Disclaimer: I am not sure this actually works. I tried several times last night, and it couldn’t ticket. I’m not sure whether it’s a glitch or whether the seats aren’t getting pulled from the buckets or the system is manually validating the tickets, so I do not guarantee anything! Just something to try if you…
May 7 – Klout and free lounge passes, AMEX Plat, Free HHonors Gold
Very quiet day today: If you have Klout of 55+, you can get a free AA lounge pass! HT: Mommy Points There is also a free HHonors Gold offer floating around. HT: Point Me to the Plane Finally, Alaska is devaluing their chart for AF/KLM awards. Bleh, but I’m saving my miles for Emirates First.…
Common Mileage Currencies (for Canadians) – Aeroplan
It’s much easier to accumulate points and miles in the states, than in Canada, unfortunately, and while we used to have the best Star Alliance FF program, it’s undeniable that Aeroplan are absolutely or even relatively worth less than they were before to other currencies. While there are still decent redemptions to be had, the…
May 4 Summary – SPG Taxes, QR redemptions, OS Retrofit, UPS
Aeroplan is also partnering with the UPS Store – earn 1 mile/$ with 150 miles on first transaction. Points Summary talks about how SPG is now showing breakdown of rates and taxes on bookings which is good for cash + point redemptions. Head for Points talks about how you could potentially use BA Avios on Qatar…
Personal Credit Cards in Canada
Credit cards are most likely the easiest way to earn miles without flying. Actually, scratch that, credit cards are THE EASIEST WAY to get miles and fly for only taxes whether it’s short-haul hops or international first class. I am going to do a very long series on the valuation of miles and points and…
I am too young… and I need help with valuation!
Usually, I’m very good about planning ahead, but for some reason, I’m a little bit confused about what I should with this booking. I am going to BACON as some of you may know, and originally I planned to stop in NYC after the weekend in Colorado Springs for just under two weeks and then take…
May 3 – Giveaways and a must read!
Two giveaways to mention today: Frequent Flyer Bonuses is celebrating its eighth anniversary and is giving away some Etihad and SPG points! First2Board is also giving away SPG points and amenity kits! This is also a must read from Matthew @ upgrd.com which is hilarious! I find call center conversations very amusing and this is one of…
(US Only) LX/LH F in advance with 50k Miles & More Credit Card!
Barclay is offering a 50,000 miles signup bonus for their Lufthansa Miles & More credit card until June 30, 2013. You will need to spend $5,000 for the other 30,000 points with as you get 20,000 points for the first purchase. There is annual fee of $79 and you can apply here. (At the time,…
May 2 – AMEX Financial Review, Expedia Margins
Not much stuff that hasn’t been rehashed yet today but if you haven’t read these posts I strongly suggest you do as I find them extremely interesting. View from the Wing has a very good post on the AMEX financial review. One of the comments says I can vouch that Amex in Canada has a similar process, albeit…
May 1 – More Change Fees, Free Wifi, 100% Buy US promo!
Hack My Trip tells you how to get free wifi on Delta by changing your browser. Very smart idea! American Airlines joins everyone else and increases change fees (domestic to 200, international to 300). Hopefully AC’s change fee will remain $75. Also a US Airways up to 100% buy promo. Through May 31, 2013, when you…
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