Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up

Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of December 11th Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. It’s beginning to look a lot like…. that crazy rush at the end of the […]
FoundersCard – Is This Deal Going Away in November?

The FoundersCard, an excellent program with a unique blend of airline, hotel, business and lifestyle benefits, has a deal that is rumored to be going away at the end of October.
July 2016 OFFER! | FoundersCard Members

FoundersCard is a small business membership program that provides a number of loyalty perks, as well as access to networking events. Some of the perks include : Virgin America: Virgin America Elevate® Elite Status Match from select US domestic airlines and FoundersCard Members receive 5-10% off most fares. Apple: Preferred Pricing (varies by product). Cathay […]
American Goes Revenue-Based With AAdvantage Program

American Airlines’ AAdvantage program has been touted as the premier frequent flyer program of the US3 airlines (American, Delta, United).
This Is How You Increase The Value Of Your AAdvantage Account

REMINDER: Reevaluate Your AAdvantage Account Before March 22, 2016. American Airlines announced specific devaluations of their AAdvantage program that go into effect on March 22nd. The changes include substantial increases in the number of miles required to redeem business and first class travel to Asia and Australia. For example, a partner award on CX (Cathay […]
Alert! | Amsterdam to Philadelphia (Atlantic City) American Airlines NONSTOP Economy €370 all-in roundtrip

Amsterdam to Philadelphia (Atlantic City) American Airlines Was looking at a potential flight for Atlantic City (Philadelphia, PHL), and noticed some very good pricing on the AA (American Airlines) nonstop service. Was able to book via the AA NL (Netherlands) website. (This was a route previously serviced by USAir prior to the merger with AA). […]
American Airlines: Going For Great! – Mileage and System Wide Upgrades

American Airlines: Going For Great! American Airlines has a generous upgrade program that allows travelers opportunities to enjoy a more comfortable seat and a higher class of service sitting in Business or First Class at the discounted economy cost! One can upgrade any revenue fare class ticket on domestic and international flights using miles or a […]
American Airlines: Going For Great! – Earning Elite Status

As a regular member of American’s AAdvantage frequent flier program, for each mile flown, one ReDeemable mile (RDM), one Elite Qualifying Mile (EQM) and one Elite Qualifying Segment (EQS) is earned. Also, a variable number of Elite Qualifying Points (EQP) based on the fare bucket/class is earned when flying on American Airlines and oneWorld Partners. One […]
American Airlines: Going For Great: Earning Miles For Award Travel

In a nutshell, there are two type of miles: Elite Qualifying Miles (EQM) and ReDeemable Miles (RDM). While EQM will allow you to earn elite status, the RDM are the mileage currency that allows you to book award travel on American Airlines and oneWorld Alliance partners. Here are a few ways to earn miles: Flying on American […]
American Airlines: Going For Great!

This will be a multi-part series on why the American Airlines AAdvantage program is a great frequent flier program. We will go over the benefits of American Airlines and the oneworld alliance providing strategies to maximize the benefits this program offers to domestic and international travelers. There will also be emphasis on the benefits of elite status in the American […]