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Best Ways to Earn and Redeem LifeMiles

December 15, 2021 Aeroplan, American Express Platinum, avianca, Avianca - LifeMiles, Avianca Vuela Visa, Capital One Venture, Capital One Venture Miles, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Premier, Citi ThankYou Points, Colombia, lifemiles, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express, Membership Rewards, MileagePlus, star alliance, Travel

Written by Anna Zaks @ MileValue

LifeMiles is a frequent flyer program of Avianca, Colombia’s biggest and oldest airline. Avianca is one of the Star Alliance member airlines so when you earn or redeem LifeMiles, you have access to the biggest airline alliance in the world and its extensive networks. Theoretically, you can get anywhere in the world with LifeMiles.

The program has lots of fans, but it’s not the easiest to use. Airlines don’t grant all of their partners the same access to award space, and LifeMiles’ website also leaves a lot to be desired.

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6 Best Ways to Use Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles

August 25, 2021 American Airlines, Avianca - LifeMiles, Best Ways, British Airways Avios, Capital One, Capital One Venture, Citi Premier, Citi ThankYou Points, ExpertFlyer, Marriott Bonvoy, MileagePlus, star alliance, Travel, Turkish Airlines, Turkish Miles&Smiles, United, United MileagePlus Explorer, United.com

Written by Anya Kartashova @ MileValue

Similar to Disney’s “Big Hero 6” film, Turkish Miles&Smiles is easily one of the most underrated loyalty programs out there.

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6 Best Ways to Use Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles

August 25, 2021 American Airlines, Avianca - LifeMiles, Best Ways, British Airways Avios, Capital One, Capital One Venture, Citi Premier, Citi ThankYou Points, ExpertFlyer, Marriott Bonvoy, MileagePlus, star alliance, Travel, Turkish Airlines, Turkish Miles&Smiles, United, United MileagePlus Explorer, United.com

Written by Anya Kartashova @ MileValue

Similar to Disney’s “Big Hero 6” film, Turkish Miles&Smiles is easily one of the most underrated loyalty programs out there.

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How I Earned Marriott Titanium in 2021

August 13, 2021 Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, MileagePlus, Travel, United, United MileagePlus Explorer

Written by Anya Kartashova @ MileValue

In years past, hotel or airline elite status was something unattainable for me. It was also something I didn’t particularly desire. For someone who prefers to stay at a cheap hostel rather than a five-star hotel, it just wasn’t a priority.

However, everything changed in 2020 when the thought of staying in a multi-person dorm while traveling made me want to sanitize every door knob I’d touched that day.

In 2020, I earned Marriott Platinum Elite status without much effort, and in 2021, I became Marriott Titanium Elite (to my own surprise).

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How I Earned Marriott Titanium in 2021

August 13, 2021 Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, MileagePlus, Travel, United, United MileagePlus Explorer

Written by Anya Kartashova @ MileValue

In years past, hotel or airline elite status was something unattainable for me. It was also something I didn’t particularly desire. For someone who prefers to stay at a cheap hostel rather than a five-star hotel, it just wasn’t a priority.

However, everything changed in 2020 when the thought of staying in a multi-person dorm while traveling made me want to sanitize every door knob I’d touched that day.

In 2020, I earned Marriott Platinum Elite status without much effort, and in 2021, I became Marriott Titanium Elite (to my own surprise).

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Greece 2021 Trip Report – Part 1

July 16, 2021 aegean, American express, Avianca - LifeMiles, business class, Capital One, Chase, Chase Sapphire Preferred, Citi, Europe, lifemiles, MileagePlus, star alliance, Travel, trip report, Turkish Airlines, Turkish Miles&Smiles, Ultimate Rewards, United, United Explorer, United Miles, United Polaris Business Class, United.com

Written by Anna Zaks @ MileValue

A trip to Greece has been on my to do list for a long time, but, I must admit, I was a bit put off by pictures of crowded beaches and tourist overrun islands. But when I learned that Greece is one of the first European countries to open to U.S.

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Everything You Need To Know About the United Excursionist Perk

June 28, 2021 Chase, Japan, madrid, MileagePlus, Paris, rome, Travel, Ultimate Rewards, Ultimate Rewards Travel Portal, United

Written by Travis Cormier @ MileValue

It isn’t uncommon to book a trip with more than one destination. This is especially popular for travel to Europe. Who doesn’t want to visit Rome and Paris on the same trip? How about Madrid and Santorini?

In order to do this, your travel plans will be multidimensional and not just round-trip so you’ll need to plan accordingly.

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Elevate your Top-Tier Elite Status with Marriott and United’s Preferred Partnership

May 27, 2021 Chase, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, MileagePlus, Travel, Ultimate Rewards, United, United MileagePlus Explorer

Written by Travis Cormier @ MileValue

Many people, myself included, are finding themselves with a number of top-tier status with different hotel loyalty programs. Given the pandemic, most major hotels groups reduced the requirements for earning status.

