Things to do before the United.com – Continental.com change over this weekend
United and Continental are taking the next big step in their merger this weekend – moving to a new common website. From what I have…
Halfway thru the Hyatt Gold Passport 44,000 point giveaway
We are approximately at the halfway point of the Hyatt Gold Passport 44,000 point giveaway. The contest ends Midnight EST, Sunday, March 4th. At the…
Expert Tip #6: Check-in online; check-in early
If you want to get on any sort of waiting list for your flight – whether it is for an upgrade or to get a…
Don’t apply for the Continental OnePass Plus card
Most bloggers are writing obituaries for the Continental OnePass Plus Card and advising you to apply for the Continental OnePass Plus Card soon. Well, I…
Win prizes with Star Alliance’s ‘Picture your Upgrade’ App
Star Alliance has announced a contest anyone can enter using their new ‘Publish your upgrade’ app. Prizes range from Around the world trip for 2…
44,000 Hyatt Gold Passport Points giveaway!
Hyatt has been very generous. They have an absolutely great promotion running (details later in this post), but they have also made points available to…
Expert Tip #5: Alliances are key to maximizing Miles and Elite Status
The Airline world is made up of three alliances: Star Alliance SkyTeam OneWorld Understanding the alliances and the airlines that make them up, and which…
Expert Tip #4: What to do when your flight gets cancelled?
Just like getting delayed, flights get cancelled – whether it be due to weather, mechanical aircraft issues or unavailability of crew. In an earlier Expert…
Pre-meet your flight mates – KLM launches ‘meet and seat’
Ever wonder who else was on your flight? Is there someone you would like to sit next to – or sit as far away as…
Are Banks sending out 1099s for Airline Miles awarded?
I just posted an article on Airline Miles and Income taxes. One of my readers, Tom, shared in a comment the fact that he had…
