United MileagePlus Changes Effective November 1, 2017

You might want grab a cup of something caffeinated for this one.

This is The Cheapest You Will See Alaska Miles On Sale

REMINDER: Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of this sale! 

Through July 1, 11:59 PM ET, you can buy Alaska Airlines miles with up to a 50% bonus. It is a targeted offer, but it looks to be pretty widespread from what I can see. Log in to your account at this link to see your offer.
How the Bonus Stacks Up Historically
Very occasionally we've seen a 50% bonus on Alaska miles, but only to a more highly targeted market.

Buy Avios for 1.37 Cents Each with This Simple Trick

Through tomorrow, June 30 at 23:59 hr BST (British Summer Time) you can buy British Airways Avios with a 50% bonus. I've never seen a onuses greater than 50% on the purchase of Avios before.

The maximum amount of Avios you can buy through this promotion is 100k. With a 50% bonus, that means you can add 150k Avios to your account.

Buying Plane Tickets in Foreign Currencies

I am writing to you now from Matera, Italy. I just finished an eight day roadtrip around the Puglia region--the "heel of Italy's boot" as many call it--an incredibly beautiful, charming, unpretentious and less touristed area compared to other places on the coast of Italy. More on that to come at a later date.

Sub $400 Roundtrips West Coast to Maui in Late Summer/Fall

I tweeted this deal first from @MileValueAlerts. Follow @MileValueAlerts on Twitter and follow these directions to get a text message every time I tweet from that account. I tweet from @MileValueAlerts only a few times a month because it is designed to be used only for the best and most limited-time deals–like mistake fares–so that you aren’t bombarded by text messages.

Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines are both offering $397 roundtrip economy flights from San Jose and Oakland, California to Maui (non-stop). The majority of available travel dates span the end of August through mid November.

Etihad Ends San Francisco Route as of October 29

Etihad currently flies to six cities in the United States from its hub Abu Dhabi:

Chicago
Dallas
Los Angeles
New York City (JFK)
San Francisco
Washington, D.C. (IAD)

October 28, 2017 is the last day Etihad will fly between Abu Dhabi and San Francisco. The new route network between Abu Dhabi and the US as of October 29 is pictured above.

This is not great news for those living on the west coast that want to fly Etihad as it decreases the overall amount of award space available.

Should You Join the Frontier Discount Den or Spirit $9 Fare Club

I love Spirit and Frontier. Not flying them--I think I've flown them three total times, which weren't particularly pleasant experiences. I just love what they represent. As two of the largest ultra-low-cost carriers in the United States, they put downward pressure on all airlines' fares, which benefits flyers immensely.

We are all used to paying for checked bags and meals, but Spirit and Frontier charge for a lot more including carry on bags, seat assignments, and even water.

Under Two Weeks Left For Delta Offers: Why SkyMiles & Why Now

On July 5, 2017, the temporarily increased sign up bonus offers for the Delta Gold and Platinum cards issued by American Express will end.
Why SkyMiles?
People like to call Delta miles SkyPesos, me included sometimes, especially when another unannounced devaluation occurs and I'm feeling resentful. That doesn't mean they're worthless though...every mile has its niche, including SkyPesos. And I've put my money where my mouth is. I've held a personal Gold card in the past and currently hold the business gold card.

Delta miles are good for specific reasons.

Free Giveaway: $51 Southwest Gift Card

Longtime and generous reader Caveman is offering one lucky reader a $51 Southwest gift card. Southwest gift cards are fully transferable and don’t expire. There are two ways to enter:

Comment on this post.
Retweet this tweet.

GIVING AWAY A $51 GIFT CARD ON SOUTHWEST AIRLINES. FOLLOW AND RT TO WIN.

$313+ Roundtrips East Coast to Iceland in Late Summer/Fall

I tweeted this deal first from @MileValueAlerts. Follow @MileValueAlerts on Twitter and follow these directions to get a text message every time I tweet from that account.