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Enter to Win a Year of Free Travel on United

May 27, 2021 contest, Island Miler, MileagePlus, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News, United, United Airlines, United MileagePlus

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

While some states are offering the chance to win $1 million for getting vaccinated, there’s one vaccination contest we can all enter. So, be sure to enter to win a year of free travel on United – and, yes, that includes travel in Polaris. Travel has been surging back here in the US. In fact, […]

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Portugal, Germany easing restrictions, Cyprus welcoming tourists

May 19, 2021 again, Airline, Airlines, Australia, bonus, Buy Miles, Canada, coming, countries, covid, COVID-19, Cyprus, easing, entry, European, Germany, Great news, loyalty program, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, members, MileagePlus, Miles, passengers, PCR test, Points, Portugal, program, Promotion, quarantine, requirements, restrictions, Sale, Schengen, The UK, The United States, tourism, tourists, Travel, Travel Deals, UK, United, United Airlines, United States, welcoming

Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels Premium

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Big elite earning boost from United (but it’s probably not your best option)

April 29, 2021 elite status, frequent flier, Frequent Flyer, MileagePlus, PaxEx, Promotions, Travel, United Airlines

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Nearly half way to elite status with just one flight? That’s what United Airlines is offering to members of its MileagePlus program with the new Pick Your Path promotion. And it might not be the best choice for every member.
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Big elite earning boost from United (but it’s probably not your best option)

April 29, 2021 elite status, frequent flier, Frequent Flyer, Loyalty, MileagePlus, Promotions, Travel, United Airlines

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Nearly half way to elite status with just one flight? That’s what United Airlines is offering to members of its MileagePlus program with the new Pick Your Path promotion. And it might not be the best choice for every member.
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United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 100% Bonus Black Friday Sale Until November 27, 2020

November 25, 2020 Buy Miles, MileagePlus, Travel, United Airlines, United Airlines Mileage Plus

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

United Airlines has launched a MileagePlus buy miles Black Friday sale with up to 100% bonus. The offer is valid through November 27, 2020. United Airlines has promotions monthly for buying miles, but they all max out at a 100% bonus or a 50% discount (the same offer because United usually limits the number of […]

United Airlines Lowers MileagePlus Elite Tier Qualification Requirements For 2021

November 12, 2020 MileagePlus, Travel, United, United Airlines, United Airlines Mileage Plus

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Today, United Airlines announced changes to its MileagePlus elite program for the 2021 membership year, allowing you to earn status with fewer flights and less cash. United will deposit member accounts 25% of the PQPs based on their 2021 status (earned in 2020) by February, lower Premier-status requirement by 25% in 2021, and give elite […]

United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 100% Bonus Until November 19, 2020

November 9, 2020 MileagePlus, Travel, United, United Airlines, United Airlines Mileage Plus

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

United Airlines has launched a MileagePlus buy miles sale that comes with an up to 85% bonus. The offer is valid through November 19, and you can check your bonus or discount offer on United’s website here. United Airlines has promotions monthly for buying miles, but they all max out at a 100% bonus or […]

United MileagePlus “Multiply Your Memories” Bonus Miles Campaign

November 4, 2020 MileagePlus, Travel, United, United Airlines, United Airlines Mileage Plus

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

United Airlines has launched a new targeted bonus miles opportunity for select MileagePlus members under the headline “Multiply Your Memories.” You can check your eligibility to earn bonus miles on travel through January 10, 2021, by clicking the link below. You can access Multiply Your Miles here. Here’s an offer that a reader received: Conclusion […]

Shifting the spread on loyalty earn and burn

November 3, 2020 aadvantage, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, frequent flier, Frequent Flyer, Loyalty, MileagePlus, PaxEx, Points, rapid rewards, Southwest Airlines, Travel, United Airlines

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

We know that overall passenger numbers are, for very good reason, down massively. But airlines have relied on their loyalty programs to provide a significant, and perhaps more importantly steady, stream of revenue for the operations. So, as the airline…

Shifting the spread on loyalty earn and burn

November 3, 2020 aadvantage, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, frequent flier, Frequent Flyer, Loyalty, MileagePlus, Points, rapid rewards, Southwest Airlines, Travel, United Airlines

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

We know that overall passenger numbers are, for very good reason, down massively. But airlines have relied on their loyalty programs to provide a significant, and perhaps more importantly steady, stream of revenue for the operations. So, as the airline…

United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 100% Bonus Until October 27, 2020

October 12, 2020 Buy Miles, MileagePlus, Travel, United, United Airlines Mileage Plus

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

United Airlines has launched a MileagePlus buy miles sale that comes with an up to 100% bonus. The offer is valid through October 27, and you can check your bonus or discount offer on United’s website here. United Airlines has promotions monthly for buying miles, but they all max out at a 100% bonus or […]

United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 100% Bonus 7-Day Sale Until September 16, 2020

September 9, 2020 Buy Miles, MileagePlus, Travel, United, United Airlines, United Airlines Mileage Plus

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

United Airlines has launched a MileagePlus buy miles 7-day Sale that comes with an up to 100% bonus. The offer is valid through September 16, and you can check your bonus or discount offer on United’s website here. United Airlines has promotions monthly for buying miles, but they all max out at a 100% bonus […]