Airline Elite Status: Still Worth Chasing?
At the end of the year, it is common to hear that someone is XXX miles short of elite status. I’ve been there myself. Some years ago I…
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Is Elite Airline Status Worth Chasing?
Earlier this year, American Airlines announced that soft landings would disappear. This means for those who are only a bit short of elite status miles, the airline will…
Update: Those Phony US Airlines Letters
A few months ago I wrote about these letters that most of us have received in the mail. You know, the ones that tell you about earning free travel…
Hipmunk’s Top Features for Searching Airfares
Booking travel can be daunting. There are so many flight, hotel, and car rental sites out there that promise the best deals with the best companies. To stand…
Crying Over the New UA Frequent Flier Rules? You May Be!
United Airlines (UA) announced what I have said before was coming… they have added a minimum spend component to qualify for UA elite status. Very similar to the…
Frequent Flier Miles are Pointless? Heresy!
Listened to this recording over the weekend between Marketwatch reporter Kelli Grant and Wall Street Journal’s Gordon Deal discussing the value of frequent flier programs. While they concede…
United Airlines Now Offering MileagePlus Small Business Network
Yesterday, United Airlines announced a new benefit for small businesses. Called MileagePlus Small Business Network (MPSBN), basically it means that if you are part of a qualifying small…
Your Delta SkyMiles Do Not Expire… Until You Do!
Delta Air Lines issued a strange announcement last week (buried in here on page 25), but some background may help. It is very common throughout the travel industry…
Are Delta’s Systemwide Upgrades Still Worth It Or is this Just Wishin’ and Hopin’?
Last week, Delta Air Lines (DL) made some lasting changes to their international use of Systemwide Upgrades (SWU). These are upgrade certificates that their Platinum and Diamond Medallion…
I’ve Won! I’ve Won! Airline Tickets from American Airways and US Airlines
Every couple of months I receive a letter from either American Airways or US Airlines about being “qualified for an award of 2 roundtrip airline tickets” in stamped,…
