Best Ways to Earn and Redeem LifeMiles
December 15, 2021
LifeMiles is a frequent flyer program of Avianca, Colombia’s biggest and oldest airline. Avianca is one of the Star Alliance member airlines so when you earn or redeem LifeMiles, you have access to the biggest airline alliance in the world and its extensive networks. Theoretically, you can get anywhere in the world with LifeMiles.
The program has lots of fans, but it’s not the easiest to use. Airlines don’t grant all of their partners the same access to award space, and LifeMiles’ website also leaves a lot to be desired.
6 Best Ways to Use Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
August 25, 2021
Similar to Disney’s “Big Hero 6” film, Turkish Miles&Smiles is easily one of the most underrated loyalty programs out there.
Best Ways to Book United Flights with Citi ThankYou Points
August 19, 2021
Citi ThankYou Points are almost an afterthought for many points and miles collectors. However, if you are ignoring ThankYou Points, you are doing yourself a disservice.
Greece 2021 Trip Report – Part 1
July 16, 2021
A trip to Greece has been on my to do list for a long time, but, I must admit, I was a bit put off by pictures of crowded beaches and tourist overrun islands. But when I learned that Greece is one of the first European countries to open to U.S.
LifeMiles Sweetspot: One-way to Europe in Business Class for 35,000 Miles
July 7, 2021
Avianca’s frequent flyer program, LifeMiles, is a program many people love to hate. Yes, there is a somewhat quirky web interface, hard to reach customer service and often the program doesn’t show the same award space as other Star Alliance partners.
United Polaris Review Covid Edition: Newark to Tel Aviv Polaris
June 24, 2021
Anna’s note: Israel is still closed to tourists and only Israeli citizens are allowed to enter. Please check updated travel restrictions before making any plans.
Know the Entry Requirements for Each Country
As travel resumes, it’s paramount to know each country’s requirements, even if you are just transiting through and are there for a short layover. I like IATA’s Travel Regulations Map and Kayak also maintains a comprehensive list of travel restrictions by country.
United has its own resource where you can check international travel requirements.
Best Ways To Use United Miles
June 9, 2021
When it comes to domestic airline frequent flyer programs, it’s hard to argue with the value presented by United’s MileagePlus program.
Best Ways to Australia with Points and Miles
May 21, 2021
Many travelers have Australia on their bucket list. There really is something for everyone, from the snorkeling and diving at the Great Barrier Reef to wineries, cool cities and spectacular beaches.
The competition for the very limited number of award seats to get there, however, is fierce. Airlines’ frequent miler programs certainly don’t make it easy and finding award space on the nonstop flights from the U.S. could be quite a challenge.
Anatomy of an Award: A Trip to Egypt
April 26, 2021
With its Giza pyramids, Sahara Desert and the Nile River, Egypt is known for many things and therefore is a popular travel destination. I must admit that this African country had been on my bucket list for an embarrassingly long amount of time, and I’m happy to share that I finally checked it off the list.
Egypt opened borders in July to travelers who can provide a negative PCR test for COVID-19. A visa is also required for U.S. citizens.
Booking An Around the World Ticket with ANA
February 11, 2021
After the last round of offers for The Platinum Card® from American Express that came with a 100,000 Membership Rewards welcome offer (or more!), a lot of people will find themselves in possession of a huge number of Membership Rewards points.
If you’d like to maximize your latest haul of these extremely valuable points, read on, because we’ve got a fantastic idea for you that will allow you to stretch those points further than you ever imagined.
Japan’s largest airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) offers one of the absolutely best deals in the points and miles world.