Keeping your airline miles active is pretty simple! For most programs you have NO REASON to ever let your miles expire!! The great thing is that many times you are able to keep your miles active without even having to take a flight. Make sure to take a look at each airlines expiration policy and… Read full article

Recently, I posted on Hotel Credit Card perks and received many emails requesting for a similar post in regards to airlines. So, here you go, a compiled list of all the perks you receive with an airline specific credit card (including status, waived baggage fee, priority boarding, etc.). If you travel often on one airline,… Read full article

I have received a bunch of emails today offering Cyber Monday deals for airfare. I checked out a few flights and actually some some pretty good deals. Most offers are for TODAY only and will not last long. Keep in mind that if you are unsure of your travel plans, many airlines allow you to… Read full article

Yesterday, Virgin America announced their partnership with American Express. This means that starting October 5, 2011, American Express Cardmembers can transfer earned Membership Reward point to Virgin America Elevate points. They have not released the transfer ratio, but hopefully it will be a 1:1 like most of the other airline partnerships. Once they release the… Read full article

After many many years, Southwest is finally starting service to and from Atlanta, Georgia. With the acquisition of AirTran it was expected, but just a matter of time. Starting February 12, 2012, passengers will be able to fly to/from Atlanta via BWI, Chicago Midway, Denver, Austin, and Houston Hobby. While right now there probably are… Read full article

Last Sunday I flew from Birmingham to Toronto via Dallas. I was on an evening flight and trying to go standby on a flight 7 hours earlier. I called American Airlines multiple times prior to the flight to see if I could get my flight changed through their $50 Confirmed Same-Day Standby policy. This policy gives passenger… Read full article

With the announcement from Delta that they have eliminated the expiration of their frequent flyer miles, I have decided to post the expiration rules of the other major airline carriers, along with giving you some tips on keeping your miles from expiring without even flying. I have listed them in order from best to worst expiration policy.

expired   Book by 3pm EST TODAY! Fares as low as $59/one-way. Denver travel valid February 14th – May 25th, 2011. Key West travel valid March 10th – May 25th, 2011. Click here to see sale page for complete rules and restrictions.   Every Friday AirTran posts special fares for particular cities. These fares must be… Read full article