http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/index.html en-us Copyright 2007 First Class Flyer, Inc. (888) 980.9922. All rights Reserved. Flight Bliss webmaster@iproduction.com 1000Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:54:17 CDT 1000Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:54:17 CDT IPS - www.iproduction.com It's been a long summer with little relief from high fares, as airlines have made hanging onto a buck into an Olympic sport. Four airlines, however, are loosening the grip on premium fares to close the season with a rare special on domestic Business and First Class travel, offering fares as low as $134, one-way. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/domestic-first-class-fare-war-american-delta-airtran-continental-airlines_265-1.html?stype=rss For first-time mileage buyers, Delta Airlines will double the miles you receive for purchases made though Aug. 30... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/mileage-purchase-half-off-delta-skymiles_260-1.html?stype=rss With most major airlines finding new ways to tax the loyalty of their mileage program members (of little value to economy class travelers nowadays), Continental had been unexpectedly quiet … until now. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/continental-onepass-mines-silver-gold-elite-status-fees-upgrades_257-1.html?stype=rss United Airlines and Lufthansa have combined their corporate mileage plans for small and medium-sized businesses. Operating under United's existing PerksPlus brand, the joint program works in addition to both airlines' frequent flyer programs (United's Mileage Plus and Lufthansa's Miles & More)... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/united-mileage-plus-lufthansa-miles-more-corporate-loyalty-program-merges_250-1.html?stype=rss While this is sure to upset those who've earned it the hard way, United Airlines has mailed a promotion to receive free Premier Executive elite status membership for 90 days. It's a good reason to keep an eye out in your mailbox because... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/free-elite-status-strategy-with-united-mileage-plus-promotion_245-1.html?stype=rss US Airways' balance sheets are apparently showing so much red ink that the carrier is implementing a "new business model," detailed in a recent press release today. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/elites-status-party-over-at-us-airways_242-1.html?stype=rss If you plan to visit the Far East from the East Coast, here's a way to make a nice deposit to your OnePass miles account in the process ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/continental-onepass-bonus-miles-business-class-seats_231-1.html?stype=rss Australia's Virgin Blue has announced that its new international wing, V Australia, will begin service in Dec. 2008 with a daily direct flight between Sydney and Los Angeles ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/v-australia-offers-discount-airfares-from-australia_230-1.html?stype=rss Delta's literature describes Pay with Miles as "a whole new way to use your miles, touting the benefits of innovative mileage-redemption options, but for consumers there's generally more cloud than silver lining ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/no-real-savings-with-delta-air-lines-pay-with-miles-program_228-1.html?stype=rss The American Airlines AAirpass Program card can be used for domestic or international travel on all American Airlines flights. The card is offered in one- and two-year versions ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/american-airlines-aairpass-program-business-and-first-class-airfare-savings_225-1.html?stype=rss In an effort to introduce new members to the Northwest Airlines WorldPerks mileage program, and rein in some who have strayed, the carrier is running a promotion where teamwork can help participants score up to 20,000 bonus miles ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/northwest-airlines-worldperks-promotion-delivers-bonus-frequent-flyer-miles_223-1.html?stype=rss This strategy works on American Airlines flights using 777s and 767-200s configured with three cabins (coach, Business Class, and First Class), on which the carrier only sells economy and First Class ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/American-airlines-aadvantage-first-class-and-business-class-upgrades_222-1.html?stype=rss Airlines with non-stop flights between North America and Europe allow you to choose nearly any city in Europe as your destination and another city as your free stop-over ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/american-airlines-flights-to-europe-free-trip_221-1.html?stype=rss Certain airlines have Business Class airfares as low as $900 round-trip to Europe during holiday periods when business travelers tend to stay home. Look for reduced Business Class airfares on sale ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/inexpensive-airfare-business-class-seasonal-air-travel_220-1.html?stype=rss There are three ways of accruing enough frequent flyer miles to get Business Class and First Class tickets and upgrades. Everyone knows the first two: fly or spend (using an affinity credit card). But there's also a little-known third route ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/buy-air-miles-or-points-for-airline-upgrades_219-1.html?stype=rss One of the biggest mistakes you can make if you want to earn Business or First Class upgrades, is building your frequent flyer mileage account with credit cards that offer their own mileage programs ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/credit-cards-to-avoid-when-booking-air-travel_217-1.html?stype=rss When redeeming miles, it pays to book award tickets and upgrades as far in advance as possible, particularly when you're after the coveted Business and First Class airline seats ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/redeem-miles-early-for-cheap-first-class-airline-seats_218-1.html?stype=rss Many frequent flyers fail to note the differences between one airline's mileage award program and another that can yield valuable air travel upgrades. A credit card points strategy is key to getting Business and First Class upgrades ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/credit-card-points-strategy-for-air-travel-upgrades_215-1.html?stype=rss As an alternative to a Business or First Class upgrade, Premium Economy seats are the hot ticket. They're certainly better than coach. You get more of the one thing that matters most on a long international flight: legroom ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/premium-economy-seats-air-travel-comfort-alternative_216-1.html?stype=rss When it's better to spend cash than frequent flyer points. Last-minute Business and First Class upgrades that are great values and worth the extra expenditure of real money vs. miles ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/last-minute-business-and-first-class-upgrades_214-1.html?stype=rss In a news release issued late last week, US Airways' Dividend Miles Program announced two policy changes: One will make it more difficult to accrue miles, the other will make it more costly to redeem them ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/us-airways-dividend-miles-more-expensive_212-1.html?stype=rss For Continental OnePass members seeking First Class and Business Class award seats at current rates, time is running out. New higher rates apply for bookings on or after Feb.1 ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/continental-onepass-business-class-flights-rate-hike_202-1.html?stype=rss For a limited time, you can earn 9,999 bonus miles when you rent with Budget for five consecutive days or more. That's a tempting offer¬—let's look at the fine print... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/continental-onepass-bonus-miles-with-budget-car-rental_193-1.html?stype=rss Continental Airlines recently announced "'updates" to its OnePass mileage program, making an uninviting program more costly. Effective Feb. 1, 2008, the changes (mainly increases in reward levels), primarily target Business and First Class travelers. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/continental-business-class-flights-skyrocket-onepass_177-1.html?stype=rss Spirit Airlines has some empty seats, and by offering promotional fares as low as any you're ever likely to see, they'll probably fill them fast... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/discount-air-fare-special-offer_183-1.html?stype=rss Do you own a business, large or small? Or know someone who does? If so, the following offer can net you First Class domestic fares for $1,099 round-trip, up to 50% off published fares depending on the route… http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/discount-first-class-travel-with-flight-certificates_173-1.html?stype=rss It enables you to mysteriously get a free Business Class upgrade airfare on American Airlines' routes on which the carrier uses Boeing 777s and 767-200s configured with three cabins… http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/discount-business-class-airfare-upgrade-strategy_168-1.html?stype=rss United Airlines offers "premium service" (p.s.) aboard B757s between New York and Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Business Class cabin on these flights feels extraordinarily roomy, owing to a seven-foot open area between rows eight and nine to serve the emergency exits. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/united-airlines-business-class-seat-aboard-a-757_120-1.html?stype=rss Here's a Business Class Seat upgrade strategy that works more often than not. If your elite upgrade hasn't been confirmed in the permitted timeframe, get creative by calling the airline to see if there are flights on your date of departure with Business Class seat upgrades... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/business-class-seat-upgrade-strategy_119-1.html?stype=rss