The rewards program of Turkish Airlines is called “Miles & Smiles”. It has received more attention (especially in the US) with their participation in StarAlliance, the move to revenue-oriented miles earning by other StarAlliance airlines and their recent addition to the Citi ThankYou program, allowing credit card holders of the bank to transfer points into […]
Singapore Airlines is my favorite airline and the World’s Best Airline of 2018. Now, it’s more affordable to fly between the US and Singapore using KrisFlyer award tickets – you can safe more than 40% during the latest Spontaneous Escapes promotion on ultra-long flights between Singapore and New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles! Be
Boomerang Club is the rewards program of Eurowings and a lightweight competitor to parent company Lufthansa‘s own miles & more program: You can earn miles more quickly and redeem for less on flights within Europe and North Africa. But the lack of redemption partners, no elite level perks and the hard expiration of miles after
Avianca, the national airline of Colombia and StarAlliance member, is currently offering a 140% bonus on buying LifeMiles in their award program. These miles are very useful to book business class or first class award tickets on StarAlliance carriers like Lufthansa, United or ANA. See if buying miles from Avianca LifeMiles is the right move
Thai Airways is one of my favorite airlines, offering outstanding service and the world’s best Economy Class! Their rewards program Royal Orchid Plus offers some good value, but I don’t fly often enough to accrue lots of miles. Currently, Thai Airways offers 500 bonus miles by updating your profile. They also added the option to
Alaska Airlines is currently offering another “mystery bonus” of 35%, 40% or 50% when you purchase miles in their MileagePlan rewards program. This can be a great opportunity to fill up your account if you are short for a great redemption. 50% is the best bonus I have seen Alaska Air offer, so check out
Cebu Pacific, the Philippine’s favorite low-cost carrier, is launching a partnership of their GetGo rewards program with ride-hailing company grab! You can now convert your grab rewards to GetGo points at a great ratio and redeem the for free flights. Find out why that is a great idea, even if you have never flown Cebu
Etihad Airways is the flag carrier of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. They are acclaimed for some of the most luxurious flying experiences, with their fantastic Business, First Class and Residence! But they’ve also made the press for their recent financial challenges. Find out all the Facts & Figures, the Experience to expect and
Philippine Airlines is running another Mabuhay Miles Getaway promotion with 30% off all award tickets on international flight (except South Korea) from September 1 – December 10, 2018. Bookings have to be made by July 27th, so be quick to get on the phone. While this promotion is not as generous as the last Mabuhay
Etihad Airways has its own reward program, Etihad Guest, to earn and redeem miles for flights and provide status perks to frequent fliers. With a large number of partners, there are plenty of choices to earn and redeem miles. Prices for premium award flights can be astronomical, but there are gems of high value to
These days, most airlines and hotel companies sell points or miles in their rewards programs, often advertised at steep discounts. But are they worth it? Are they a good deal or a waste of money? Read my tips with three examples from Choice and Hilton Hotels, as well as Alaska Airlines for ongoing point sales!
Malaysia Airlines is one of a growing list of airlines allowing customers who purchased an economy class ticket to upgrade to business class by bidding. While this can be a great opportunity to fly business class for less on some airlines, my example below demonstrates that you have to check fares carefully before making a