Written by sam007 @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
guys – sorry didn’t know which forum to post to. I’m looking for o/w business between BOM-JFK and then return on economy to join somebody else who’s flying economy. Which travel portal is the best to use for this kind of search and would there be…
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status match fraud
Written by bakrgby @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
Statusmatch.com practically runs a scam service at this point, they market their service at airlines promising 100% absolutely no fraud. However their Lufthansa status match has been plagued with fraud, just look on eBay and taoboa. Their service is…
What’s Aeroplan Award Bookings Cancellation Policy Now
Written by TIGRIS23 @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
Does anyone know what’s the current aeroplan’s award bookings cancellation or change of flights now is? I was able to have all points refunded w/o any fees in late 2020 when I cancelled my awards booking due to covid but not sure if that still is…
What’s Aeroplan Award Bookings Cancellation Policy Now
Written by TIGRIS23 @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
Does anyone know what’s the current aeroplan’s award bookings cancellation or change of flights now is? I was able to have all points refunded w/o any fees in late 2020 when I cancelled my awards booking due to covid but not sure if that still is…
Will my spend count on my Southwest card if I then balance transfer it to a 0% apr?
Written by Yoginita @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
If I pay my taxes (I am self employed so they are hefty) with my Southwest credit card to meet minimum spend of 12k will that still count if I then balance transfer that expense to a 0% apr card that will give me more time to pay off?
Using Chase points on Alaska this summer
Written by KevinOfOz @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
I am hoping to go up to Alaska this summer using my Chase points. Qantas and American aren’t showing any availability for any dates this summer past about mid June. British Airways website keeps on saying that none of their partners fly to Alaska,…
Can I use Avios to upgrade AA flight operated by BA?
Written by stewart454 @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
Hi,
Looking to upgrade an American Airlines trip operated by British Airways with my avios on my BA frequent flyer account. Is this doable?
Read Moreredemption calculator tool
Written by bittihuduga @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
a while back or few years back i had found a tool or website designed by one of the forum members here which took origin A, destination B, class of travel and gave miles required to travel from all different miles program. you had to give direct…
How do I consolidate miles/points?
Written by Gracie01 @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
Hi all. We are flying to Europe this summer (family of 4). My husband and I each got a Chase card and each got a Capital One card. We’ve accumulated a nice sum of points (over 200,000). We’re hoping to use them to get one or two of our flights free….
A discusion of frequent flier programs
Written by gl89 @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
Not sure if I am allowed to do this(or add a link) but I saw this video pop up in my Youtube recommendations. From a channel called Wendover Productions. Title is ‘ How Airlines Quietly Became Banks’.
I found it interesting.
Read MoreBlogger Fight! Which blogger’s miles valuations are right?
Written by exp @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
—Quote—
How TPG Updates Their Mileage Valuations
First, here are the values they come up with.
* American moves up from 1.4 to 1.68 cents (I value AAdvantage miles at 1.3 cents)
* Delta moves up from 1.1 to 1.48 cents (I value…
Earn 2 AA miles for every gallon when filling up at Shell
Written by MileageAddict @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
https://www.fuelrewards.com/fuelrewards/aa
No cost to join. New members also earn a 100 AA miles sign up bonus. Note: for current users, you need to choose between AA miles and the 5c per gallon Gold Status discount. No double dipping!
Read MoreNewbie – a couple questions
Written by Gracie01 @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
Hi all. I’m new and a little overwhelmed right now. Looking for the best place to start. My family of 4 just decided to go to Italy in early summer of 2022 for my daughter’s graduation trip. Looking for the best card that may either give us a…
Miles Buzz
Written by Dlaur @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
Given how much travel has been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, what is the buzz around airlines relaxing status in order to use lounge servies?
Customer Service Incentive/Compensation/QA Bonus, Archaic?
Written by Dr Jabadski @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
Seems that in the past few years both airlines and hotels have become much more stingy with customer service compensation.
Incentive Points, Quality Assurance Bonus, Customer Appreciation Bonus, each program has their own name for it but the…
Read MoreVrooms
Written by Donlorraine @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
My wife and l want to do a one night stopover in June as we have an 18 hour layover.
l looked at vrooms where you can use points and cash to pay for a hotel room.
Can the points (miles) part of the redemption be shared by both of us who each have…
Airlines that removed lifetime status
Written by CX HK @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
I recently read that Korean Air removed lifetime status (https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/korean-air-skypass-frequent-flyer-changes) in 2020; this would have been a major blow to customers who spent years working towards this status – and who…
Airlines that removed the ability to earn lifetime status
Written by CX HK @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
I recently read that Korean Air removed lifetime status (https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/korean-air-skypass-frequent-flyer-changes) in 2020; this would have been a major blow to customers who spent years working towards this status – and who…
Daily getaways 2021
Written by yuel @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
It’s coming October 7
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Read MoreDecisions…….
Written by stevens397 @ FlyerTalk Forums – MilesBuzz
In June of 2020, we were supposed to take our entire famiy (15) to Israel to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Covid canceled it, rescheduled for last June and, of course, that got canceled too. Now looking to book June 2022. Kids all flying on El…