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There are a number of ways to search for airline award availability – whether that is through the airline directly, through a partner airline, through a subscription-based system, over the phone, etc. There are usually many ways to search for award availability, but there are only a few *good* ways…
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The United Airlines MileagePlus frequent flyer program is one of the better Star Alliance loyalty programs. The fact that United will soon be switching to a revenue-based model for redemptions is a huge negative change to the program – however redeeming miles on partner airlines should still remain chart-based and…
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United Airlines isn’t exactly known for a providing a wonderful service in First and Business Class. United has been struggling to shine and while their new Polaris Business Class product has been revolutionary for the airline, major cuts to the experience have left many passengers disappointed. However, United’s frequent flyer…
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Knowing where the major airline hubs are located makes searching for award flights (especially on complicated itineraries) dramatically easier as you know these are the cities where they’ll have the largest presence and the most Saver award availability. It’s often easiest to search segment-by-segment, so knowing the hubs is essential,…
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We get a lot of questions about taking a dream vacation to Hawaii using rewards miles in our Travel Miles 101 Facebook group. One question that gets asked many times is “Can I use frequent flyer miles to fly from one Hawaiian Island to another?” The answer is definitely ‘YES,’…
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It goes without saying that earning as many miles per dollar on your everyday expenses is the ultimate goal to getting closer to a free flight. While some credit cards offer miles or points bonuses for certain types of purchases (dining, travel, etc.), what if I told you that you…
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