Having elite status on an airline is pretty cool. After all, depending on the airline, it can offer perks such as enhanced customer service, priority check-in, complimentary upgrades, free seat …
Frequent Flyer Programs
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Credit Cards
100K Southwest Card Bonus Ends September 17 — Here’s How to Choose the Best One
by joehegby joehegSouthwest Airlines and Chase are offering one of their most generous Southwest Airlines credit card bonuses in years. For a limited time, all three personal Southwest Rapid Rewards® credit cards …
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Airlines
Survey: 2 Out of 3 Loyal Southwest Fans Are Now Booking on Other Carriers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery travel-related entity out there has written about the upcoming Southwest changes ad nauseam. And to be perfectly honest, we here at Your Mileage May Vary are no exception to …
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We write a lot about airline loyalty, credit cards, and maximizing points and miles. But we’re not flying cross-country twice a week. We travel often enough to care about flying …
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Airlines
Southwest Just Brought Back Its Companion Pass Promo – With a Key Change
by joehegby joehegSouthwest is at it again — and if this promotion looks familiar, that’s because it is. Back in September 2024, they offered a nearly identical deal. And now in June …
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I recommend earning transferrable points rather than locking yourself into a single loyalty program. For instance, I’d rather earn Chase Ultimate Rewards than commit to points with Aeroplan, Hyatt, or …
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If you’re diving into the world of points and miles, one of the first things you’ll hear about is airline alliances—oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam. Each includes a collection of …
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Airlines
My Favorite Perk of Being an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Member
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirlines and hotels are well known for their loyalty programs. Most people, even those who don’t travel often, are aware that members of airline loyalty programs will earn miles for …
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I’ll admit it — I procrastinated. Five months ago, British Airways sent me an email letting me know my Avios were set to expire if there was no account activity. …
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I’ve been traveling around the United States—and the world—for years using points and miles. While I’ve never managed to snag some of the most legendary sweet spot redemptions, I’ve had …