American Airlines has a sale going on though the end of August offering up to 25% off on purchased points. The discount varies based on the number purchased: The outright purchase price on this deal…
UPDATE: This redemption option is no longer available. It sure was fun while it lasted. It is rare that buying miles is a good value. Maybe a thousand here or there to top off an…
United Airlines has, somewhat quietly, launched a sale for mileage-based upgrades into BusinessFirst on most routes the carrier flies. Passengers can save 20% off both the miles and any cash co-pay required on travel between…
The cash+points redemption option is, in many cases, one of the best value propositions available in the Starwood Preferred Guest program. One of its limitations historically was that the top hotels in the brand –…
Welcome to Episode 6 of the PointsHoarder podcast where we’re focusing on oneworld and redemption through the Avios program of British Airways and Iberia. Turns out that it doesn’t completely suck. There’s also some discussions…
Double award miles are now available for all customers traveling to or from Washington’s National Airport on US Airways through September 30, 2012. The promotion applies only to tickets purchased between July 7 and August…
Following up on last month’s much more awesome 100% bonus on buying Dividend Miles, US Airways has announced their July bonus for miles. Members can earn up to 50% bonus miles, depending on how many…
Back in October 2010 American Airlines and WestJet teamed up on interline service, allowing for easier connections and ticketing options for passengers. That deal allowed for transfers only at the Canadian connection points between the…
Time is running out to register for the summer 2012 promotion from Starwood Preferred Guest. SPG members have to choose by June 30 what bonus they want to earn for their stays this summer. The…
Who doesn’t like free points, right?? I find it hard to get motivated for 50 or 100 freebies, but for 500 I’m usually willing to at least click the link and see what’s involved. In…
