When JetBlue announced its 25-for-25 promotion — fly to 25 JetBlue destinations and earn 25 years of Mosaic 1 status, plus a massive points bonus — the reaction was predictable. …
Frequent Flyer Programs
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You should always sign up for airline frequent flyer programs. First of all, it’s free. In addition, having your information on file with the airline saves time when making a …
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Airlines have dramatically changed their policies on the expiration of loyalty program points. Previously, almost every plan required some activity in your account to keep your points active. There’s been …
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Points & Miles
UK Air Passenger Duty (APD): The Costly Fee of Flying Home from the UK
by joehegby joehegWe love visiting London. It’s familiar, it’s endlessly walkable, and it’s one of those places that always feels worth the trip. The only thing we don’t love? The bill on …
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You know the drill if you’ve flown in the past few years. Toward the end of the flight—right when you’re thinking about gathering your things—the flight attendant picks up the …
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Points & Miles
Partner Award Flight Confusion? The Playbook for Booking, Seats, Baggage & Changes
by joehegby joehegUsing your miles to book airline tickets seems like a straightforward process. You earn miles and then redeem miles, a process points and miles people call “earn and burn.” Hopefully, …
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Airlines
Southwest Airlines: Well, That Didn’t Go How Anyone Expected
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSouthwest made a whole lot of loyal passengers livid when the airline announced a slew of changes that would take place in 2025 and 2026. Two free checked bags were …
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Airlines
Frontier Copies JetBlue’s Status Upgrade Promotion, But They’re Still A Hot Mess
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBack in June, as a way to celebrate its 25th anniversary, JetBlue began its “25 for 25” promotion. If you landed in a total of 15, 20 or 25 unique …
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Points & Miles
Atmos Rewards Is Here: What Alaska & Hawaiian Flyers Must Check Now
by joehegby joehegFor a while now, Alaska and Hawaiian have technically been one company, but their loyalty programs continued to run separately. Members could move points back and forth between Mileage Plan …
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Airlines
The U.S. Airlines That Give Elite Status Extensions If Needed
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHaving 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 …