Aug
28
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
News and Tips: Keep Points from Expiring and 10% Rebate on Discounted Gift Cards
About Gary Leff
How Delta Plans to Foster a Lifetime of Loyalty
Aug
28
2015
Years ago United used to offer ‘College Plus’ — the biggest benefit of which was 10,000 miles upon graduation.
It’s hardly a new idea to get to consumers early while they’re forming their preferences in hopes of a lifetime of future loyalty.
Delta is partnering with 9 newuniversities to try to do just that — going “beyond logo placement and into campus life.”
How Do Flights on American Airlines Work When You’ve Redeemed British Airways Points?
Aug
28
2015
Flights of 650 miles or less cost just 4500 British Airways points each way in economy, and you can redeem for partner airlines like American, US Airways, and Alaska Airlines. Flights up to 1150 miles are just 7500 points each way in economy. And business class is double that.
Reader Robert asks, “how booking American/US Airways short haul award trips with British Airways Avios works come check in time?”
Go Golfing and Earn Enough Miles Back to Make it Effectively Free
Aug
28
2015
Golf Miles gives you miles for scheduling golf games.
Between August 27th and September 1st they have a limited time bonus of 3000 American miles on first purchase of a tee time that costs at least $30. So a $30 tee time nets a 3000 mile bonus… plus the usual miles for the game.. and golf.
What’s the Best Card If You Want to Use Points to Buy Tickets — Not Redeem Award Seats
Aug
27
2015
A reader asks, “What credit card is best for the option of using points to purchase a ticket (not exchange for airline points)? I am trying to expand my ability to use credit card points to buy the ticket, thus earning airline points for the flight.”
$15 for 2000 American Airlines Miles ($0.0075 per mile)
Aug
27
2015
American sent out a marketing email offering 2000 miles for signing up with NextIssue, a service that lets you read a bundle of periodicals on mobile devices.
Maximizing Schedule Changes for Fun and Profit Plus a Lounge You Didn’t Know You Had Access To
Aug
27
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
West Coast – Europe Business Class Awards for 2 Passengers Most Days Mid-Spring/Summer
Aug
27
2015
British Airways is launching a new route, San Jose – London Heathrow, on May 4. It will be operated by a new Boeing 787-9. And business class award space is out of this world good for 2 passengers.
British Airways First Class $800 Or Less (!) Roundtrip, Prague – Cancun
Aug
27
2015
Ken F. emails me about a roundtrip first class fare on British Airways between Prague and Cancun that’s running ~ $800.
Amtrak’s New Revenue Based Program Details Revealed – Here’s What it Will Mean
Aug
27
2015
Two weeks ago it was revealed that Amtrak would introduce a revenue-based program. The new program goes into effect January 24. Initial details are now available.
It’s a revenue-based program so there are going to be no more outsize values for redemptions. You’re going to be getting a fairly consistent redemption rate per point, which will make some awards (where ticket cost is low) cheaper and other awards (where ticket cost is high) more expensive. The best value redemptions in the program therefore go away.
Ultimately this isn’t as bad as I feared, but also removes much of the excitement and leverage from the program. It will still be strategically useful for some.
