I've long been an advocate for finding ways to simplify the process when traveling. I'll gladly give up a bit of personal information to expedite security screening or the immigration process when … [Read more...] about Clear Immigration Faster with These Programs
Travel Guide Archive
Want to learn how to earn more rewards, or how best to redeem your miles and points? These posts cover the ins and outs of your favorite loyalty programs.
Marriott Announces Details of New, Combined Loyalty Program
Marriott finally announced details this afternoon of a new, combined loyalty program that encompasses Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest. This will roll out in … [Read more...] about Marriott Announces Details of New, Combined Loyalty Program
A Tour Behind the Scenes at Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) invited me to visit LAX to get a “behind-the-scenes” view of its newest facilities and ongoing projects that are part of a broader $14 billion airport modernization … [Read more...] about A Tour Behind the Scenes at Los Angeles International Airport
Complimentary Upgrades on Pre-Merger Virgin America Planes Begin April 25
Alaska Airlines has been busy merging with Virgin America over the last year and half and starting this month, we will see the end of the Virgin America brand when it comes to purchasing tickets. The … [Read more...] about Complimentary Upgrades on Pre-Merger Virgin America Planes Begin April 25
How to Maximize the Alaska Airlines Stopover on Awards to Hawaii
Alaska Airlines adopted a cheaper award pricing for its award flights in December 2016. Today I'm going to explain how you can combine that with another, much older, Mileage Plan award trick to book … [Read more...] about How to Maximize the Alaska Airlines Stopover on Awards to Hawaii
Using the Points Transfer Calculator to Plan Your Next Award
A couple years ago I created the "Award Maximizer" to help you search for the cost of an award ticket across several different loyalty program. The database now includes 14 of the most popular … [Read more...] about Using the Points Transfer Calculator to Plan Your Next Award
How to Open a Frequent Flyer Account for Your Child
It's never too early to start earning frequent flyer miles. Drip by drip those miles will accumulate, perhaps enough for a fun graduation trip before college. And although children may not travel as … [Read more...] about How to Open a Frequent Flyer Account for Your Child
Coming Soon: Book Finnair Award Travel via Alaska Airlines Website
Nearly a year ago, Alaska Airlines and Finnair announced a new partnership which allows frequent flyers to earn and redeem miles on each airline. Since the announcement there has been little done to … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: Book Finnair Award Travel via Alaska Airlines Website
Last Chance to Extend Your Hilton Honors Diamond Status
Sriram provided an excellent review of the changes coming to the Hilton Honors program earlier this morning. To follow up, remember that one new feature for some members is the ability to extend your … [Read more...] about Last Chance to Extend Your Hilton Honors Diamond Status
Winners and Losers in the New Hilton Honors Program
Starting Monday, Hilton unveils changes to the Hilton Honors loyalty program. Most of the changes rank as evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. However, there are some clear winners and losers … [Read more...] about Winners and Losers in the New Hilton Honors Program
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