgin America is offering up to 40% off with code FOMO40.
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Avianca LifeMiles 125% bonus on purchased miles
Avianca LifeMiles is offering a 125% bonus on purchased miles, today only. This brings the price per mile to 1.47 cents per mile. That’s a good rate, but probably not worth buying unless you...
