Booking flights with points can feel like unlocking a secret travel hack—until it doesn’t. If you’ve ever found the perfect award flight only to discover it’s not actually bookable, you’ve …
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Points & Miles
What Happens to Your Frequent Flyer Miles After You Die?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s not the happiest thought in the world, but the inevitable ending for all of us is that we’re going to die someday. We can make as many plans as …
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If you’re more than a novice in earning points or miles, then you know there are many ways to increase your balance. There are the obvious ones like flying, staying …
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Booking a flight using airline miles always feels like a win. You’ve compared prices, found availability, transferred points, and locked in your reservation. Done and done, right? Not so fast. …
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When it comes to Delta SkyMiles, I tend to be more forgiving than most. I should clarify—I love flying Delta, but their loyalty program has nothing to do with that. …
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Airlines
Pooling Miles Can Provide Nasty Surprises if You’re Not Careful
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe concept of pooling frequent flyer miles began a few years ago. Depending on the program, you can combine your miles with those of family and/or friends into a joint …
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Delta SkyMiles is one of the most polarizing airline loyalty programs. Delta has often been the first to implement changes that are less than friendly to its customers. Earning miles …
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You’ve been racking up points for years, but when you try to book your dream business-class flight, nothing works. Frustrated? You’re not alone. When it comes to airline frequent flyer …
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The simplest round-trip airfare consists of flying to one city and then flying back from the arriving airport to your origin airport. An example would be flying from New York …
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You’ve been working toward your dream trip for as long as you can remember. You set a goal, diligently saved your points or miles, and finally booked that coveted award …