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Booking Last Minute Awards: Spreadsheet of Fees and Policies
July 13, 2016
This comprehensive spreadsheet details commonly used loyalty programs and their policies towards booking an award close to the travel date. To see how much you might have to pay for booking a last…
Hurry: The Citi Prestige Offer Changes Tuesday [Six Days]
July 13, 2016
The Citi Prestige® Card 50k offer expired.
American Airlines,Etihad,Trick
Parents: Save Tons Redeeming Etihad Miles on American Airlines Flights
July 12, 2016
I noticed something very interesting about the Etihad Guest award policies when redeeming on American Airlines flights that could be very helpful to all you parents out there trying to navigate…
$399 Between Los Angeles & Fort Lauderdale in JetBlue Mint Class
July 11, 2016
Starting March 20, 2017 you will be able to fly JetBlue Mint Class, the nicest Business Class experience on a transcontinental flight in the United States, between Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale. At…
Delta Discounting Economy Awards as Low as 5,000 Miles
July 11, 2016
Delta domestic economy and Delta Comfort+ award tickets are on sale for as little as 5,000 miles one way. Conditions of the Sale Must book award within the next week (by July 18, 2016) Valid travel…
The One Killer Message to Get Big Discounts on Airbnb
July 10, 2016
I spend a lot of my time in Airbnb apartments, so saving money on each rentals adds up for me. I've discussed tips to save money on Airbnb before including: Right now, if you sign up…
United,Award Booking,Reader Question
Will You Find Last Minute Award Space? Here’s How to Estimate Your Chances.
July 8, 2016
I received the following email from a reader. Dawn writes: I wanted to ask a question that I didn't see an answer for on your site or clearly on the interwebs. I am hoping to do a trip this winter to…
Updated: Best Offer of the Year? JetBlue Matching Virgin America Points!
July 7, 2016
Update July 7, 2016: You can fly two one ways (or an open jaw) on JetBlue to qualify for the points match, you do not have to fly a classic roundtrip. The qualifying date to register in this points…
Reader Story,AAdvantage,Etihad,Qantas
Honeymoon Around the World: Part 3
July 7, 2016
A reader wrote to me recently about his success story planning and booking a fantastic Round-the-World honeymoon, through knowledge and tips he picked up right here on MileValue. He was eager to…
United,Etihad,Alaska,American Airlines
5 Gorgeous Destinations, 5 Cheap Mileage Prices
July 6, 2016
The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ MasterCard® 60,000 mile offer has expired. Check out the current best credit card offers here.…
No ATM Fees Worldwide and $100 Sign Up Bonus With This Checking Account
July 6, 2016
I travel a lot internationally. My nomadic lifestyle means I'm outside the United States for the majority of the year, withdrawing cash from ATMs pretty regularly. If I didn't use a debit card that…
Delta 50k/60k Offers End Today, Everything You Need to Know
July 5, 2016
For about a month, the Delta Gold and Platinum cards have had 50,000 to 60,000 point sign up bonuses.
Reader Story,American Airlines,Etihad,Air India
Honeymoon Around the World: Part 2
July 3, 2016
A reader wrote to me recently about his success story planning and booking a fantastic Round-the-World honeymoon, through knowledge and tips he picked up right here on MileValue. He was eager to…
Why the JetBlue Plus Card is Now Much More Interesting
July 1, 2016
If you haven't heard yet, JetBlue's frequent flyer program TrueBlue is running an incredible promotion right now-- read this learn how to enter.
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Secret Sweepstakes to Win 250,000 United Miles
June 30, 2016
I just wrote about United's mile sale (lasts through August 15, 2016) where you can get up to 100% bonus miles.
Good Deal? United Miles on Sale with 100% Bonus
June 30, 2016
Through August 15, 2016 at 11:59 CT, United is offering a 100% bonus on purchased miles. The size of the bonus depends on the number of miles you buy, with the largest 100% bonus kicking in at 40,000…
American Airlines,British Airways,Etihad,AAdvantage,Alaska,Cathay Pacific
Where to Credit Butt in Seat Miles: Flying American Airlines
June 30, 2016
Update 6/30/2016: Alaska Airlines is changing the way you accrue redeemable Alaska miles when flying partner American Airlines for travel beginning August 1, 2016 to a
Book Business Class to Southeast Asia with 50k/60k Delta Offers [One Week Left]
June 30, 2016
There is great award space to Southeast Asia next January and February (which is peak dry season in many places) in Business Class that you can book with Delta SkyMiles. If you have Delta miles, book…
TAP Portugal Flat Bed Business Class to Europe on Two New Routes
June 29, 2016
TAP Portugal currently flies from Lisbon to three different destinations in the United States: Miami, Newark, and most recently to Boston. July 1, 2016 they will launch one more route that will fly…
Etihad First Class Award Space is Now Open in Advance
June 28, 2016
You can now book Etihad First Class Suites departing the United States for Abu Dhabi in advance. This is exciting news because previously, you could only book this award at the last minute, within a…
AAdvantage,Air Tahiti Nui,Fiji Airways
Redeem American Airlines Miles: Part 14 — Fiji, Tahiti, Bora Bora, and French Polynesia
June 28, 2016
The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ MasterCard® 60,000 mile offer has expired.
Japan Airlines First Class Wide Open to Australia for 60,000 American Airlines Miles
June 28, 2016
The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™
Alaska,AAdvantage,American Airlines
Flying American Airlines Will Earn Less Alaska Miles as of August 1, 2016
June 27, 2016
Alaska Airlines is changing the way you accrue redeemable Alaska miles when flying partner American Airlines for travel beginning August 1, 2016. The number of Alaska Mileage plan miles you will earn…