Weather and your Elite Status
Being an Elite has several tangible and intangible benefits. Different people value Elite Status differently based on their perceptions of these benefits. So much so…
Elite Status
All about Elite Status
The 47,000 mile Mileage Run, plain nuts
There is a thread that went on on FlyerTalk about a person planning a 47,000 miles mileage run. To reach an Elite Status level that…
The case for Pre-paid Airport Parking
I don’t know about you, but i hate getting in line, either in my car or at the terminal, to pay for my parking, on my way home. … As an add-on benefit, my wish list – Airline Miles for pre-paid parking (of course) and pre-assigned parking slots for travelers with Airline Elite Status !
Will Virgin Galactic give Space Miles?
Virgin Galactic is soon to start Commercial space flights. The Virgin group already has multiple airlines it owns and operates, including: Virgin Atlantic Virgin Blue…
The depreciation of Airline Miles
The Economics of Airline Miles – Part 6 Continuing in my series on the Economics of Airline Miles, I bring to you an article on…
Making Complex Award Bookings
Booking complex award itineraries, made up of multiple cities and multiple connecting flights can be very painful. I just booked such a trip myself. When…
British Airways rights a wrong
British Airways is one of the few airlines that is notorious for having extremely low ‘earn rates’ for their discounted economy fares. I highlighted this…
The value of Segments
Segments are credits an airline gives to your Frequent Flier account for every leg of a journey you fly. Airlines give segments to help passengers…
International Travel Essentials – Never leave home without them
While I have started taking domestic travel very casually, International travel is something I prepare for. I am not talking about remembering my passport and…
Things I would like to buy with Miles
Airlines of late have become very creative in the different ways they allow passengers to redeem miles. … Today you can not only redeem miles for a flight ticket to Paris , but also for hotels in Paris city Center .
