Honeymoon Around the World: Part 1

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 share his story, in hopes of showing you all that a luxurious round-the-world adventure is completely within reach if you apply and dedicate yourself to making it happen. For the sake of anonymity, we will call him by his avatar here on the site, Pumatiger.

Rocketmiles: Easy 5k+ American Airlines Miles for One Hotel Stay

Rocketmiles is running a promotion for first time users that lasts through August 15, 2016.

Redeem American Airlines Miles: Part 13 — Africa

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ MasterCard® 60,000 mile offer has expired. Check out the current best credit card offers here.

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Let’s talk about how to use American Airlines miles for awards to Africa.

Redeem American Airlines Miles: Part 11 — Redeeming for Central and South America

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ MasterCard® 60,000 mile offer has expired.

USA to Zurich and Frankfurt Roundtrip for $414+

Travel from San Francisco, Washington DC, Cleveland, Houston, Denver, and New York to Zurich, Switzerland; or Frankfurt, Germany for $414+ in American Airlines economy. Most of the availability for these deals is between September 2016 and April 2017.

Huge AAdvantage Changes: Revenue-Based Earning & Restructure of Elite Status

We have seen a lot of changes lately to American Airlines' frequent flyer program AAdvantage, like:

these alterations to how we get, maintain, and use the benefits of American Airlines' status
the massive devaluation to American Airlines' award redemption chart

About the same time we were informed of these things (late 2015), American Airlines also announced changes in the structure of how we earn miles that were planned to take affect in the second half of 2016.

Wide Open Flat Bed Business Class Award Space to and from Europe in Early 2017

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ MasterCard® 60,000 mile offer has expired.

Buy American Airlines Miles with 35% Discount and 15,000 Bonus Miles. Good Deal?

American Airlines is offering up to 15,000 bonus miles and 35% off on the purchase of miles through June 1, 2016. You can now buy 165,000 American Airlines miles including bonus for $3,122 or 1.89 cents each.

The discount is fixed, but the bonus miles are tiered, based on how many miles you purchase.

Cheapest Economy and First Class Award Space From Low Tax Countries in Europe

Today (May 11, 2016) is the last day to take advantage of the 30% discount on Virgin Atlantic economy awards that brings the price of an award between select U.S cities and London down to only 12,250 Virgin Atlantic miles and $134.60 in taxes and fuel surcharges.

If you stack that Virgin Atlantic economy sale with the current deal American Express is offering-- a 30% transfer bonus of Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic through May 31, 2016--then you can book an award to London for only 10,000 Membership Rewards +$134.60!! Book now, but not as a roundtrip.
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Do I Have Enough Miles? A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Award Charts

Not sure where your miles can take you? Not sure if you have enough miles to contact the MileValue Award Booking Service?

In order to determine if you have enough miles to take that trip you’re planning, look at the award chart for the loyalty program in which you have miles. Don’t worry what partner you want to fly.