Sentences with phrase «about airline frequent flier»

Dear Melissa, This is a common complaint about airline frequent flier programs.

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Airlines are changing their frequent flier programs in other ways as well: American Airlines AAL, -0.57 % changed its rewards structure in April (for travel beginning in June) so that for about half the year it will increase its redemption rate to 30,000 miles, up from the previous 25,000 miles, and on the busiest days will charge 50,000 miles; however, during less busy times, it will lower the rate to 20,000 miles.

«The price airlines charge typically is about 3 cents a mile when everything is factored in — but, these days, the average value of a mile is about 1.2 cents,» says Tim Winship, publisher of FrequentFlier.com, which offers tips and information about frequent flier programs.

On November 15, I gave a presentation to the San Francisco Travel Hackers meetup about strategies for accruing frequent flier miles now that most US - based airlines award miles based on the amount of money paid for your ticket.

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No doubt, the generosity of this deal was designed to appeal to loyal frequent fliers who were thinking about jumping ship — to another airline, that is.

MileCards.com looked at award data for 5 U.S. frequent flier programs, which cover about 90 % of U.S. airline mile program membership (American AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Southwest Rapid Rewards, and JetBlue TruBlue.

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In November 2014, reports began emerging about millions of stolen Hilton HHonors points, followed by news in early 2015 that thieves had stolen American Airlines and United Airlines frequent flier miles after getting hold of account holders» usernames and passwords.

If history offers any guide, the 69 million members of American Airlines» frequent - flier program shouldn't fret about losing their miles following Tuesday's bankruptcy filing by the airline's parent company.

Dear Cashing In, Can you negotiate with airlines about frequent flier miles — like would they ever work with someone to pay only 25,000 miles for a trip that would cost 35,000 miles?

If you feel strongly about continuing to use a frequent flier credit card, Brancatelli recommends shifting from an airline - specific card to a general airline card, «which lets you put the miles where it makes the most good for you at the moment.»

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The card services agent transferred me to a US Airways representative, who transferred me to the US Airways Chairman's Preferred desk for the airline's elite frequent fliers, but none of those people seemed to have any idea what I was talking about.

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Another note on frequent - flier miles or points is that if you are worried about losing your miles, or you just want to make sure your account remains active, go on the airline shopping - mall websites and make some holiday purchases.