Through Thursday, August 15, 2024, the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program is offering a bonus on purchased miles. It’s possible that different members will be targeted for different offers, though all the accounts we manage show a bonus of up to 60%. You’ll have to log into your account to see what you’re eligible for. The bonus offer of up to 60% is structured as follows…

Strategically buying miles and points for luxury travel can be a great deal. We've just seen the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program launch a new promotion on purchased miles. While this offer isn’t quite as good as some of the past deals we’ve seen from the program, it still has the potential to represent good…

Wait N’ Rest has just received approval to operate two sleep centers at Miami Airport. One sleep center will be located on the third floor of the south terminal, while the other will be located on the third floor of the north terminal. It’s not entirely clear to us whether this would be landside or airside. We think it’s…

For many, champagne and premium cabin travel are inseparable. When embarking on a stylish holiday, there's something special about the pop of a champagne cork and savoring that first glass after boarding (or after takeoff, depending on the airline’s policy). In this post, we aim to provide an updated list of airlines offering the world’s best champagne…

This is fascinating. We know that Fiji Airways will be joining the oneworld alliance soon as a full member. But that’s not all — it has now been announced that Fiji Airways will adopt American AAdvantage as its loyalty program, as noted by Ramsey Qubein. Fiji Airways has announced that it will begin using the American AAdvantage loyalty program starting in…

If you've ever booked a flight, you're probably aware that every airport in the world has a three-letter code. In many cases, those codes are fairly logical — JFK, for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, for instance, or MIA for Miami International Airport. However, some are puzzling, like…

In this post, I want to discuss a topic that’s close to my heart: airports with consistently great airfare pricing, especially in premium cabins. I always prefer to redeem miles and points for premium cabin flights when possible. However, with a bit of effort, you can sometimes find first and business class tickets at incredibly attractive prices….

LATAM, one of South America’s regional carriers, is offering reduced fares until the end of the year 2024 between the United States and several South American destinations, such as Sao Paulo, Medellin, Bogota, Quito or Santiago de Chile. The promotion seems to be running until…

5th Freedom Flights are an excellent way to experience different airlines and cabins on less common routes. Often, a 5th Freedom Flight is why airlines offer international business or first class on short-haul routes. For example, Singapore Airlines flies from Frankfurt to New York, and Emirates flies from Milan to New York. Similar…

Avianca LifeMiles purchase - once again, it is possible to buy with a bonus. Until July 11, 2024, miles can be acquired with a bonus of up to 155%. In the best case scenario, this results in an average price of 1.29 USD Cents, which is only slightly above the best value of these promotions…

The United Island Hopper is one of the most fascinating flight routes in the world. Operating under flight number UA154, United flies from Honolulu to Guam, stopping at Majuro, Kwajalein, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Chuuk along the way. A regular ticket for this flight can cost more than $1,090 one way. Fortunately, using miles can make booking the United Island Hopper significantly…

Delta Air Lines has announced a new collaboration with Missoni, marking one of the most luxurious partnerships ever seen from a US airline. Delta is teaming up with the Italian luxury fashion house Missoni to enhance both its amenity kits and lounges in a stylish collaboration. The first phase of this partnership introduces…

The Oneworld aviation alliance is currently experiencing significant momentum, with several airlines aiming for full membership soon. Another airline has now expressed interest in joining Oneworld. This move is logical, but the hurdles are substantial…

Buying points strategically can often provide good value, and Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of my favorite programs to purchase miles from. This is due to both the frequency of their mile sales and the excellent deals available for award redemptions. Alaska Mileage Plan has just launched…

If you are planning a trip through Southeast Asia next year, you should check out AirAsia's current offer. The Malaysian airline's subsidiary is currently selling various tickets at reduced prices. Domestic flights start at just $6 and international flights from $16…

At the end of 2022, Etihad Airways officially announced the return of four Airbus A380 aircraft. On July 25, 2023, the superjumbo made its comeback at Etihad after being grounded during the pandemic. It is now operating on two routes. Recently, Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of the Etihad Aviation Group, discussed how long the superjumbo will remain in service with Etihad…

Strategically purchasing points for premium travel can offer excellent value. Finnair Plus has just launched a new promotion on bought Avios, offering a 30-40% discount. This marks the second such promotion since Finnair Plus adopted Avios as its rewards currency…

I previously discussed the Polish airline LOT in a blog post here. One thing I highlighted there is the airline’s strong network connecting the US to Europe - fly from Miami, New York City and a few other cities to Poland and connect further to virtually all European countries…

No matter if you fly Economy, Business, or even First Class, at some point, frequent flyers might find regular flights mundane. However, this doesn't have to be the case. There are various unique flight routes around the world that can bring some excitement back into your flying experience…

The South Pacific airline had been in discussions with members of the oneworld alliance for some time to join the group. Now it's official: Fiji Airways is a full member of the alliance. Fiji Airways had long been a oneworld Connect partner airline, an alternative to full membership in the oneworld alliance…