Category: airlines

  • Flying Blue Promo Rewards for March 2024

    Flying Blue announces discounted award flights between different cities every month, and sometimes they can be a fantastic deal. US Routes Here are the promo rewards offers to/from the US that are available to be booked in March 2024 for travel by August 31, 2024: 15,000 miles one-way in economy means a couple can get…

  • Flight review: Turkish Airlines business class SEA-IST (Boeing 787-9) (October 2023)

    Overall review: I loved this flight and can’t wait to take it again. Turkish Airlines really impressed me with their service, attention to detail, and food and drink. If you want a really enjoyable, luxurious way to get to Europe, this flight is a phenomenal option. How much I paid for this flight: 45,000 Turkish…

  • What does Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines mean for you?

    If you haven’t already heard the big news that was announced a few days ago, Alaska Airlines is going to be buying Hawaiian Airlines for about $1.9 billion. So if you’re like me, the first question on your mind was what that means for award travelers. (I also wondered about whether they’ll have a new…

  • Flying Blue promo rewards, explained

    We all know that airlines often have fare sales—they drop the prices on certain flights during certain time periods and you get to fly and pay less money than might be typical for your ticket. But do airlines have award-redemption sales? Do they drop the cost in miles for certain flights during certain time periods…

  • It’s Companion Pass Season! Let’s gooooooooo!

    If you’ve been patiently waiting until mid-to-late October to apply for your first of two cards to earn the coveted, incredibly valuable, easy to use, unlimited-for-nearly-two-years Southwest Companion Pass, it’s time! Applying between now and early November will get you started on a solid timeline to open two Southwest credit cards before the end of…

  • All About the Southwest Companion Pass

    There’s no better deal in the points-and-miles world than getting the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass if you do a lot of travel within the US, the Caribbean, and Central America. The Companion Pass allows a companion to travel with you for free (plus taxes/fees) on any flight you take on Southwest, whether you pay for…