Electronic baggage tags have been offered by European airlines like Lufthansa for several years and are now making their way across the Atlantic. Dutch travel tech pioneers ‘BAGTAG’ have partnered… Continue Reading
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Don’t Forget this Alternative Method of Earning Oneworld Sapphire Status
With elite benefits fairly standardized across the Oneworld alliance, people often choose a main program based on whether they prefer: Domestic upgrades on American and Alaska –> only available… Continue Reading
“Back to School” Online Shopping Bonuses are Here
Earning miles for online purchases is a great way to add to your mileage balance. It is as easy as remembering to visit an online shopping portal first. The rebates from airline portals aren’t always… Continue Reading
How to Make a Small Top Up of United Miles (at a Good Price) This Summer
It seems that every few weeks, the major airlines launch another promotion to sell their miles at a discount / with a bonus. These promotions usually share one similar problem – you must buy a substantial… Continue Reading
This Airline Lets You Earn Avios as a No-Show for Your Flight
Since the advent of the “frequent flyer program” in the 1980s, people have been earning “air miles” by flying. Although the opportunities to earn miles have increased exponentially… Continue Reading
Reminder! Two Weeks Left to Register for IHG’s Status Challenge
Registration will soon close for IHG One Rewards’ attractive status challenge. Unlike similar challenges, you do not even need to hold elite status with a competing hotel chain! Once you register… Continue Reading
Earn Double Hyatt Points in Las Vegas This Summer
World of Hyatt has an interesting partnership with MGM Rewards. Members can earn 5 points per US dollar spent at MGM properties in Las Vegas. In addition, the two loyalty programs offer reciprocal status… Continue Reading
Do Any Daily Getaways Packages Make Sense This Year?
The Daily Getaways promotion is back to its normal summer scheduling; it starts on Monday, July 18, 2022. A preview for the first two weeks is now available… Week 1 July 18 – IHG Rewards Club… Continue Reading
Should You Accept an Upgrade Offer from Iberia?
Spain’s Iberia Airlines recently sent me an email, offering a cut-price upgrade to Business Class for some upcoming flights. I could upgrade a Barcelona to Madrid flight for 49 euros ($50) and/or… Continue Reading
Should I Credit my Codeshare Flight to British Airways Executive Club?
Codeshares are tricky to deal with as a frequent flyer. On the one hand, they are sometimes cheaper than booking directly with the operating airline (for reasons that are often difficult to understand)… Continue Reading