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Stack 2 Discounts For Big Savings: Buy LifeMiles 1.35 Cents Each, Then Redeem Awards Up to 31% Off

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2019

Sep 11 2019

LifeMiles is one of the best frequent flyer programs for advanced miles and points collectors because they have hidden deals and there are tricks to reduce the price of awards.

I once heard the head of the program give a presentation where he called miles earned by flying “bad miles” and miles sold to partners (like banks) and to customers “good miles.” This frequent flyer program is basically the consolidator for Star Alliance airline excess premium cabin inventory. Lots of ways to get their miles cheap, and use them for seats that their partners aren’t going to sell for cash (saver award inventory).

Fare Alert: Europe Roundtrip from Many U.S. Cities From $290 on British Airways, Finnair

by Gary Leff on September 6, 2019

Sep 06 2019

For travel between mid-October and early December, and again January through mid-May (in other words outside of peak holiday dates and before peak summer) you can get some amazing coach fares to Europe from across the U.S.

Travel is available to Zurich, Munich, Geneva, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Vienna, Brussels, Berlin, and Dusseldorf and this deal is available for people departing from at least 30 different U.S. cities.

A Bunch of Underpriced Hotel Rooms

by Gary Leff on September 1, 2019

Sep 01 2019

I’ve written in the past about Luxury Travel Diary hotel auctions. Unfortunately I frequently forget to check them. Somehow they manage to get great rooms to auction off, and not enough people bidding so — with no reserve — rooms often go for a lot less than I think they should.

Through Friday Only: Redeem Delta Miles at 2 Cents Apiece for Paid Travel

by Gary Leff on August 27, 2019

Aug 27 2019

Delta Vacations will let you redeem SkyMiles at twice the usual value through Friday August 30 at 11:59 p.m.

As long as you book a two night hotel stay as part of your trip you can get two cents apiece for Delta miles.

Great Fare Deal: Business Class to China From Just $1534 Roundtrip

by Gary Leff on August 25, 2019

Aug 25 2019

There’s a fantastic business class fare between Los Angeles and several cities in China on China Southern. Deals start as low as $1534 roundtrip, and involve a connection.

Huge Fare Sale Several Cities: Asia and Europe in the $200s Roundtrip

by Gary Leff on August 22, 2019

Aug 22 2019

There are several great fares from a variety of West Coast cities to Asia, and from both the East and West Coast to Europe – with several destinations available.

Today Only: Up to 50% Off United Awards to Mumbai, India

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2019

Aug 20 2019

With the closure of Pakistani airspace, United suspended its India flying. They extended cancellation through late October right before the airspace re-opened. United added India flights back into their schedule. It doesn’t surprise me to see certain flights lightly booked.

As a result they’re using the mileage program to unload seats at a discount. United is running a flash sale – today only – with 50% off awards to Mumbai.

Amazing: Business Class From Several US Cities to Italy $1344+

by Gary Leff on August 15, 2019

Aug 15 2019

SkyTeam airlines including Delta and Alitalia have business class roundtrips to Italy on sale from $1344. You can depart from several US cities — such as New York, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Detroit, and Miami – and travel to places including Rome, Milan or Venice.

There may be more cities bookable using this deal, but act fast because this is an amazing fare for travel over holidays that won’t last.

Fly American’s New Casablanca Flight in Business From $772 Roundtrip

by Gary Leff on August 11, 2019

Aug 11 2019

American Airlines is launching summer seasonal service between Casablanca, Morocco and Philadelphia with a Boeing 757 offering lie flat seats in business class. This leverages their new oneworld partnership with Royal Air Maroc, that will allow for connections around Africa and the Mideast.

American has filed a really cheap fare originating in Casablanca to myriad cities in the U.S. and back.

Google Travel Offering Price Drop Guarantee for Flight Bookings: Get Paid Back When Fares Fall

by Gary Leff on August 8, 2019

Aug 08 2019

We’ve been waiting for Google to become more aggressive in the travel space for years finally doing something to disrupt online travel booking. For a long time they would help you plan, find deals, and send you to Expedia or Priceline to book.

Now Expedia and others complain that Google doesn’t just send business along to them, but consumers are now the ones who benefit.