US Airways plays an integral part in pretty much every mileage strategy. I can’t say I’ve ever had a overwhelmingly positive experience on a US Airways flight. Their fleet isn’t really something to write home about. Their international network isn’t something to write home…
There have been a number of reports that you can fiddle with the United website to get it to offer you a pretty lucrative sign-up bonus for the United Explorer Card. I have a predecessor to this card that I prefer, but if I…
Last week I threw my two cents in on Starwood Preferred Guest’s year-end summary of what members did throughout the year. But, while reviewing LoyaltyLobby today, I noticed he reported on a customized page SPG programmed that allows each member to see interesting facts…
Scott McCartney has a good piece in today’s Wall Street Journal about people spending money to achieve status, either by taking flights they don’t need to take or “buying up”. No question, I’m a status snob. But, status is more then just a seat…
This was an especially busy week for me. I was gone for work until Thursday afternoon, then turned around Friday morning after spending 18 hours with the family and flew to LAX for Frequent Traveler University. For those that don’t know, Frequent Traveler University…
Most people I talk to about miles and points don’t believe that they’re able to take the same types of trips that I do. They just figure because they don’t fly a lot on a yearly basis they surely can’t earn the miles or…
I’m not a big fan of the US Airways Dividend Miles program. But, if you live on the East coast they may be a fundamental part of your travel. If so, they’ve got an offer out now that seems worthwhile if you’re in the…
If you’re a holder of the Starwood Preferred Guest American Express Card, you should be familiar with their feature that gives you stay and night credit every year you maintain their card. You can get 5 nights and 2 stays by holding the SPG…
Registration is now open for Hyatt’s fall promo. It takes 30 seconds to register and it’s free. So, click above and sign up. I learned the hard way a long time ago when I didn’t sign up for a promo I thought I wouldn’t…
When AA and Citi came out with the new Citi Executive/AAdvantage Card last year, I jumped on it. I don’t think the card is a great fit for my everyday spend. But since I knew I wanted to try and hold onto 1K AND…