The 2X everywhere Alaska Mileage Plan card?
In the recent post, “How to play the Alaska / Virgin America deal,” I argued that the impending Alaska Airlines / Virgin America merger...
Top 10 shortcuts to earning SPG points
Less than two weeks ago, in the post “Top 7 shortcuts to earning Alaska Mileage Plan miles,” I asserted that Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan...
How to play the Alaska / Virgin America deal
It’s official. Alaska Airlines is buying Virgin America. And, the question on my mind, of course, is how can we make the most of...
Destination Cape Town, Multi-Stop Routes (outbound booked!)
In several prior posts, I mentioned my desire to book business class award flights to Cape Town, South Africa, for my family of three. ...
Top 7 shortcuts to earning Alaska Mileage Plan miles
Following many airline program devaluations and rule changes, Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan miles may be the most valuable airline miles remaining. Here are a...
Destination Cape Town. My one stop options.
In a few prior posts, I mentioned my desire to book business class award flights to Cape Town, South Africa, for my family of...
The best award price finder. Case study part 2. Other key info
I started off this series with a simple goal: I want to book business class award flights to South Africa for my family of...
The best award price finder. Case study part 1B (added Milez.biz).
This morning I published my first comparison of tools designed to help people find the programs that let you book awards for the least...
The best award price finder. Case study part 1.
I’d like to book a business class award flight to South Africa. I have miles saved up in a number of programs including AA,...
Barclaycard JetBlue offers are live and worth a look
JetBlue credit cards from Barclaycard are now available to new applicants. The new Barclaycard JetBlue cards come in three flavors:
JetBlue Plus Card: 30,000...
Bet You Didn’t Know: Unlimited Ticket Changes on Virgin America For $25
By Julian, author of Devil’s Advocate...
Over the last few years change fees have gone up faster than my weight did while I was on the In and Out...
Copa upgrade certificates extended and now work on United flights
This will be most useful for those who followed Shawn’s advice and requested a status match to Copa’s new ConnectMiles program last September. I...
Strange, but true: New Southwest points are worth more BEFORE you get the Companion...
Argument Overview
In this post, I argue the following:
The redemption value of Southwest Rapid Rewards points, relative to cash, is the same with or without...
(EXPIRED) Six ways to secure a Southwest Companion Pass without flying
If you want to be free to fly around the country (and slightly beyond), with a friend, the best deal around is the Southwest...
