Mrs. Weekly Flyer and I have criteria we look for when considering the addition of new credit cards to our wallet. First, the benefits have to align with our travel goals, and second the bonuses and benefits have to be good. But we always keep in mind common mistakes to avoid when applying for new…
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Earn Up To 1,500 American AAdvantage Miles Through AAdvantage Shopping
The AAdvantage eShopping site is offering a promotion for Valentine’s Day where you can earn up to 1,500 bonus AAdvantage miles. The promotion is valid from now through February 21, 2014 and is offered after certain spending thresholds are met. How To Earn 1,500 American Airlines Miles Shop at the AAdvantage eShopping site and meet…
Discounted American Airlines Awards to Los Angeles and Las Vegas
American Airlines is currently offering discounted award tickets to/from Los Angeles or to/from Las Vegas. Normally one-way flights start at 12,500 miles but with these offers they can be had for only 10,000 miles. Details of the offers below: Save up to 5,000 miles on round-trip flights to Los Angeles Book a one-way Economy Class…
Wow – 100,000 Citi Card Comes In Slick Package And High Spending Threshold Presents Challenge
Earlier this week I shared my initial concern about the Citi 100,000 letter that didn’t contain the card. But the card has arrived today and in impressive style. Last week I applied for the 100,000 bonus mile offer for the Citi Executive card. This week I’m on my way to earning 100,000 AAdvantage miles that…
US Airways 100% Bonus Is Back – Business Class For ~$1,881.25
For a limited time US Airways is back with a 100% bonus on purchased miles. This means members can purchase enough miles for a Business Class ticket to Europe, North Asia or South America for only $1,881.25 plus award booking fees. But it also means that you can outright purchase enough miles (25,000 + 25,000…
Arrived: 100,000 American Airlines Card Offer Package Today
I admit, I was pretty excited when I got home today and found that the package arrived for the 100,000 bonus mile offer I signed up for last week. The 100,000 bonus mile for the Citi Executive® / AAdvantage® World EliteTM MasterCard® is still live as of now. 100,000 American Airlines Card Offer Package Knowing these offers…
Get 100,000 Miles For Only $250 Plus $10,000 In Spending With American Airlines Credit Card Offer
The first big deal of the year is here and as you would have expected, we didn’t miss out. The stories of the 100,000 credit card offer for the Citi Executive® / AAdvantage® World EliteTM MasterCard®started yesterday. I finally completed my application this morning and received an instant approval. The card offer comes with some…
Jewel Of The Crown–Last Night In Edinburgh Scotland And Last Happy Hour Of The Trip
The highlight of my 2013 travels has to be the week long trip to the Jewel of the Crown, otherwise known as Scotland. A week long right of passage golfing trip to where the game of golf began can not be topped in my book. We played some of the most challenging courses in the…
Flying just to fly – First Class Farewell Tour
With the impending February 1 United devaluation and a couple days off of work, I convinced my better half to embark on a First Class ‘Farewell Tour’ of some of our favorite products knowing international first class access will become significantly more challenging than it is in current form. We’ve generated a lot of great…
American Airlines New York LaGuardia Expansion
As part of the merger between US Airways and American Airlines, there will be some slot pair divestitures at both New York and Washington Reagan Airport. This is a result of the DOJ-required 17 slot pair divestitures at LGA, American will no longer operate nonstop service to Atlanta, Cleveland and Minneapolis. However, changes to the schedule…
American Airlines Transcontinental Flat-Bed First Class For Only ~$940 With US Airways 100% Bonus On Purchased Miles
For a limited time US Airways is back with a 100% bonus on purchased miles. This means members can purchase enough miles for a Business Class ticket to Europe, North Asia or South America for only $1,881.25 plus award booking fees. But it also means that you can outright purchase enough miles (25,000 + 25,000…
AMAZING US Airways First Class Availability…If You Are Afraid Of Flying Alone
Traveling with a family can be tough on the family mile and point balances. Unlike folks who really like to fly solo and think it is amazing when they can find one seat, or those who prefer global First Class jet setting, family travel is a bit more complex. First, you have to select a…
American Express Platinum Update On American/US Airways Lounge Access
One of the cards I’ve been getting a lot of questions about lately is the American Express Platinum Card and if they are doing anything due to the loss of their lounge benefits. This card will no longer provide access to US Airways Clubs or American Airlines Admirals Clubs starting March 22, 2013, as well as…
How to Earn a 50% Mileage Bonus with American and US Airways
American Airlines and US Airways have each launched their own promotions where if you credit one of their airlines flights to the other, you will earn a 50% mileage bonus. Both are these are available for flights now through March 2, 2014, so make to register. The great thing is that travel flown prior to registration…
Earn 15,000 Bonus American AAdvantage Miles
Now through January 31, 2014, American Airlines is offering a bonus on purchased American AAdvantage miles. This is a tiered bonus meaning the more miles you buy the more you’ll receive. Here’s how the bonus structure is set up: Buy 5,000-14,000 miles and receive 1,000 bonus miles Buy 15,000-29,000 miles and receive 4,000 bonus miles Buy…
Save 15,000 Miles Flying American’s New First Class Flat-Bed By Booking With US Airways Dividend Miles
This likely won’t last very long, but there is an opportunity to save 15,000 miles on the new American Airlines transcontinental A321 plane with Flat-Bed First Class seats by simply booking with US Airways miles. Earlier today we shared that members of both programs, American Airlines AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles can now book…
How To Reserve Seat On US Airways With American Airlines Booking
Earlier today we shared that members of both programs, American Airlines AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles can now book award tickets on flights operated by either American Airlines or US Airways. This is excellent news and congrats to US Airways and American Airlines to implementing this so quickly. If you do so, there is…
Members Can Now Book US Airways Or American Airlines Flights With Your US Airways Dividend Miles or AAdvantage Miles
Today, January 7, 2014, marks the day that US Airways and American Airlines loyalty programs allow for recriprocal award redemptions. That means American Airlines members can redeem their AAdvantage miles on US Airways and US Airways members can redeem their Dividend miles on American Airlines. The timing couldn’t be better for me. I just found…
American’s New Transcontinental A321’s Begin To Take Flight
American Airlines will begin flying their new A321’s from New York-Los Angeles on January 7, 2014, meaning if you’re looking to get on of these flights the first day, make sure to get your ticket now. These new planes will feature three classes of services including First, Business, and Coach, making them the only airline…
Receive a Holiday Gift from American Airlines When Purchasing Miles
Now through December 31, 2013, American Airlines is offering a holiday bonus on purchased American AAdvantage miles. This is in addition to the tiered bonus they are currently running which brings the cost down to about 2 cents per mile. The current bonus structure is as follows: Buy 6,000-14,000 miles and receive 1,800 bonus miles Buy 15,000-29,000 miles…