Let’s take a quick break from Credit Card Madness to explain a few reasons why I’m loving American Airlines AAdvantage 2017. I was extremely disappointed when American followed Delta and United and switched to a revenue based loyalty program. In the past, I loved American because the little guy was effectively equal to big spenders. I could…
We’re just over two months into 2017 and have now had two months to earn miles under the new “enhanced” AAdvantage program. So far, the sky has not fallen and the world has not ended. Yes, the new EQD requirement is frustrating. I have already flow 19,200 EQM and only have $1,200 EQD. It seems…
A few weeks ago American Airlines announced an upcoming change to simplify the boarding process. Well that change finally takes effect today. At first I did not fully understand the reason for the change. I have never had a problem with the boarding process. I have heard several friends who typically fly United complain about though.…
I just got back from a long weekend in London and am happy to say the trip was a total success on all fronts. While there are several topics I plan on discussing with this trip report, I think it is important to first discuss how I booked the trip. Finding The Right Price For…
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 10 years since the Airbus A380 completed its first commercial flight. Until just a few years ago I had never even seen an Airbus A380 in person. I remember when the aircraft was first introduced all of the press coverage about its groundbreaking size and over the top opulence. With features…
Currently, there are four levels of elite status offered through the American Airlines AAdvantage frequent flyer program. AAdvantage members can earn status by flying a certain number of miles or segments and spending a certain amount of money with the airline in a calendar year. American’s lowest elite level, AAdvantage Gold, is by far the easiest…
For whatever reason the United States has been behind the rest of the world when it comes to credit card transactions. For many years now other countries have used a Chip and Pin system when processing credit card transactions. The United States however has stuck to the traditional swipe method. Recently, the US has switched…
I am asked this question all the time: “I just booked a trip to XYZ for $xxx.xx, is that a good deal?” It is a difficult question to answer, but hopefully the following will help you understand ticket prices and find the best price on airfare. Searching For The Best Price On Airfare Airlines are constantly changing…
The past year has been quite strange as an American Airlines Elite. When I first decided to remain loyal to AA the reason was simple. I could continue to purchase the cheapest, longest mileage ticket, and still earn AAdvantage elite status. Then American played follow the leader and converted to a revenue based loyalty program.…
It seems like forever ago I was planning my trip to London, but I leave tomorrow. When I first booked the trip I was unable to find my passport and tried to request a new one. After a few weeks I had not heard back from the passport agency. The Passport Agency expedites passports for…
