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Fly To Las Vegas, Or Anywhere Else, And Bring A Friend. For Free.

Mike FriedmanJanuary 11, 2021

Southwest Airlines offers the most valuable perk in the airline business. The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to bring a friend with you for free every time you fly. ...

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Pay Attention | Keep Points and Miles From Expiring

Mike FriedmanDecember 29, 2020

We're approaching the middle of the year, so it's time to address one of the most important six-month tasks that you have. I need you to make sure you keep your points and miles from expiring. ...

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JetBlue Bad News – JetBlue Blue Basic Fares + Consumer-Unfriendly Changes

Mike FriedmanNovember 13, 2019

Passengers tend to book flights based on the lowest fare and worry about the ancillaries later. Today, we discuss some JetBlue bad news, or shall we say changes that are consumer-unfriendly....

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Using US Airline Miles For Free Flights When Abroad

Mike FriedmanAugust 21, 2019

Last week, we had a discussion of using British Airways miles in the United States to maximize your reward value. Today, we're going the other direction. How do you get the most value out of your US carrier miles? Send them abroad!...

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Redeeming British Airways Avios Awards | Miami

Why Redeeming British Airways Avios Is A Great Option. Even In The US.

Mike FriedmanAugust 15, 2019

Intra-US reward flights are becoming increasingly difficult. Not only can it be hard to find availability but the new variable cost structures also mean that you need an unlimited supply of miles. One option you might not have thought about are British Airways Avios....

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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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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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Eight Rules Of Points And Miles – Important Reward Travel Program Tips

Mike FriedmanMay 21, 2019

If you remember these eight rules of points and miles (reward travel programs), you’ll be better off than 99% of travelers....

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Earn Points on Lyft Rides

Mike FriedmanMay 20, 2019

I've had an email from Hilton Hotels and Lyft sitting in my inbox for a few days about earning points on Lyft Rides. It turned out to be a promotional link between the two....

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