Usually when you make a flight reservation, it’s pretty set in stone that you’ll be traveling accordingly on the itinerary you’ve booked; however, every now and then you’ll receive a notification in your email stating that there had been a schedule change to one or more of your upcoming segments. I’ve personally encountered schedule changes … [Read More…]
iPhone Apps I Use While Traveling
With all of the recent buzz around Apple’s new iPhone 5 (please don’t tell me any readers have actually camped out for one #insanity), I figured it would be quite the appropriate time to discuss some of the apps I use on my “now-outdated” iPhone 4 (no, not even the 4S) to stay connected/make my … [Read More…]
Planning in Progress: Scottsdale, AZ for Labor Day Weekend
It’s been quite a busy summer – all work and hardly any play. The sad part is that I watched my favorite season flash by my eyes; I can’t believe it’s already the end of August, jeez! As the reality that summer was coming to an end started to set in, I realized I was … [Read More…]
Just Booked JFK-MCO For $24.35 Round Trip on AA Via Travelocity
Wow, what a busy week! I’ve spent the majority of my days up without wifi in Swampscott, MA, so I apologize for being MIA. I’m enjoying a relaxing weekend now catching up on all things points and miles. Luckily, I woke up to a great post on View From The Wing alerting me of a … [Read More…]
36 Easy Ways to Prevent Miles and Points From Expiring (And Earn Some Too!)
It drives me nuts when I hear stories about people missing out on free travel because of expired [or unearned] points and miles. To help others who might be on the brink of an expiring points and miles crisis, I’ve compiled a list of 36 easy ways to prevent your precious points and miles from … [Read More…]
How to Get Your Expired American Airlines AAdvantage Miles Back
Update 1-7-13: Good news – looks like American Airlines has extended this challenge until March 31, 2013. As a points and miles fanatic, it sends chills down my spine when I hear stories about people who miss out on free travel opportunities by letting their unused miles expire. As a matter of fact, the truth … [Read More…]
How To Extend an Airfare Credit Shell to Prevent it from Expiring
Remember when I got stuck with that lousy AirAisa credit shell? I’m glad I was able to give it away to a reader to use, but losing out on $250+ sure isn’t any fun. To prevent myself from visiting that situation again (and to save my readers from it too), I did some homework and … [Read More…]
Avoiding Fees While Shuffling Around My Hawaii Trip #Winning
I’m sure most people can relate – planning a vacation (especially using points and miles), sure does take a lot of time and work. Maybe it’s just me, but after putting my heart in soul into the fine details of an itinerary, it certainly does sting a bit when I have to cancel or make … [Read More…]
Start Planning for Club Carlson’s Big Night Giveaway Promotions
Earlier this week, I posted about my excitement that Radisson’s 50,000 bonus point Big Night Giveaway Promotion is returning. Country Inn & Suites and Park Inn are also running their own version of this promotion as well for 44,000 bonus points after registering and completing one stay. I’m counting down the days until 12:01 on … [Read More…]
Planning In Progess: A Couple of Days in Portland
Last month, my dad messaged me about an amazing fare sale ($122 RT ai) on United from EWR (Newark) to PDX (Portland). With a fare like that, it’s impossible to resist, and I immediately thought of two words: mileage run! Back in December, I set Kevin up to be the mileage-run guinea pig in this household … [Read More…]
