For people trying to put together a round the world itinerary with a lot of one way business or first class
segments on different airlines, 100,000 AA miles can be a nice asset.
Often times, you may get a credit card for a specific airline but intend on using the miles earned from that
card on a different airline alliance partner.
Of course, if you find yourself only flying Southwest than there's not much to worry about, but if you fly
on different airlines depending on your destination the Southwest card is much less useful.
The number of participants may vary during the tour, as Discovery Tours accommodates travelers
arriving on different airlines and on different days of the week.
Generally, even within an alliance, airlines can't force availability on another carrier, so if you are
rebooked on a different airline, you are likely to earn miles.
If you book them as separate
itineraries on different airlines, however, beware: If one leg of your trip is delayed and you miss your second flight, the airline will have little sympathy for you.
LifeMiles add value to the Citi ThankYou Points currency and opens up the opportunity for cheaper Star Alliance redemptions, as well as saving other transferable points currencies for award
redemptions on different airlines and in different airline alliances.
If you have generic travel points or miles in more than one frequent flier program, the $ 4.99 / month «pro» subscription gives you the inside scoop on all available award seating and lets you compare
options on different airlines flying similar routes.
Of course, if you find yourself only flying Southwest than there's not much to worry about, but if you fly
on different airlines depending on your destination the Southwest card is much less useful.
«(in other words, the major distinction is that the Citi Prestige ® Card doesn't allow you to access the Admirals Club when
flying on a different airline, while the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card does).»
I would rather save my rewards points and use
them on a different airline.
And here's a tip when booking plane travel — sometimes it is more cost efficient to book two one ways
on different airlines.
The Points Guy has the full breakdown on how much the surcharges are
on different airlines.
The first leg of Brenda's return trip was delayed for several hours due to mechanical problems, and her connection in the States was
on a different airline.
Make sure you check your airline's website for current information on restrictions and don't assume that what you took last time will be allowed this time - especially if you are travelling
on a different airline.