Mike Friedman, Author at LVA Travel

Upgrading with Miles – US Airlines

Mike FriedmanJune 21, 2019

There's nothing worse than being crammed into a middle seat of coach with only 21 inches of legroom. So when possible, upgrading with miles is a great option....

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Alaska Airlines Promotion – Double Miles and Fare Deals (And Why They’re Useful!)

Mike FriedmanJune 19, 2019

Alaska Airlines is my favorite airline that I never fly. Their friendly employees make travel almost civilized again. Sadly, I live on the east coast and they're based out of Seattle, so our paths don't often cross. Still, I pay attention to their emails and the recent Alaska Airlines Promotion because, well, I'm an airline nerd....

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Points and Miles – Just Another Currency?

Mike FriedmanJune 17, 2019

Point providers have given out so many points that they couldn't possibly redeem them all. So now, you have other options for your points, including converting them to another currency, just as if you were converting dollars to euros....

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Freebird App Promo - Rebates Uber and Lyft

Freebird App Promo – Earn Rebates for Uber and Lyft

Mike FriedmanJune 14, 2019

Freebird: It’s not just for Skynyrd fans anymore. And it’s certainly not just in Alabama. You will want to learn about the Freebird App, and how you can earn rebates for Uber and Lyft....

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The Pros and Cons of Credit Cards

Mike FriedmanJune 12, 2019

The pros and cons of credit cards, let's start with the pros. Credit card bonuses are an excellent way to generate miles or cash quickly....

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SAVE BIG! Everything You Need to Know – Cash Back Shopping Portals

Mike FriedmanJune 10, 2019

Never, ever buy anything online without getting a discount or rebate. This post will show you how to take advantage of cash back shopping portals and their affiliates....

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Major Cruise Lines Increasing Cruise Ship Fees and Charges

Mike FriedmanJune 7, 2019

I’m a big fan of cruising and tend to write a lot about them. They’re an excellent value and can be a good way to see multiple locations on the same trip. But one of the trends in the industry is troubling: Cruise ship fees and charges....

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Buying a “free night” – Buy IHG Rewards Club Points

Mike FriedmanJune 5, 2019

One of my rules of thumb relates to buying points from airlines and hotels (buying a "free night"): In general, it rarely makes sense to do so...BUT..........

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Earning Bonus Points Dining Out | Airline and Hotel Dining Programs

Mike FriedmanJune 3, 2019

A recent survey indicated that 100% of people need to eat to live (and almost as many live to eat). So if you're going to eat, you might as well pick up some bonus points dining out....

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Taking Surveys To Earn Points And Miles

Mike FriedmanJune 1, 2019

There are a number of ways to earn points and miles other than getting on a plane or staying in a hotel. Today, I'm going to suggest one that doesn't even involve leaving your house....

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