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Tons of Delta Business Class Award Space to Europe for Next Summer
November 4, 2015
There is fantastic flat bed Business Class award space for two people on Delta flights to Europe next summer for the Level 1 (on the former, now deleted chart) price
Mystery Bonus of Up to 85% on Buying United Miles
November 3, 2015
Through December 14, 2015, United is offering up to an 85% bonus on purchased miles. The maximum bonus is targeted with some people being offered 60% and 70% bonuses. Also the size of the bonus…
Launch Week for MileValue E-Book Ends in Seven Hours, Special Bonuses Disappear
November 3, 2015
Last week, I released Fly Free in First, the only step-by-step guide to take you from beginner to expert on collecting and redeeming miles and points for your dream vacation. As a special thank you…
$50 Off Airbnb, Earn Virgin America Points on Stays, Pay for Stays with Membership Rewards
November 3, 2015
I will spend over 200 nights this year in Airbnb apartments--here's where I am sleeping in 2015--so three pieces of news about Airbnb caught my eye today. Most (all?) AMEX cards are offering $50 off…
WOW Air to Fly San Francisco and Los Angeles to Iceland
November 3, 2015
WOW Air, the airline famous for $99 fares from Boston and Baltimore to Iceland, will begin flying from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Iceland in summer 2016.
Best Way to Get 50,000 American Airlines Miles Since Executive Offer Ended
November 2, 2015
American Airlines miles are some of the most valuable miles in the world because Delta and United gutted their award charts in 2014, but American hasn't devalued for several years. The merger with US…
Save Up to $1,200 Per Year with Citi Price Rewind
November 1, 2015
Citi offers Price Rewind as a free feature on its personal cards like the Citi Prestige® Card, Citi ThankYou® Premier Card, Citi® Hilton HHonors™ Reserve Card, Citi® Hilton HHonors™ Visa Signature®…
LifeMiles U.S. Bank Credit Card Offering 35,000 Bonus Miles
November 1, 2015
The LifeMiles Visa Signature Card from US Bank now offers 35,000 bonus Avianca LifeMiles after $2,500 in purchases within the first 90 days of account opening.
224 Dead in Russian Plane Crash over Egypt. ISIS Claims Resposibility
October 31, 2015
A Russian airline's A321 has crashed shortly after taking off from Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, killing 224 onboard. (The airline's name is variously given as Kogalymavia or Metrojet.
New York, Boston, and Los Angeles to London for $361+ Roundtrip
October 29, 2015
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.
New York, Boston, and Los Angeles to London for $361+ Roundtrip
October 29, 2015
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.
Barclaycard Arrival Miles Are Worth 1.075 Cents Each
October 28, 2015
The Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® comes with 40,000 bonus Arrival miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. You also earn 2x miles on all purchases with the…
Barclaycard Arrival Miles Are Worth 1.075 Cents Each
October 28, 2015
The Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® comes with 40,000 bonus Arrival miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. You also earn 2x miles on all purchases with the…
The E-Book Is Live – Get It Now And Make Your Friends Jealous By Flying For Free
October 28, 2015
Yesterday I announced the official launch of my new book: Fly Free in First. The first complete, step-by-step “travel hacking” walkthrough ever published. If you haven’t got your copy yet, be sure…
Four Negative Changes to Arrival Plus for Existing Cardholders
October 27, 2015
The Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® offers new cardholders 40,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in 90 days, which is worth $430 in free travel, and 2.15% back toward travel on…
MileValue E-Book “Fly First for Free” Now Available
October 27, 2015
Cuba, Palau, Hawaii, Buenos Aires, Paris, South Africa, China, Sydney... What do all these destinations have in common?
Korean Hiding Amazing Award Space from Partners
October 27, 2015
Korean Air releases amazing award space on its flights. Here is a post focusing on how Korean releases more First Class award space than any other airlines, and award space is similar in all cabins.…
ENDS TODAY: Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Offers 75,000 Mile Bonus
October 26, 2015
October 27 was the last day to get the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ MasterCard® with 75,000 bonus American Airlines miles after spending $7,500 in the first three months.
United Finally Shows Award Routing Rules Online
October 26, 2015
United now shows its award routing rules online. (Dummy) book an award, and on the page where you review your complete award itinerary, click "View fare rules and restrictions." You will get a very…
United Finally Shows Award Routing Rules Online
October 26, 2015
United now shows its award routing rules online. (Dummy) book an award, and on the page where you review your complete award itinerary, click "View fare rules and restrictions." You will get a very…
A Test of Your Knowledge of United Awards (Updated with Answer)
October 25, 2015
How many miles would it cost to book a United award in economy from Aruba to Panama City to Bogota to the Galapagos with stops for as long as you'd like in each place? There is a layover in…
Tons of Turkish Business Class Award Space to Europe and Beyond in Summer 2016
October 25, 2015
Turkish Business Class flat bed award space is wide open to Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Indian Subcontinent for Summer 2016. You can book award space for 2-8 people in Business Class on…