Tag: Alaska
Taking Advantage of the Boeing 737-9 MAX Grounding
Recently, I found myself in Orlando. I already had a flight to Toronto booked but fell extremely ill and wanted to get back to Canada sooner. I looked at the prices for a 9.05pm departure from Orlando. The non-stop flight was $887 for a standard ticket. A rather expensive option. Learn how I ultimately took advantage of the Boeing 737-9 MAX grounding to get the same flight for just 20,000 miles!
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Alaska Award Gut Punch, Setting Up Flying Blue Family Account, and How to Rudely Save Southwest Seats
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
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Troubling New Alaska Award Chart, Southwest Meltdown Reimbursements, and an Unexpected Top Airplane Experience
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
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Reflecting On My Favorite Travel Day of 2021
I originally titled this “Defeat on Indian Valley Trail” when I threw together a draft...
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Double Review: Comparing Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, Anchorage
Considering visiting Alaska this summer? The Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Anchorage are great award travel choices. Here is my review of both.
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Boy Tries Busting Airplane Window, Alaska Trip Expense Report, and You Could Win a Trip to Humboldt!
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
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Earn Additional Elite Miles With Alaska Airlines Through June 2021!
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Status Boost offers you the opportunity to earn 50% bonus elite miles on Alaska flights thru June 2021. Here are the details:
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Alaska Airlines Grows At LAX With 8 New Nonstop Destinations
Alaska Airlines is moving to expand their LAX hub with 8 newly-announced routes. These include destinations in four states, including Hawaii!!
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Why Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Is the Most Rewarding Airline Loyalty Program
For people who aren’t hub captive, airline loyalty is truly a choice. Here’s why Alaska Mileage Plan is solidly the most rewarding airline loyalty program:
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Why I Passed on a $29 First Class Upgrade
First class upgrade buy-ups can be ridiculously priced. But here is why I pass on ever “cheap” ones that cost just $30 to $50.
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