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Hey! You're reading an outdated Free First Class Next Month series. Check out the latest version published in April of 2015 here. This is the eighth post in a monthlong series that started here. Each…

Update: Reading through comments here and on Twitter and Facebook, this promo is clearly targeted. About a quarter of us got the free night offer, a quarter are getting 2k or 4k points per stay, and…

Hey! You're reading an outdated Free First Class Next Month series. Check out the latest version published in April of 2015 here. This is the seventh post in a monthlong series that started here.…

According to this thread in the FlyerTalk Mileage Run forum, several airlines are featuring extremely low fares between the US and Istanbul, Turkey. There appears to be solid availability in February…

The application links for the cards mentioned in this post have been removed because they are expired. Click here for the top current credit card sign up bonuses. Full offer details on the 40k bonus…

Hey! You're reading an outdated Free First Class Next Month series. Check out the latest version published in April of 2015 here. This is the sixth post in a monthlong series that started here. Each…

Award travel reservations can usually be made up to eleven months in advance. Often, but not always, eleven months out has the best availability.

There are several posts on yesterday's new PointBreaks list. Even if you've read those, read this.

JetBlue is running an incredible (and incredibly limited) 80% off promotion from yesterday through February 1. Every day at noon ET, a few flights will be released with a promo code that will get you…

I got an email today that flying three paid JetBlue roundtrips during 2013 will automatically earn a 5,000 point bonus. The email says: "Here’s something to celebrate: We’re giving 5,000 bonus points…

Hey! You're reading an outdated Free First Class Next Month series. Check out the latest version published in April of 2015 here. This is the fourth post in a monthlong series that started here. Each…

Chauffeur Service Pre-Departure Services and Emirates Club Auckland Emirates First: Suite, Seat, and Bed Emirates First: Service and Food Emirates First: Shower Spa…

I know there are some people who have wandered over since reading about the site in the New York Times. From my experience, some of you will mistakenly conclude that traveling with miles is too…

Hey! You're reading an outdated Free First Class Next Month series. Check out the latest version published in April of 2015 here. This is the third post in a monthlong series that started here. Each…

Hey! You're reading an outdated Free First Class Next Month series. Check out the latest version published in April of 2015 here. This is the second post in a monthlong series that started here. Each…

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Chauffeur Service Pre-Departure Services and Emirates Club Auckland Emirates First: Suite, Seat, and Bed Emirates First: Service and Food Emirates First: Shower Spa…

Part I: The Main Award & Finding a Free Oneway Part II: US to Asia via Europe for 90k Miles in Business Part III: Adding a Great Sidetrip This is the third and final installment breaking down my…

This post is for people who haven't yet joined the miles movement--like people who clicked over from today's New York Times article. If you're already a regular reader, forward this post to all your…

American Airlines has recently added the option to reserve your entree in advance when flying in business or first class from a select, but expanding, number of cities. This is a cool improvement…

With my recent posts about flying to Europe all year round for 20,000 American Airlines miles or flying to South American for negative 7,500 miles, there's one problem for a lot of people. Using both…

Part I: The Main Award & Finding a Free Oneway Part II: US to Asia via Europe for 90k Miles in Business Part III: Adding a Great Sidetrip This article is a continuation of the post from last…

Reader question: I've got to book a one way flight from Los Angeles to Newark with American miles next month. Is there any way to get extra value from the award? Answer: Sure. How about adding a one…

I've hosted two MileValue dinners in Los Angeles that were both a ton of fun and informative. I know I learned a lot at each one. Throw in some good, cheap food and a chance to meet other travelers…

Right before Christmas, The Week published an article odd in tone and subject matter. The story "Confessions of a hotel insider" and subtitled "If you want the best room, sparkling service, and free…