Points and miles are the same thing. Different companies have different programs worth different values that can be used in various ways. One thing you need to understand is that the terms points and miles can be used (for the most part) interchangeably. Some companies will call their rewards miles, some will call them points, some will call them Avios, as well as many other … [Read more...] about A Note For Beginners:
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Cannot Check-in Online
Like most, I have gotten into the habit of checking into my flight 24 hours in advance. This way I have my digital boarding pass, have time to fix any mistakes and can make sure I have TSA Precheck. I then walk into the airport and head straight to security with my boarding pass on my phone. More recently I have had to remind myself that I need to arrive at the airport a … [Read more...] about Cannot Check-in Online
Why Order a Specialty Meal
I have written numerous articles about my adventures as a gluten-free traveler. I am unable to eat most airline meals because of my dietary restrictions, so when booking a flight, I always request a specialty meal. Many people are in the same boat and order specialty meals based on dietary requirements, but here is why I recommend ordering a specialty meal even if you can eat … [Read more...] about Why Order a Specialty Meal
Why Booking a British Airways Ticket earned me more points than with American
This year I have been on the quest for American Airline’s status. While I wouldn’t go out of my way to fly American, I was happy to fly one of their flights to earn miles, and in this case elite credit with them.On a recent flight the cost to upgrade from basic economy to main cabin was 50% of the ticket price. There is no way I would be willing to buy half of … [Read more...] about Why Booking a British Airways Ticket earned me more points than with American
How To Get a Row To Yourself on a Basic Budget
As nearly every airline has jumped on the bandwagon of selling discount, piece-meal basic-economy seats, there is the chance that your cheap ticket will exclude something as simple as seat assignments. In booking those basic seats, you know the risk of being in a middle seat on the dreaded red eye leg of your itinerary. There is nothing you can do to prevent it except shell out … [Read more...] about How To Get a Row To Yourself on a Basic Budget
