Qatar Qsuites is widely regarded as one of the best (if not THE BEST) business class products in the sky. One of questions I receive the most is “how do I book QSuites?” and “is it really that good?” Well, If you’re interested in experiencing it…
Category: Award Availability
Redeeming Points For The 2021 Inauguration In Washington D.C.
Many have been been waiting anxiously over the past four days for the results of the US Presidential election to be revealed. First, let me say that this is not a political post, but I presume that…
Award Alert: American Airlines First Class To Hawaii (45k Miles)
Beautiful beaches, white, green, red, pink, and even black sand, phenomenal hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, swimming, etc. etc. If one of those aspects catch your attention, Hawaii is the destination for you…
Award Alert: Iberia Business Class Available (4+ Passengers)
Tapas, siesta, paella, another siesta on the Mediterranean beach, Picasso, and Flamenco into the night with good wine. If one of those aspects catch your attention, Iberia Airlines, the flag carrier airline of Spain, has fantastic award availability for…
United Airlines: Several New Routes To India, Africa, and Hawaii Now Bookable
Last month, United Airlines generated some buzz when they used social media to announce they would be adding new routes to their global network. The airline published a one minute video with 30+ clues and invited subscribers to guess the new cities…
Heads Up: Business Class Awards Available To South Africa
Nearly a month ago, United Airlines announced they would begin flying to Africa, India and Hawaii. Well, it appears most of the routes are now on sale and there is even award space.
Business Class Alert: Virgin Atlantic Business Class Wide Open (Book New A350 With SkyMiles)
If you’re an avgeek, it doesn’t get much better than this. Right now, Virgin Atlantic has wide open business class space from October through the end of schedule (August 2021). Let’s take a look at the details…
AWARD ALERT: QSuites Availability Wide Open 1Q 2021
Qatar Qsuites is widely regarded as one of the best (if not THE BEST) business class products in the sky. One of questions I receive the most is “how do I book QSuites?” and “is it really that good?” Well, If you’re interested in experiencing it…
DEAL ALERT: Caribbean, Central America, And Mexico from 10,000 AA Miles (Availability Wide Open)
A few days ago, I wrote about American Airlines and their user-friendly AWARD MAP tool that allows you to find discounted award routes. Simply, input your departure airport, the maximum amount of miles you want to spend, and search. As you can imagine…
AWARD(S) ALERT: American Airlines Puts Entire US (And Many International Flights) On Sale
Have you ever wished there was a tool where you could plug in your city, tell the airline how much you want to spend, and the airline would produce an interactive map and list the destinations where you could go for that amount (or less)?
Reader Question: “How Would You Spend 70,000 Delta SkyMiles?”
Delta SkyMiles is one of the most polarizing airline loyalty programs on the planet. The airline has been known to make “enhancements” to their loyalty program that have been less than friendly and left “members” gnashing their teeth. Earning miles based on the…
Confession: I Booked A Flight To New Zealand, Forgot About It, And Wasted Miles and Money
Let my mistake(s) serve as an example of what NOT to do! In late October (2019), American Airlines offered an AMAZING deal with miles. During this ‘Economy Web Special’ award sale, it was possible to redeem as low as…
Check It Off Your Bucketlist: Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand Awards On Sale
Looking to escape the dreary winter season? Is Fiji, Australia or New Zealand are on your bucketlist? Arriving at any of the three destinations can be expensive. But if you’re in the…
Forget What Ya Heard: Delta SkyMiles Are NOT Worthless
Travel “loyalty” programs are like attempting to clean the house while your kids are still home. In theory, it makes sense but seldom does it work out. And in this hobby, loyalty programs tend to follow a…
Travel Challenge: Be The Best You!
I think we all agree that life is challenging and normal day-to-day experiences can easily throw a wrench in our plans. But it’s 2020 and I’m presenting a travel challenge because THIS YEAR WILL BE YOUR YEAR OF AWESOMENESS!
Hurry: Rare Qantas Business Class Availability (Up to 4 seats) From The USA
Run (don’t walk)! Qantas has opened A LOT of award space on it’s nonstop flight between San Francisco (SFO) and Brisbane (BNE) over the course of 2 months – February and March.
Step-By-Step Guide: How To Book Qatar Airways with American Miles
Spoiler Alert: I would bookmark this page! A few weeks ago, I published a review of my amazing experience in Qatar Business Class Qsuites. I received a lot of messages inquiring how I booked these seats so I thought it would be helpful to develop a guide for those interested in this experience…
BOOKED: New Singapore First Class Suites!
With the new year right around the corner, it’s time to begin preparing and finalizing my trips in 2020. I’ve spent the past several days thinking about destinations and hotels that excite me. But what gets me most excited is…
Glitch? Qatar and Etihad Awards Removed From American Airlines Award Search
The past few years have been challenging for American Airlines. The program announced their divorce from Alaska Airlines, been outmaneuvered by Delta Airlines, and we all saw where the AA mechanic was arrested for sabotaging the plane. And those are just the headlines from THIS YEAR. Ouch!
Good News: ANA Begins Flying New First / Business Class To New York
Earlier this month, I booked a $23,000 First Class flight. If you read that article, you will recall that I booked it with a bit of trepidation. ANA had rolled out their new First and Business class cabins but no one knew if…
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