May 22, 2008
Last time, I talked about some basic earning opportunities for BMI program. There are more ways to earn miles.
1 Hilton stays: many people may already know Hilton HHonors program has double dipping benefit, which you can get Hilton points and Airlines miles at the same time. Most people will use flexible points + fixed miles option, which you will get 10 Hilton points per dollar and 500 miles (100 miles for Hampton Inn) per stay (a stay is defined as consecutive nights at same hotels regardless check in and check out). However, BMI airways is also one of Hilton partners, but the earning ratio is different. You will get 1000 miles per NIGHT up to 3 consecutive nights (3000 miles), this also applies at Hampton Inn hotels, so BMI is the best partner to earn miles for Hilton Double dipping
2 Hertz rental car: Many airlines have different bonus promotion for rental car. BMI will give u 1500 miles regardless number of rental days. However, you will only earn 475 miles if you use any CDP discount code other than AAA. This is not very good if you do a longer rental, but very good deal for some one day rentals at Hertz Local Edition.
I will talk about redemption deals on this program next time.
Posted by Troy under BMI Diamond Club |
May 20, 2008
Northwest just offered a new promotion for its elite only-50% more Redeemable miles for flight booked before June 20th and travel before Aug 31st,2008.
you need to register here before purchasing ticket
Posted by Troy under Northwest |
May 16, 2008
I am going to China for 2 weeks, but I will try to update my blog
Posted by Troy under Uncategorized |
May 14, 2008
Triple for C, D, Z class
double for Y/B/M/Q/V/K
must register here before purchasing ticket.
travel must originate in all states except Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
For travel complete by June 8th.
Posted by Troy under Northwest |
May 14, 2008
I got this email yesterday,
use promotion code EMSAVE15
Book by May 26, 2008 to save on travel through July 31, 2008.
Posted by Troy under Other Deals and Promotions |
May 14, 2008
“Effective July 1, 2008, all travel on United, United Express, Ted, Star Alliance and partner airline* flights credited to the Mileage Plus Program will accrue actual miles, with no minimum. This change affects only those flights that are less than 500 miles.”
Here is the link
Before, all airlines credit the actual mileage flew or 500, whichever is greater. US airways changed the policy last year to actual mileage flew. now UA joins, I am sure within few months, all other ailrines will join together.
Another devaluation of mileage programs.
Posted by Troy under United Airlines |
May 12, 2008
Mentioned in frugaltravelguy, New Northwest member can get up to 6000 bonus miles after completion of 2 RTs with Northwest Airlines or KLM within six months of enrolling. You need to enroll here between April 15, 2008 and July 15, 2008
Posted by Troy under Northwest |
May 12, 2008
mentioned in Flyertalk:
Link: http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,50994,00.html
Following (and some other) fee increase takes effect on 5/15.
Revenue Ticket
Ticketing via reservation phone: $15 -> $25
Ticketing at airport counter: $20 -> $30
PNR service fee: $15 -> $25
(Applies for FIRST itinerary change if original booking source is not United
nor star alliance carrier (i.e. non-star alliance airlines or travel agency
) in addition to normal change fee.)
Mileage Plus
Handling fee: $15 -> $25 (reservation phone)
Handling fee: $15 -> $30 (airport counter)
(both at least 21 days before departure)
Close-in fees:
- 0-6 days $75 -> $100
- 7-13 days $50 -> $75
- 14-20 days free -> $75
Change/Cancel $100 -> $150
GS/1K waiver still applies.
Airlines just want to get every penny in order to keep their fare relatively low. This is understandable and I am glad GS/1K waiver still appies
Posted by Troy under United Airlines |
May 9, 2008
Northwest airlines is offering 500 bonus miles for each $50 you spend at online shopping mall up t0 50000 bonus miles between May 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008, excluding Blockbuster, FTD, Gamefly, Netflix, Teleflora and Vinesse enrollments/purchases
You need to register here. This is a very generous offer. I bought $6000 worth item from saksfifthavenue.com, spent $3000 each for mine and my wife’s account. we get goods we were going to get+ 36000 NWA miles each + 6000 Thank you network points each.
Those 72000 miles are enough for 2 business class ticket anywhere within Asia. What a great Offer! That’s why I rarely go to mall
Posted by Troy under Northwest |
May 8, 2008
BMI is British Midland Airways, second largest carrier in UK, part of star alliance network. If you can understand how this program works, this can be one of the best programs in the world.
If you are PAID First or Business class flyer, or if you are economy class flyer, but not fly very often, or you are frequent flyer, but not fly UA and US very often, this maybe the program for you.
You can earn status miles on all star alliance partners and earn destination miles (redeemable miles) on star alliance partner and Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic
If you join now, you can get blue plus membership instantly, which will give u a complimentary meal and drink in-flight on Heathrow routes that operate a paid-for in-flight service, however, unless u live in UK, otherwise this benefit is not much for you.
BTW, u need fly 3000 miles on any Star alliance earning eligible flight to get Blue plus Status if you did not sign up via this promotion
Second tier is Sliver, which needs to fly 13000 miles in addition to 3000 miles on any Star alliance earning eligible flight. Primary benefits are use BMI lounge when you fly with BMI and 25% miles bonus and 20kg additional baggage allowance.
Final tier is Gold, which needs to fly 38000 miles in addition to 16K miles above on any Star alliance earning eligible flight. . Primary benefits are 35% bonus miles on BMI and 25% on other partners, use any star alliance partner lounge anywhere, upgrades on BMI award flights to the business cabin (or premium economy cabin on our long haul services) for you and a companion. For the first year, you need total 54K(3+13+38) status miles to get Gold, after that, only 38K to keep you Gold.
We all know that you don’t have any lounge access if you fly domestic within North America unless u purchase membership. However, with BMI Gold Status, you are free to use UA or US lounge even if you travel US domestically(must be on UA or US flight). There are many more benefits, those can be found here
Once you have Gold, then you fly another 17K status miles, after that, all your status miles will be convert to Destination miles on 1:1 basis. This can give you up to 625% bonus miles for a paid First class ticket for certain carriers or 425%/325% on paid business class ticket on certain Carriers or 225%/125% on certain Economy class.
Eg. ORD-MAN-ORD=7652 miles, in paid F, you get 7652*3=22962 destination miles+7652*3=22962 status miles (which will convert to Destination miles)+1913 Gold bonus. Paid First classes earn u 47837 for this RT.
Here is the earning table for different carrier, note: United discounted business class only earn 1.5 bonuses, which means 325% in exceed 55K threshold.
Posted by Troy under BMI Diamond Club |
May 6, 2008
Delta will waive processing fee if you tranfer ur miles btw accounts in May. a $30 saving
Here is the link
Posted by Troy under Delta |
