One of the most common conversation topics at TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange) conferences is where the next TBEX will be. There are several TBEX conferences held each year: North America, Europe and International (somewhere other than North America and Europe). When I attended the most recent TBEX North America, in Huntsville, Alabama, we speculated...
Pay Attention to Loyalty Program Changes
This is somewhat of an open letter to my fellow travel bloggers, but applies to anyone. As someone who closely follows the changes in airline industry, I know that there have been a lot of changes to frequent flyer programs in the last several years. Some changes are announced weeks or even months ahead...
Falling Short of Retaining Elite Status
It’s the end of the year, you’ve finished flying for the year, your frequent flyer miles have posted and you’re short miles to retain status! “Oh no! How did I let this happen?”, you think. That was me last week. My last flights of the year posted to my account and I was 59...
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Changes for 2015
With nearly all other major US-based airlines’ frequent flier programs, changes to Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan program are not surprising. When I first saw the email with subject “What’s in Store for 2015 Mileage Plan Members”, I thought the worst. I feared a massive devaluation. Alas, this is simply not the case. Some things...
Alaska Airlines Double Miles on Popular Routes
Alaska Airlines just sent an email announcing double redeemable miles on popular routes, such as LAX-SEA, staring June 1 through 2014. This is similar to the double elite qualifying miles (EQMs) promo that is going on through May 2014 that was announced last October. This promotion is slightly different that it is only for...
US Air Short Haul Using Avios Analysis
Recently, US Airways joined the OneWorld Alliance as a progression in its merger with American Airlines. What this means is that now US Air flights can now be booked with British Airways’ Avios points. Avios points can be transferred from Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR) and American Express Membership Rewards (MR). The BA award chart...