United,Alaska,Delta,Virgin America,AAdvantage,Award Space
Who Has the Most First Class Award Space to Kona?
June 5, 2017
There seemed to be enough interest in my original post on premium cabin award space to Honolulu that I followed up with the next most popular destination in Hawaii: Maui, and will now cover premium cabin award space to Kona (KOA), the third busiest airport in Hawaii on the big island.
Where I’ll Be Over the Next Five Weeks. Recommendations?
June 4, 2017
Hello from the verdant Santiago de Compostela, Spain! The picture above is the view from the kitchen table in my Airbnb, overlooking Alameda Park, just a five minute walk from the famous Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This town in Galicia is the end of the famous Camino de Santiago (or The Way of St. James), a pilgrimage that millions have made to visit the shrine of the apostle St.
Flash Sale on United Miles: 67% Bonus Through June 2
June 1, 2017
Through June 2, 2017 at 11:59 CT (today and tomorrow), United is offering up to a 67% bonus on purchased miles.
Delta Retracts Pricey Fuel Surcharges on Virgin Atlantic Awards
May 31, 2017
The frequent flyer community freaked out over the weekend when expensive fuel surcharges popped on Delta awards flying partner Virgin Atlantic in Upper Class from the United States to Europe.
Delta already collects fuel surcharges on partner awards that originate in Europe.
But out of pocket costs skyrocketed a few days ago to around $500 for Virgin Atlantic Upper Class awards originating in the United States, and everyone thought it was yet another unannounced dig from Delta because, well, it wouldn't be that surprising. Delta devalues their award prices all the time with no notice.
Only Two More Days for 100k & 80k Hilton Amex Offers
May 30, 2017
The offers on this page have expired.
Today and tomorrow, May 30 and 31, are the last days to take advantage of the limited time elevated sign up bonuses–the highest we’ve ever seen–on the Hilton Honors Card and the Hilton Surpass Card, both issued by American Express.
We recommend using Hilton points on lower tier Hiltons, as you tend to get a better value for your points. Aim for what used to be Category 1 - 3 Hiltons (priced at 5k to 20k points a night).
Review: LATAM VIP Lounge in São Paulo
May 27, 2017
In Anatomy of an Award: São Paulo to Madrid in Iberia Business Class
You Can Pool Hilton Points for Free Now: Here’s How
May 26, 2017
Hilton's made a lot of changes to its loyalty program as of late. In the end of April, Hilton Honors added a brand new benefit for its members--the ability to pool points with other Hilton Honors members. You don't even need to share the same address!
This is super convenient if a friend or family member needs some more points for a specific redemption. You could pool your points with them now, and get them to share points back with you once they have more.
Alaska Airlines Adds Condor & Finnair as Partners
May 25, 2017
Alaska Airlines has added two new airlines to their lengthy list of partners recently.
Back in March of this year, Alaska added the German airline Condor. You can redeem and earn Alaska miles flying Condor. Even more recently, Alaska announced another new partnership: Finnair. You can't redeem Alaska miles flying Finnair yet but you can earn them when flying Finnair.
I'll focus more on Condor today since we don't know the redemption rates for flying Finnair yet.
Condor
Condor is a leisure airline.
American Express,Reader Question
Does Upgrading Your Amex Use Up Your Once-Per-Lifetime Bonus?
May 24, 2017
American Express is known for having a few restrictions when it comes to applying for their credit cards.
One is that you are limited to holding four to five American Express credit cards. Both personal and business count toward this limit. (AMEX Everyday, Delta, and SPG are credit cards.) Separately, you are limited to holding four to five American Express charge cards. Both personal and business count toward this limit.