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New Web Site Acruw.com offers a centralized location to track, coordinate, and make the best use of miles and points from multiple travel award programs. Reviews are positive. more >>
When Delta acquired Northwest, SkyMiles credit card issuer American Express looked to add millions of former WorldPerks program members. But WorldPerks issuer U.S. Bank had other ideas. Here’s how their battle affects you. more >>
When the US government approved the partnership between American and British Airways, it made the carriers agree that American’s airline miles would not be valid for transatlantic travel on British Airways, and that travel on British Airways would not... more >>
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 ... more >>
We've discovered something interesting and unique in one of American Airlines' "booking codes" or "inventory codes" for domestic First Class travel that helps identify flights with mileage upgrade availability. more >>
Have you noticed it’s getting harder to ‘spend’ your airline miles? (That’s a rhetorical question.) And that even when you can spend them, how they seem to buy less? The aviation industry is fast becoming the inflation industry – make that the hyperinflation industry – when it comes to frequent flyer miles. It now has 15 trillion unredeemed miles on its books. more >>
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 ... more >>
SkyMiles members seeking Business Class and coach award seats to Europe have a reason to rejoice! Air France award availability has been added to the online search and booking calendar of SkyTeam partner Delta through its web site, delta.com. more >>
Here’s an opportunity for members of the American Airlines AAdvantage Program to double, or even triple their frequent flyer miles with travel to the UK ... more >>
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 ... more >>
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 ... more >>
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 ... more >>
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 ... more >>
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 ... more >>
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 ... more >>
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 ... more >>
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