Here’s part two of the East Coast to Hawaii post I promised this weekend. If you need to catch up on part 1, here it is. Part II: Booking Award Space Between the East Coast and Hawaii ACAP (as cheaply as possible) Great! You found the ideal United economy award space or Delta First Class … [Read More…]
Getting to Hawaii from the East Coast with Miles – Part 1: Which Airlines?
When I wrote about Cash & Avios options from the West Coast to Hawaii (4,000 Avios + $97.50), I got a lot of requests for a post on how to get from the East Coast to Hawaii. Here’s that promised post. This post explains the best way to find award space, and the cheapest way … [Read More…]
Weaknesses of SkyMiles (Rebuttal to My Friends)
A few days ago I let some of my Delta-loving friends convince me that “There are Five Destinations Best Served by Delta Miles.” I’ll be honest. I rolled my eyes because I don’t fly Delta. In fact, I rarely pay attention to any SkyTeam partners. I’ve been so focused on Oneworld and Star Alliance that … [Read More…]
I was Skeptical But… There are Five Destinations Best Served by Delta Miles
Last night in Seoul, I went to dinner with several points and miles friends who were also in town. While enjoying Korean BBQ (I am officially BBQed out btw), we naturally shifted our conversation to points and miles. My friend Eric started talking about Delta miles and how they actually had some sweet-spot redemptions if … [Read More…]
Do Not Overpay for Avios Awards
I’m having a blast in Seoul. Turns out, there are quite of few friends that are also in town, so I am looking forward to getting together with them over some delicious dinner later today. So far, I tackled jet lag like a pro by spending quite some time at the 24-hour Dragon Hill Spa. … [Read More…]
All the Places You Can Go with 57,000 United Miles
I often get questions from people asking for the best ways to stretch their United miles. I pull my hair out when friends and family members tell me that they limit themselves to just one or two NY-LAX round trips with their United miles and then wonder how they could have booked an aspirational international … [Read More…]
Cash & Avios Options to Hawaii
Whew, talk about a scare earlier this week! Several bloggers published the Iberia Avios award chart, which we all thought were clues to a possible major British Airways devaluation! While I tend to preach the “earn and burn” strategy of using miles and points, I personally feel like Avios are not under an immediate threat … [Read More…]
BusinessFirst to Europe: Best Deal with United Miles?
I have a lot of United miles and Ultimate Rewards points, and I’m always making sure I can maximize my redemptions (for instance, I always include the free-oneway on International round-trip awards). Pre-devaluation, I was lucky enough to use my United miles to book the new Lufthansa first class at the old award prices, but plans … [Read More…]
All the Places You Can Fly with Avios without Fuel Surcharges
It’s pretty obvious that I love Avios, and I’ve done my fair share of stretching them to their limits (flying from Vancouver-Seattle for 4,500 Avios, when flight prices were through the roof, taking numerous trips to Miami and the Caribbean, and a last-minute Toronto trip with a friend). It’s always a blast when last-minute Avios … [Read More…]
The Only Card that Gives You Extra Award Space
A few days ago I posted about why I am keeping my United Explorer card open, primarily as a way to avoid United’s new elite status PQD spend requirement and because I enjoy the complimentary upgrades on award tickets, as well as access to extra award inventory (which is a benefit available to Platinum and … [Read More…]
