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Introduction: A Mostly Star Alliance First Class Weekend

I have been searching for an amazing chance to use miles and points ever since I started collecting them a few years ago. Over the past few years I’ve used miles for hotels nights, a few domestic flights, and to buy some merchandise (stupid)! Until this last-minute trip I had never used points for an “unforgettable” experience.…
Freedoms Of Air: 5th Freedom

Although I love writing about flights, hotels, and travel I also am an aviation nerd at heat and love learning about the rules and regulations associated with aviation. Today I want to discuss the Five Freedoms of Air, but will focus on the 5th freedom because it’s relevant for an upcoming trip report (hint). Also,…
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

If you ever fly Singapore Airlines you are probably familiar with the generous KrisFlyer program, but if you live in the United States you might think that this program would be useless and you would be completely wrong. The Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program just may be the greatest loyalty program for travelers living in North…

With the recent disappointing news from American Airlines there is a case to be made for crediting AAdvantage Miles to partner airlines. In the past, American Airlines’ AAdvantage program was one of the best and many OneWorld travelers chose to credit their miles to the program, but now it may make more sense to credit…

Citi currently has a few credit cards that offer access to the incredibly valuable ThankYou rewards program. Interestingly enough these cards are rarely discussed on the various travel/travel rewards blogs that many of us read. ThankYou points aren’t as well known as Membership Rewards Points from American Express or Chase Ultimate Rewards, but can be…