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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…
Two First Class Seats on Most Etihad Flights to Middle East, India Next Summer
October 24, 2015
Etihad First Class space is widely available for next summer between the United States and Abu Dhabi for two passengers with connections throughout the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent.
$99 Fares to Iceland are Back
October 23, 2015
WOW Air is offering $99 one way flights to Iceland. These are not mistake fares.
Boston to Santiago, Chile for $335 Roundtrip [Copa]
October 22, 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.
Limited Time 50,000 Delta SkyMiles Bonus
October 21, 2015
Until November 17, 2015, the Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card is offering 50,000 bonus SkyMiles after spending $2,000 in the first three months, and a $50 statement credit after your first Delta…
Hawaiian Airlines Will Offer Flat Beds to Hawaii. Here’s How to Book Them.
October 21, 2015
Hawaiian Airlines will install fully flat beds in First Class on its A330s in 2016 and 2017. This is fantastic news for people who want to get to Hawaii in style with miles. Here's the layout of the…
How to Designate Seven Companions During the Life of Your Southwest Companion Pass
October 20, 2015
If you live at an airport served by Southwest, the Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best deals in travel. Every time you fly Southwest--whether on a cash or award ticket--your designated…
Trip Report: Houston to Honolulu in United First Class
October 20, 2015
Last month I flew from Houston to Honolulu in United First Class. I had booked the award with 30,000 Singapore miles because Singapore miles have access to the same Saver award space on United…
Trick: How to Load the Old United.com (Better for Award Searching)
October 20, 2015
Update 2/12/16: United brought back the nonstop calendar. The single column for Saver and Standard economy space remains. I covered two months ago why the new united.com stinks for award searching.…
75,000 Mile Offer on AAdvantage Executive Ends in One Week
October 20, 2015
Since July 2nd, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ MasterCard® has offered 75,000 bonus American Airlines miles after spending $7,500 in the first three months. The offer expires October…
All Six American Airlines Off Peak Awards are Available Right Now
October 19, 2015
Someone at the Chicago Seminars (maybe he'll float through here and claim his hat tip) pointed out that all American Airlines off peak award windows are happening right now! American Airlines offers…
All Six American Airlines Off Peak Awards are Available Right Now
October 19, 2015
Someone at the Chicago Seminars (maybe he'll float through here and claim his hat tip) pointed out that all American Airlines off peak award windows are happening right now! American Airlines offers…