Some readers are genuinely confused when they check in for a flight and find the entire cabin is full. "But... but... I confirmed my seat assignments two days ago, and it was half empty!" That row you … [Read more...] about Never Use a Seat Map to Estimate How Full Your Flight Is
ExpertFlyer
Introduction to Airline Routing Rules
This is the fifth and final post in my introductory series to using ExpertFlyer for more advanced travelers. I've mentioned fare routing rules in passing several times but not in the same depth they … [Read more...] about Introduction to Airline Routing Rules
Introduction to ExpertFlyer: Planning an Award Trip
Some people ask me for tips on searching for award space on ExpertFlyer. It's certainly possible with a few carriers, but it's not something I do. I think there are plenty of other, more reliable ways … [Read more...] about Introduction to ExpertFlyer: Planning an Award Trip
Introduction to ExpertFlyer: Combining Fares and Pricing Units
Continuing last week's introduction to ExpertFlyer, today I'll discuss different ways to combine fares and flights using what are called "pricing units." There are a lot of terms here, but they aren't … [Read more...] about Introduction to ExpertFlyer: Combining Fares and Pricing Units
Does Manual Fare Construction Produce Better Results?
In the last two days I’ve explained in detail how to search for fares and availability to construct an itinerary from Seattle to Austin. I plan to revisit these topics later to show how some rules … [Read more...] about Does Manual Fare Construction Produce Better Results?
Introduction to ExpertFlyer: Finding Availability and Constructing Fares
In yesterday's post I reviewed the basics of searching for airline fares. Today I will use that fare information and match it with the booking class availability on different flights. I strongly … [Read more...] about Introduction to ExpertFlyer: Finding Availability and Constructing Fares
Introduction to ExpertFlyer: Fare Rules and Prices
This week I'll be trying to recreate elements of my talk on ExpertFlyer at Frequent Traveler University Advanced. Some people who attend these presentations ask for a copy, but I usually give it live … [Read more...] about Introduction to ExpertFlyer: Fare Rules and Prices
Save $20 on FTU Tickets, Plus Great Benefits from Sponsors
Time is running out to buy tickets to Frequent Traveler University in Dallas. If you haven't bought yet, tickets are just $129 when you use the promo code MILEPOINT, and rooms at the host hotel are … [Read more...] about Save $20 on FTU Tickets, Plus Great Benefits from Sponsors
ExpertFlyer Now Includes US Airways Upgrade and Award Space
While I'm not especially excited by some of the declines in service that accompany a merger between American Airlines and US Airways, I am glad to see that US Airways is adopting American's approach … [Read more...] about ExpertFlyer Now Includes US Airways Upgrade and Award Space
How to Get Upgraded on Your Next Flight
About the only thing worse than waiting in a security line or the crowded airport terminal is actually sitting in coach. Seat 32B, to be exact. As you enter the plane and prepare yourself for the next … [Read more...] about How to Get Upgraded on Your Next Flight
Scott Mackenzie created Travel Codex to share his tricks for better travel.
