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[Guide] Airline Elite Status During Coronavirus

Mike FriedmanApril 15, 2020

It's been another fun day as I've gotten to spend the day reading about airline elite status and watching Buffy on Hulu. The latter is a subject for another day, but I'd like to write a bit about the former, airline elite status during coronavirus. ...

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This Week In Travel

Mike FriedmanDecember 30, 2019

I'm spending some time in Bangkok and Singapore over the holidays, so I hope to have some fun posts coming up in the new year. For now, though, let's review some of the silliness of the previous week in travel. ...

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BankDirect To Start Reporting Miles To IRS; Credit Card Miles Probably Aren’t Next

Mike FriedmanNovember 26, 2019

BankDirect* is a financial institution with a unique proposition for deposit holders and travelers. It's a subsidiary of Texas Capital Bank and, instead of large interest payments, offers its depositors miles, at the rate of one dollar saved equals one dollar per year. ...

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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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Airline Alliances OneWorld British Airways Concorde Room

Beginners Guide to Airline Alliances | Oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam

Mike FriedmanMay 17, 2019

One of the benefits of miles at the Big 3 is the ability to earn and redeem miles through other airlines in their alliances. Simply put, airline alliances are a partnership between two or more carriers, making long-distance travel easier....

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Airline Frequent-Flier Programs – Major US Carriers

Mike FriedmanApril 28, 2019

If traveling on a US carrier, chances are good that you are flying on one of four airlines. Here is a brief overview of the Airline Frequent-Flier Programs....

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