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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…

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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

seat selector

Choosing the right seat can make a big difference in how comfortable and enjoyable your flight is. Below…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Which U.S. cities have nonstop flights to Narita Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND) in Tokyo?

Here are the U.S. cities that have (or have applied for) nonstop service to Tokyo’s two main airports:…

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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.…

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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…