Aug
29
2015
Data for 2015 is available and I find it fascinating what the 15 airline routes with the greatest capacity are for the year.
The 15 Busiest Airline Routes in the World. None are in the US or Europe.
Will Chase and Starwood Points Still Transfer to Amtrak?
Aug
29
2015
A couple of weeks ago when it became clear that Bank of America would get the Amtrak co-brand I reached out to Chase to ask whether Ultimate Rewards points would continue to be transferrable to Amtrak Guest Rewards. This was their reply:
Finding Award Seats to Koh Samui, Thailand
Aug
29
2015
Thai Airways has two flights and they’re on Boeing 737s. Bangkok Airways – which owns the Samui airport – has up to 20 flights a day between Bangkok and Samui.
Compare that to Thai Airways service to Phuket where they offer at least flights a day (not including Thai Smile flights), with many of those operated by widebodies (Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s). I’ve flown the route on a 747 several times.
With only two flights a day to a popular resort destination, award seats can be tough to get.
News and Tips: Keep Points from Expiring and 10% Rebate on Discounted Gift Cards
Aug
28
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
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.
