Avios is one of the best mile currencies for short-haul redemptions (LAN was also, but given that the SPG transfer ratio devalued it’s not so great of an option anymore), especially for transborders which are prohibitively expensive. Just look at the fare for the next month with a paid fare: I mean, that’s $200 for…
Details of Aeroplan’s Enhancements: Distinction
As I mentioned yesterday, Aeroplan has revealed several significant changes for the upcoming calendar year, with changes taking place in effect on January 1st, 2014. On the whole it seems fresh and new, but I would have to say in my perspective, I would say that the changes are pretty lacklustre. I’ve split it into…
Miles and Más for $350 BusinessFirst/Executive First Class (Repost)
I’ve been having trouble with getting my posts to the BoardingArea homepage. If you have missed this, consider reading – it will blow your mind! This is TIME SENSITIVE AND THE PRICE WILL GO UP ON THE 29th! How to get a United BusinessFirst Lie-Flat seat for $325: Nearly everything is about evaluating the value…
Promotions rundown ending June 2013
Here is a rundown of promotions that are ending by or before the end of the month so it is good to have a heads up (or if you are a procrastinator like me ;)): June 28th is also the last day to buy Melia points with a 25% bonus. Why is this important? Because…
BIG CHANGES TO AEROPLAN
This is some pretty crazy stuff! I will go through it in a more detailed way when I have a moment as right now I am rushing to catch a train. 🙂 Some of the “highlights” of the enhancements that will be effective January 1 2014: -Some award levels are changing for the worse, with…
Miles and Más for $350 BusinessFirst/Executive First Class
Update: As the sale for buying Melia Miles is now over, you can expect the price of the ticket to be around $450-500, which is still a great deal if revenue ticket prices are through the roof. How to get a United BusinessFirst Lie-Flat seat for $325: Nearly everything is about evaluating the value of…
SPG devalues LAN Transfer Ratio!
As you may well know, SPG points are extremely flexible transferable a bunch of airline miles. I didn’t notice this until just a few minutes ago, and I saw this on twitter that SPG had changed it’s transfer ratio to LANPass. I went and checked the Starwood Airline Transfer Partner Page, and lo and behold: Wow,…
Alaska’s Partner Award Engine and Award Space
Given that Alaska started allowing one-way awards on most of their partners including Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas just under a few days ago, their value in my eyes have gone up significantly, because there is now so much flexibility in their awards. Right now you aren’t allowed to use can’t have an award where…
Daily Getaways Final Week Preview!
I have to say I am pretty disappointed with what Daily Getaways has to offer this year. Not only are there more and more people trying to get packages, but the “good” packages are either not present, significantly devalued (Wyndham), or seriously a joke (Hyatt). Yes that’s right. There are Hyatt Gold Passport Points available,…
Daily Getaways Week Four Preview is out!
The preview of the fourth week of Daily Getaways have now been released. From a cursory glance, it seems like there isn’t anything spectacular, but the IHG points sale are back. I am still waiting for Hyatt points and SPG points to be on sale. No luck so far, but hopefully they’ll be something nicer…
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