Update February 3: I first wrote about this deal on January 18. At that time, it lasted less than 48 hours. The space came back over the weekend, and I didn't write about because it disappeared in a few hours before I could.

It came back today, and it disappeared within 10 minutes of Gary Leff writing about it. Let's say it lasted one hour.

There are five Business Class saver award seats and seven economy saver award seats between Los Angeles and Sydney for much of late December.

The space is on the direct Virgin Australia flight and bookable with Delta miles on delta.com. Connecting from anywhere else in the United States and to anywhere else in Australia/New Zealand is possible for zero extra miles, award space permitting.

This is the ideal way to book what should be a very tough ticket: a trip to Australia over Christmas and New Year.

American Airlines and US Airways are both running sales on the purchase of their miles through March 3, 2015.

Uber is now offering one free ride up to a massive $30 to new users who sign up through a referral link. This limited time bump in the sign up bonus will only last for two weeks.

Uber is the world’s best taxi service because it has clean, courteous drivers and the easiest ride-ordering app imaginable. Tap, tap, tap, and a car whose progress you can track towards you is on its way.

New Uber users can get $30 for a free ride when they sign up through my referral link.

(I get $30 for a free ride too.

United.com is offering cheaper prices for partner Business Class award award bookings than what United's chart says the price is. This sale is unannounced and could end at any time.

In February 2014, United went to two charts: a cheaper one for flights on United and a more expensive one for partner flights--way more expensive in Business and First Class.

Last month, there were unannounced sales in partner Business Class to Europe, the Middle East, and India. These sales were restricted to off peak times though--January, February, and March.

Well, it's January 31. So today is your last chance to transfer. Since I posted this initially, I have two other posts on Avios:

New, Worse Avios Award Chart takes effect in April.

The Cave Man has generously donated two Admirals Club passes that expire February 8, 2016 to one lucky reader.

American Airlines operates Admirals Clubs in these locations. My favorite is at Honolulu International Airport, overlooking the garden, and stocked with better food (and soup!) than usual since Japan Airlines uses the lounge for its premium passengers.

Last time in AA lounge at HNL: minestrone, potato chowder, and mini-donuts that are just too dang good

 

There are two ways to enter the drawing.

Thai Airways First Class on its 747 operates daily between Bangkok and Sydney.

Now is a special time to earn American Airlines miles.

The personal American Airlines credit card is offering 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in the first three months.
The business American Airlines credit card is offering another 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in the first three months.

The personal deal has been the official offer since late October and the business deal since late November, so they've been around for three and two months respectively.

How much longer can we expect these amazing deals to last?

First, a quick word on why the deals

Now is a special time to earn American Airlines miles.

The personal American Airlines credit card is offering 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in the first three months.
The business American Airlines credit card is offering another 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in the first three months.

The personal deal has been the official offer since late October and the business deal since late November, so they've been around for three and two months respectively.

How much longer can we expect these amazing deals to last?

First, a quick word on why the deals