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
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Review: Delta One B767-400, New York to Los Angeles
This was a trip that almost never happened, though it did go off mostly smoothly. One of my goals is to try the "premium" transcontinental services of all the domestic airlines. Delta One checked in … [Read more...] about Review: Delta One B767-400, New York to Los Angeles
Weather Waivers: The Bane of Partner Mileage Awards
Partner award redemptions provide tremendous value and flexibility to those booking award travel. They often allow redemption at lower mileage levels than by booking on the operating carrier. For … [Read more...] about Weather Waivers: The Bane of Partner Mileage Awards
Southwest Airlines 101: All About Elite Status
This is the third and final post of "Southwest Airlines 101", covering everything you need to know about Southwest. First, I covered the basics of flying Southwest. Next, I looked at the ins and … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines 101: All About Elite Status
Award Travel on Icelandair Wide Open
Over the last week Icelandair announced plans to start seasonal service to three new cities in the United States in 2018. With three new routes, this means three new ways to get to Europe on miles! … [Read more...] about Award Travel on Icelandair Wide Open
Southwest Airlines 101: Earning and Burning Rapid Rewards
This is the second post in my three-part series discussing everything you need to know about Southwest Airlines. In last week's post, I covered the basics of flying on Southwest. This week, I'll … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines 101: Earning and Burning Rapid Rewards
Southwest Airlines 101: The Basics of Flying Southwest
This is the first of a three-part series detailing the basics of flying Southwest, America's largest domestic carrier. In this installment, I'll begin with a discussion of the basics of the Southwest … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines 101: The Basics of Flying Southwest
Aeroplan-Swiss Fiasco Illustrates Risk of Credit Card Points Transfers
Recently, the blogosphere exploded with the news that SWISS appeared to release First Class award space to Star Alliance partners. Usually, SWISS guards its First Class space closely, releasing award … [Read more...] about Aeroplan-Swiss Fiasco Illustrates Risk of Credit Card Points Transfers
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Devalues Award Chart on Thursday. Book Soon!
Scott reported about the KrisFlyer devaluation last month but in case you forgot (or weren't aware), Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer program will devalue their Star Alliance partner award chart on … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Devalues Award Chart on Thursday. Book Soon!
Cyber Week Special: 145% Bonus on Purchased Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca's LifeMiles program frequently offers substantial bonuses on purchased miles. Well, they're at it again, just in time for Black Friday. As One Mile At at Time reported earlier, LifeMiles … [Read more...] about Cyber Week Special: 145% Bonus on Purchased Avianca LifeMiles
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