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Barclay’s Lufthansa Mastercard 50,000 Mile Bonus
The Barclaycard Lufthansa Miles & More Premier World Mastercard usually comes with a bonus of 20,000 miles upon first purchase and up to 15,000 additional … Read more »
Is Qantas A380 first class award space between the US and Australia a myth?
I’m often asked about award space on Qantas between the US and Australia. They’re one of only two airlines offering a first class product between … Read more »
BankDirect cuts earnings rates for mileage checking accounts as of June 1, 2013
One of the very best ways to accrue miles for a checking account has been with BankDirect. They offer 100 miles per month per $1,000 … Read more »
Targeted Amex 35% Transfer Bonus to Air France/KLM Flying Blue
Now through May 31, 2013, American Express is offering a targeted 35% bonus on transfers of Membership Rewards points to Air France/KLM’s loyalty program, Flying Blue. … Read more »
100% Bonus on Purchased US Airways Miles is Back for May
US Airways is running tiered bonuses for mileage purchases through May 31. Buy/gift 5,000 – 9,999 miles, get a 25% bonus Buy/gift 10,000 – 19,999 miles, get … Read more »
Targeted American Status Match and Challenge Promo – Gold, Platinum and Executive Platinum Offers
Loyalty Lobby reports on three targeted American Airlines promos that offer Gold, Platinum and Executive status matches and challenges to former elites looking to regain … Read more »
How to search LAN award space on British Airways website even when they don’t want to show you space
Reader Daniel asked the following question on the “Ask Lucky” page of the blog: Do you know of any ways to see LAN availability for AA … Read more »
Major Flying Blue Air France KLM Devaluation
Late last week, Flying Blue, the frequent flyer program of Air France, KLM and Air Europa quietly rolled out some changes to award redemptions that … Read more »
Latest from the blogosphere
JetBlue TrueBlue points no longer expire… yay?
As of today JetBlue TrueBlue points no longer expire, which is pretty big news. The last airline to make a similar move was Delta, which in February 2011 eliminated mileage … Link to entire article »
Filed under: One Mile at a Time
Comment Here for a Chance to Win a Samsung Chromebook!
All I’m going to ask you to do is leave a comment, the details of which you’ll need to read on for so you know what to say! Last month I … Link to entire article »
Filed under: View from the Wing
EVA Airways joins Star Alliance tomorrow (and is already bookable with Lifemiles)
Back in April, EVA Airways announced that they’d be joining the Star Alliance as of June 18, 2013, which is tomorrow. This is pretty exciting news, not only because it … Link to entire article »
Filed under: One Mile at a Time, Other Airlines
One of my (and definitely my mom’s) toughest travel days yet
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past couple of million miles, it’s that there’s almost no aspect of the travel experience that can stress me out… or so … Link to entire article »
Filed under: One Mile at a Time
Marriott Adds American As Newest Airline Earning Partner + 500 Mile Summer Promo
Following in the footsteps of other cross-promotional partnerships like Delta/Starwood’s Crossover Rewards (sort of), this morning, American Airlines and Marriott announced a partnership where members of American’s AAdvantage program and … Link to entire article »
Filed under: American Airlines, Marriott, The Points Guy
Marriott Brings Back Mileage Earning With and Transfers to American AAdvantage, Plus 500 Bonus Miles Per Stay
American Airlines and Marriott Rewards announced a partnership today, restoring a relationship which was severed back in June 2010. Members will be able to earn AAdvantage miles for Marriott stays (rather … Link to entire article »
Filed under: View from the Wing
JetBlue Axes TrueBlue Point Expiration
JetBlue announced today via Twitter that they are getting rid of expiration on TrueBlue points. JetBlue joins Delta in the “no expiration” club and I hope others follow suit. JetBlue axes … Link to entire article »
Filed under: The Points Guy