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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

How can I get from PHx to MEL for cheap

If you’re looking for the lowest‑cost way to fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Melbourne (MEL), the most budget‑friendly…

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…

Airline Strategy

Which frequent-flyer program should I choose?

Choosing the right frequent‑flyer program depends on where you live, how you travel, and what you value most—earning…

Airline Strategy

How does the cost per Avios differ between the Qatar Airways Privilege Club Pro subscription tiers and the promotional Avios purchase offers?

Qatar Airways Privilege Club Pro’s subscription plans and the airline’s periodic Avios‑buy promotions each have their own effective price per Avios, and…

Airline Strategy

Is Qatar airways privilege club pro more economical that buying avios and qpoints directly?

Qatar Airways Privilege Club Pro generally gives you a cheaper way to collect Avios than purchasing them outright, while the economics of…