Tag: MileagePlus
Secret Devaluation of United MileagePlus
This would be developing news as I do not track United MileagePlus very closely. There appears to...
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Finally: I Booked My First Fifth Freedom Flight!
After being intrigued by fifth freedom flights for literally years, I’ve finally booked my first fifth freedom flight. Here’s why I’m super excited:
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BREAKING NEWS: United Miles No Longer Expire!
Breaking News! United Miles, effective immediately, no longer expire. Previously, United miles...
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Nevermind. This Is The New Plan For Wyndham Points
Just after making a decision about what to do with some expiring Wyndham points, the hotel chain I’m trying to ditch throws me a curveball.
Read MoreWhat If? What If AAdvantage Follows a Different Path?
It occurs to me that if you don’t read what I have to say regularly, you might conclude that I’m a little giddy over the idea of “revenue based” mileage programs. The truth is that I’m mostly...
Read MoreWhy I Did Not Bite on Yesterday’s Lufthansa First Class Availability
I’ll admit it here – ever since United announced its huge devaluation in partner awards, I’ve been thinking about creating a reason to fly to Europe so I could sample Lufthansa’s First Class services one...
Read MoreOn PQDs and What Happens Next
Yes, I know I am not the first, or even the 31st blogger to post about this today, but I could not let the sun go down without saying something. United’s announcement that it is instituting a revenue requirement to...
Read MoreMy Experience Calling United-We Survived
As you know, MrsMJonTravel and I are relocating to Atlanta. In fact, we leave Friday for a few days in NC with my mother and then travel on to Georgia on Labor Day. I had fretted previously about my sense of trepidation in...
Read MoreUp to 10,000 MileagePlus Bonus Miles from Rewards Network (Targeted)
Targeted Offer (and some report higher offers….check your email and your spam filter) OK, the dining programs aren’t that lucrative anymore. But if you’re going to be dining out at one of the participating...
Read MoreDiscussion: Relocation Issues for the Award Traveler
A contemplative post for you. Basically, I want to see if you think I’m being slightly paranoid. I have a big award trip booked for this fall. Currently, my itinerary is as follows: United First Class, Washington Dulles...
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