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Я с удивлением узнал, что Вьетнамские авиалинии начисляют значительно меньше, чем 500 миль за эконом-рейсы. Мне казалось, что отраслевой стандарт – 500 миль и более. Так делал Аэрофлот всегда, Алиталия… Вот я полечу Чайна истерн – во Вьетнамские точно лучше не класть их?

Vietnam Airlines действительно начисляет минимум 500 бонусных миль за эконом‑класс, а в большинстве вариантов — значительно больше. Какой бонус миль вы получите…

Flights

Я лучу с China Eastern – куда лучше сложить их мили? Помимо Скайтима кто их партнеры еще?

Если вы часто летаете China Eastern, самым гибким способом «складывать» их мили будет перевод их в программу Flying Blue – частью Air France‑KLM,…

Airline Strategy

Why do airlines change their rewards programs?

Airlines tweak their rewards programs mainly to protect or boost profitability, and the changes usually reflect a shift…

Credit Cards

Which credit card should I choose: the United Explorer Card, the United Business Card, or the United Club Card?

If you fly United out of Houston often and already have a Chase Sapphire Reserve, the United Explorer Card is usually…

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

Are Alaska Airlines points a better option than a United-branded credit card for flying from Philadelphia to Chicago O’Hare?

Alaska Airlines’ mileage program is actually a very strong fit for a short‑haul Philadelphia → Chicago O’Hare trip. Why Alaska miles…

Credit Cards

BEST CREDIT CARD FOR FLYING PHL TO ORD

If you’re looking for the single card that gives the most tangible value on a Philadelphia → Chicago O’Hare flight,…