#asked & answered

Airline Strategy

Which airline would acquire the other in a potential merger between United Airlines and American Airlines?

United’s CEO has floated the idea of United Airlines buying American Airlines, not the other way around. Who would be…

Flights

Which domestic and international routes have the highest reductions in Maharaja Points for economy award flights?

The biggest point‑savings show up on a few short‑haul routes where the new award chart slashes the required…

Flights

how many flight miles from Charlotte, NC to Aruba?

A typical one‑way award from a U.S. city to Aruba is priced at about 17,500 miles  Points with a Crew…

Airline Strategy

what’s the fastest way to earn miles right now?

If you want to rack up airline miles as quickly as possible, focus on cards that hand you…

Flights

how do i request an alert for any isle seat?

You can set up a free “any aisle seat” alert by using ExpertFlyer’s free account feature. Steps to…

Flights

How many Aeroplan points can I expect to earn for a return flight in business class from Melbourne to Singapore?

I don’t have the appropriate sources to answer that question just yet.

Airline Strategy

Is Virgin better for frequent travel rewards than Qantas

Virgin’s rewards aren’t outright “better” than Qantas’s; they each have distinct strengths that matter to frequent travellers. Program…

Flights

Ailine seat Maps

Airline seat maps are essential tools for finding the best spot on a plane, and several websites now…

Credit Cards

Which cards give the best redemption value?

The cards that tend to deliver the highest cent‑per‑point or cent‑per‑mile redemption values are: Top‑value cards Starwood Preferred…

Flights

Do I receive Aeroplan Status qualifying credits if I purchase Air Canada Aeroplan points?

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