Etihad,AAdvantage,A380,Anatomy of an Award
Anatomy of an Award: India to United States in Etihad First Class Apartment
October 8, 2015
In May, I booked myself an award in an Etihad A380 First Class Apartment for January 2016. I am looking forward to flying the spacious suite with a couch/bed and separate seat from Abu Dhabi to New York.
British Airways,AAdvantage,Dreamliner
Great Flat Bed Award Space on New West Coast to Europe Flight for Cheaper than They Say
August 31, 2015
British Airways is launching a new route from San Jose to London on May 4, 2016.
The new route will be flown by a 787-9 Dreamliner with flat beds in Business and First Classes.
Complete Guide to Redeeming American Airlines Miles
August 24, 2015
This year I've written the Complete Guide to Redeeming American Airlines miles. It is spread across 14 parts.
Complete Guide to Redeeming American Airlines Miles
August 24, 2015
This year I've written the Complete Guide to Redeeming American Airlines miles. It is spread across 14 parts.
American Airlines Miles Amazing Last Minute to Asia on Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific Flights
August 10, 2015
American Airlines miles can get you a last second seat in economy, flat bed Business Class, or super-luxurious First Class to Asia. Partners Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines both offer phenomenal products, routes to tons of destinations, and great award space near departure.
Right now the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® MasterCard® and CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World MasterCard® are each offering 50,000 bonus American Airlines miles after $3,000 in purchases made with your card in the first 3 months the account is open.
Buy Up to 150,000 American Airlines Miles. Good Deal?
May 15, 2015
American Airlines is running a sale on the purchase of their miles through Thursday, June 12, 2015. You can buy up to 100,000 American Airlines miles during the sale and get up to 50,000 bonus miles.
The bonus is tiered, based on how many miles you purchase.
American Airlines miles cost 2.95 cents each plus a 7.5% excise tax, and every purchase has a $30 processing fee.
Wide Open Award Space in Etihad A380 First Class Apartments New York Abu Dhabi
May 4, 2015
Update at 11:45 PM: A previous version of this post speculated the space was phantom because I couldn't book it on my only attempt before writing the post and rushing to dinner.
Ends Thursday: Buy Up to 160,000 American Airlines Miles. Good Deal?
April 28, 2015
American Airlines is running a sale on the purchase of their miles through Thursday, April 30, 2015. You can buy up to 100,000 American Airlines miles during the sale and get up to 60,000 bonus miles.
American Airlines miles cost 2.95 cents each plus a 7.5% excise tax, and every purchase has a $30 processing fee.
Best Of,AAdvantage,Flying Blue
The Coolest Thing You Can Do with 60k Miles
September 7, 2014
Last week I urged people to be realistic with their miles and listed The Easiest Places to Get with Miles. Today I'm telling you to dream big and to look to do things with miles that you couldn't easily or cheaply do without miles.
For instance, for 60,000 miles, you can book yourself a "triangle trip" that lets you practice your Spanish in Chile and Spain.
Avios,AAdvantage,Award Booking
Life after the American Airlines Explorer Award? Maybe It’s Not So Bad
May 9, 2014
JB books awards for the MileValue Award Booking Service. He was an expert on the now-defunct American Airlines Explorer Awards and had been planning to book one for himself.