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Airlines, Promotions »

[20 Mar 2012 | No Comment | ]
Tweet #AmexVirginAmer to save 10% off Virgin America tickets!

The one most relevant to readers of this blog is 10% off (one time) main cabin tickets on Virgin America. … You will receive the 10% discount as a statement credit – you have to pay the original fare in full AND of course, using the AmEx card you have registered with Twitter.

Airline Miles, Elite Status, Expert Tips »

[19 Feb 2012 | 7 Comments | ]
Expert Tip #5: Alliances are key to maximizing Miles and Elite Status

The Airline world is made up of three alliances:

Star Alliance
SkyTeam
OneWorld

Understanding the alliances and the airlines that make them up, and which airlines do not participate in an alliance, is key to maximizing miles and status. What alliances allow you to do is pick one airline per alliance and earn miles on that one airline’s frequent flier program no matter which airline in the alliance you fly. That way you can maximize miles. Airlines not only give redeemable miles but also status miles across alliance partners, so this also maximizes Elite …

Airline Miles, Hotel Points, Loyalty Programs »

[6 Aug 2011 | 6 Comments | ]
Drive-By Miles and Points

Author’s note: TopGuest has brought to my attention that ‘drive-by’ check-ins to their program can result in people being barred from TopGuest. My intention was never to promote anything that would be against their Terms and Conditions. This was supposed to poke fun at people who ‘drive-by’ for points. I encourage everyone to read my clarification post.
Who would not like to get Hotel Points for just driving by a hotel? No need to check-in. Heck, don’t even bother to park. Just drive by… and wear your seatbelt and obey the …

Airlines, Promotions »

[27 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]
20% off on Virgin America flights

Another Facebook promo: get a 20% off code for Virgin America flights for travel between 15AUG11-27OCT11 with blackouts on 02SEP-05SEP.
All you have to do is:

Follow this LINK.
Vote for your favorite picture.
Sign up for the 20% off code with your name email and phone number.
Like four sponsors.
Check your email for the code and remove “Black Star beer” from your Facebook apps immediately.

My email came instantaneously. A good use of 4 minutes J
(HT: FredEX17 on MP)
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Airline Miles, Elite Status »

[18 Dec 2010 | One Comment | ]
Will Virgin Galactic give Space Miles?

Virgin Galactic is soon to start Commercial space flights. The Virgin group already has multiple airlines it owns and operates, including:

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Blue
Virgin America
V Australia

Each has it’s own mileage program, but Sir Branson has given indications that he wants these airlines of his to get together and from an alternate alliance, with mileage earning and redemption across all Virgin airlines and possibly other partners. It only seems natural that they would add Virgin Galactic to the mix, but I am probably indulging in some wishful thinking.
Oh, the miles:
For one, …