Sentences with phrase «frequent flier miles»

So I did the only rational thing and traded in a bunch of frequent fliers miles for a ticket to Colombia to follow the Thompson Trail.

Some credit cards earn frequent flier miles for a particular airline, such as the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select card, or loyalty points at hotels, like the Chase IHG Rewards Club Select card.

The Gold Points Plus program allows frequent guests to earn points toward free stays at Radisson Hotels in more than 70 countries, as well as earning frequent flier miles with more than 20 airlines.

In each row, stories were swapped of amazing meals and opulent hotels in faraway lands — all paid for with frequent flier miles.

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The miles are not the same as frequent flier miles in that they can not be combined with miles in a specific airline's frequent flier program.

I tend to book long - haul international trips using multiple reservations, as I feel that this method permits me to combine different itineraries that work for my schedule, while also enabling me to maximize accrual (and redemption) of frequent flier miles as well as get the best prices.

Delta has also changed the way customers earn frequent flier miles on paid flights — you'll now earn them based on the money you pay for the fare as opposed to the distance of the flight.

Most airlines now offer frequent flier miles for sale, but experts say consumers should think carefully before clicking the buy - now button.

Frustrated by the complexity and hassle of redeeming frequent flier miles and credit card reward points, some consumers are turning to a new breed of specialized travel agents to handle the dirty work: professional award bookers.

In 2012, Citibank ran a sign - up promotion offering any new customer 25,000 American Airlines frequent flier miles if they opened an account.

Dear Cashing In, I like getting frequent flier miles on United Airlines because they have a lot of flights from the airport near my house.

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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.

You're not purchasing a mileage award ticket therefore you'll be earning frequent flier miles when you complete your trip.

Most customers (those without elite status) will receive frequent flier miles equal to the cost of the fare multiplied by five.

So how are you going to amass that many frequent flier miles in a year?

Belkin, who goes by the name BeauBeau on various travel forums, treats frequent flier miles like a Wall Street investment banker treats stocks.

These travelers don't just love to fly; they are obsessed with collecting frequent flier miles at the cheapest possible cost.

Most estimates put the current value of an airline frequent flier mile at about 1.2 cents, 1.5 at most, given the average cost of airfare today.

Using points to obtain frequent flier miles that you can redeem for award airline tickets can yield a much higher point value than booking flights directly with Membership Rewards points.

That's why restaurants offer «punch cards», airlines provide frequent flier miles, credit cards give cash back.

Airline rewards cards accumulate frequent flier miles as spending increases, which can be used toward airline tickets once a certain number has been reached (with many airlines, the number of miles required for domestic flights is 25,000).

Instead of awarding frequent flier miles by the distance flown, all major U.S. airlines will award them based on the cost of the ticket.

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?

Pay for your travel with Barclaycard Since it's almost impossible to use your airline frequent flier miles during the holidays unless you are really flexible with dates or are willing to use double or triple the usual amount, then pay for your trip using credit card points.

Dear Cashing In, I have an upcoming trip on United Airlines, and they keep sending me emails asking if I'm interested in an «Award Accelerator» program that lets me earn bonus frequent flier miles by paying a small fee.

Ripplecoin, created in 2011, was built on the same protocol as Bitcoin but services as a payment system — think of it like a Paypal for cryptocurrencies that supports any fiat currency, cryptocurrency, commodity or even frequent flier miles.

Dear Cashing In, I got a flier in the mail yesterday for an American Airlines dining program that gives frequent flier miles for going out to restaurants.

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«I wish to go to see the monarch butterflies in Mexico» or «I wish to go to my grandparents» farm in England» are examples of wish experiences that require donated frequent flier miles and hotel reward points.

Your only options in that case would be to buy the ticket, or to buy frequent flier miles from the airline.

Dear William, You are asking about a very specific case: valuing frequent flier miles used for medical purposes when you itemize deductions.

«Banks are not concerned with frequent flier mile collectors,» Kelly says.

But unless you eat out often at one of the restaurants affiliated with the program, they are probably not going to be a major source of additional frequent flier miles.

Fight with airlines to transfer frequent flier miles.

But with airlines making frequent flier miles more difficult to earn and spend for many travelers, the appeal of a companion ticket could become stronger.

McKenzie played for the Arizona Elite AAU team and logged lots of frequent flier miles while spending weekends training in Arizona or traveling to tournaments around the country.

If you amass frequent flier miles on an airline known to be stingy with award seats, those miles could be less valuable than fewer miles on an airline with solid award availability.