Tag: 40K To Far Away
Stephen’s Top 13 Obstacles To Winning #40Kfaraway
Planning a long trip overseas can be hard. Planning for our 40k To Far Away challenge is even harder.
Just when I think I've found...
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...
The best stopover deals worldwide
A number of airlines and airports offer free tours and free lodging for those transiting through the airport on their way to somewhere else. ...
Greg’s weapons don’t scare me: why 1.5cpp is overrated (#40Kfaraway)
Greg thinks that the ability to book travel through Chase at 1.5c per point is a huge advantage in our 40K To Far Away...
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
Our #40Kfaraway challenge has led me to more closely study the award charts of all of the Citi Transfer Partners. I recently stumbled on...
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...
How I Won’t Be Winning The 40K To Far Away Challenge Either
Maybe I should take Mr Quinney's advice and not underestimate myself.
Having come up with the idea for the 40K To Far Away challenge, I...
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...
How I’m not going to win the 40K challenge
In my younger years, I ran track for a legendary coach named Mr. Quinney. My high school's girls' track & field team went more...
