Inevitable An earn system based on miles was inevitable–inflation slowly eats away at the value of those flight miles, and everything else is revenue based. But a fixed point burn makes more sense… Continue Reading
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Alaska Blocks Overseas Miles Buyers
Alaska Airlines recently barred Mileage Plan members with billing addresses and credit cards outside North America from purchasing the program’s miles. Alaska says they had to make the sudden change… Continue Reading
Alaska Airlines Double Miles to London
Mileage Plan members flying British Airways nonstop service between Seattle and London can earn double miles on travel through June 15, 2014. Continue Reading
Garuda Indonesia Joins SkyTeam
Garuda Indonesia became the 20th member of the SkyTeam alliance last month after preparing for the membership since 2010. Members of SkyTeam frequent flyer programs can now use their miles for award flights… Continue Reading
Malaysia Airlines and Delta
Effective May 1, 2014, Malaysia Airlines will no longer be a Delta SkyMiles partner and SkyMiles members will not be able to book new award travel reservations on Malaysia Airlines. Malaysia Airlines… Continue Reading
Best Bets – March, 25 2014
Alaska Airlines is offering double award miles and double elite qualifying miles on select nonstop flights between Seattle and California or Las Vegas through May 31, 2014. Registration prior to your… Continue Reading
Velocity SPG Dining Offer
Virgin Australia Velocity members who are Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) members can get dining discounts, starting from 15 percent, at participating restaurants and bars in Starwood properties in Australia… Continue Reading
Quote of the Month – March, 25 2014
Quote of the Month “While the overall sentiment about the changes has been negative, Delta is right.”- Vinay Bhaskara of Forbes.com, commenting on Delta’s 2015 SkyMiles program. Continue Reading
Satisfaction Survey Results
The 2014 Mile Satisfaction Survey conducted by MileCards.com, measuring customers’ perceptions of the largest airline loyalty programs, reported that 53 percent of frequent travelers are generally… Continue Reading
Fairmont Everyone's an Original
Through April 30, 2014, you can get up to 20 percent off or a free night when staying at participating Fairmont hotels worldwide. You can also get an additional five percent discount exclusively for Fairmont… Continue Reading