Miles For Family
Crazy Southwest Airlines Changes! No More Free Bags, Flight Credits Expire
I woke up to some shocking news: Southwest Airlines will now start charging for baggage. No more free baggage! I know the rumors have been swirling about this for a while, but Southwest has always been adamant that it won’t charge for baggage. Well, things change. Changes at Southwest Airlines...
Miles For Family
All About my Air France/KLM Flying Blue Stash
Between my husband and me, we have almost 800,000 miles and points in various currencies (bank points, airline miles and hotel points). How did we get these miles, and what trips are we booking with them? Last week, I wrote about my stash of British Airways and Iberia Avios. This...
Miles For Family
Elevated Credit Card Offers for March 2025
My family relies on miles and points earned through credit card rewards to drastically reduce the price of our vacations. If you’re new to this hobby, read Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points. Currently, several credit cards have elevated sign-up bonuses. Before you apply for...
Miles For Family
Quick Review of Titanic: The Exhibition in Dallas, Texas
This past weekend, I went to Titanic: The Exhibition in Dallas, Texas with my husband and 14-year-old daughter. I’ve been fascinated with the history and folklore of the Titanic for years, and I saw the James Cameron Titanic movie 5 times in the theatre. There are a few permanent Titanic...
Miles For Family
Sad Decline of Flying Blue Biz Class Availability, Southwest Changes and More
Southwest Just Cut Your Frequent Flyer Points By Two-Thirds—Without Warning: Travelers will now earn fewer points on Wanna Get Away fares. See this post on Danny the Deal Guru and more commentary on View From the Wing. This change has sparked outrage in the miles and points community this week....
Nerd Ka Travel
Avelo Airlines Expands Operations with New Base in Charlotte
Avelo Airlines has officially opened a new base at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) near Charlotte, North Carolina. This expansion includes the stationing of two Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, the addition of new destinations, and the creation of up to 50 jobs in
Wingtips
Extreme Day Tripping: The Travel Trend That’s as Exhausting as It Sounds.
A viral travel trend is making the rounds called Extreme Day Tripping (EDT). Now, if you’re a seasoned… The post Extreme Day Tripping: The Travel Trend That’s as Exhausting as It Sounds. appeared first on Wingtips.
Miles For Family
8 Reasons to Transfer Avios to another Avios Program
Discover the top 8 reasons to transfer your Avios to another program and unlock greater travel opportunities. Learn how to pool points, take advantage of transfer bonuses, and access unique airline partners. Maximize your rewards with better customer service, award availability, and cancellation policies. Dive into different award pricing strategies...
Live and Let’s Fly
Crazy: American Airlines Gate Agent Threatens To Eject Family Because Father Tried To Carry His Daughter’s Bag
A young family shares a very sad story that occurred on American Airlines and cries out for immediate correction: a gate agent who made up a ridiculous rule requiring carry-on items and then threatened to deny the family boarding does not deserve to be in a customer-facing role. American Airlines...
Miles For Family
All About my British Airways and Iberia Avios Stash
Between my husband and me, we have almost 800,000 miles and points in various currencies (bank points, airline miles and hotel points). How did we get these miles, and what trips are we booking with them? Over the next few weeks, I’ll write more about the various miles and points...
Miles For Family
Vacationing Like it’s 1995 Without Internet
My family has been on several cruises over the years, beginning when my youngest was just a baby. We used to look forward to disconnecting from the world while on the cruise without phone and internet service. But then as our kids aged and cruise internet packages decreased in price,...
Miles For Family
March 2025 Transfer Bonuses
This month, Chase, Amex and Citi all have 20% transfer bonuses to Avios. Remember that you can transfer Avios between programs (British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Qatar and Finnair). Hopefully, Capital One will add a transfer bonus this month. CHASE 20% TRANSFER BONUS TO BRITISH AIRWAYS, Aer Lingus and Iberia...
Miles For Family
LifeMiles Devaluation Number Crunching, Panama Hotel Review and More
Air France/KLM Flying Blue March Promo Awards: Fly from USA to Europe for as low as 18,750 miles through August. See this post on Loyalty Lobby for details. Lufthansa Miles & More Dynamic Award Pricing Coming: Award flights on Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian will change to dynamic pricing starting on...
TravelUpdate
5th night free benefit with hotel points: awesome or overrated?
The 5th night free benefit is often touted as a great benefit in our space, but do you use it often or is it something you barely use?
Pizza in Motion
Bilt Rewards 200% Hilton Transfer Bonus: Should You Take Advantage Of It?
Bilt Rewards has announced the March 1st Rent Day offering.  It’s a 150% bonus for regular Bilt members to Hilton Honors.  For elite members of any level, the transfer bonus is 200%.  That means a regular Bilt member will get 2.5 Hilton Honors points... The post Bilt Rewards 200% Hilton Transfer...