#asked & answered

Credit Cards

What are the benefits of having a Chase Sapphire Reserve card in addition to a United co-branded credit card for travel from Houston?

Having a Chase Sapphire Reserve already gives you a solid set of travel perks, so you’ll want to weigh whether…

Credit Cards

should i get a united card if i am in houston

If you travel through Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) a United co‑branded card can be a useful way…

Flights

Flying on American with BA gold status. How do I qualify for upgrades on American flights

Flying with a British Airways Gold card can give you two upgrade certificates each year that you can use…

Credit Cards

best credit card for grocery spend if i need alaska miles

If you want the highest grocery‑spending return that feeds directly into Alaska miles, the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard is the…

Credit Cards

Which frequent-flyer program should I choose?

Choosing the right frequent‑flyer program depends on where you live, how you travel, and what you want to…

Flights

Which airline offers the most valuable mileage program for booking business class travel to Europe, Asia, and Australia?

ANA’s mileage program is consistently highlighted as the most valuable for business‑class travel to Europe, Asia and Australia. The…

Airline Strategy

As a general rule, does booking a business class seat with Continental Airlines require fewer points compared to other airline mileage programs?

Hmmmm. You almost had me there. Continental Airlines? Continental Airlines announced a merger with United Airlines in 2010…

Flights

What factors influence the availability of 95,000-point saver awards for Alaska Airlines flights on trans-Pacific routes?

The chance of finding a 95,000‑point saver award on Alaska’s trans‑Pacific routes is shaped by several moving parts.…

Flights

is it a pretty safe bet that the 150,000 points for an award flight on AS from SEA to NRT will drop as the departure of the flight gets closer in time

It isn’t something you can count on. The sources note that the 150 000‑point saver price is the “standard” level…

Credit Cards

I’m in FlyingBlue program, I have presently 522 miles and my anniversary is end of august, what is the best strategy to be platinum for Life ? I have validated 6 years already

To lock in a Lifetime Platinum tier you need to stay Platinum for ten full years, then the program…