Written by Karon Warren @ Million Mile Secrets
When the coronavirus pandemic exploded in March 2020, the airline industry suffered a massive blow after lawmakers implemented stay-at-home orders and travelers avoided flying due to fear infection. Before the outbreak, U.S. airlines carried more than …
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Cheapest places to vacation in the U.S.
Written by Lena Borrelli @ Million Mile Secrets
Each year, the heat of summer rolls in hot, thick and heavy, and Americans everywhere start checking their bank accounts to see if they can afford a quick, inexpensive vacation here in the U.S. There are breathtaking and thrilling places to visit…
Most affordable beach vacations in the U.S.
Written by Nicole LaMarco @ Million Mile Secrets
Spending some or all of your summer on a beach vacation is a dream. And thankfully, you can have an excellent experience at the beach without breaking the bank. Find a location that’s not overcrowded for a high quality and memorable experience. Save ev…
How to book a business class flight to Hawaii for 12,500 miles: Pitfalls and promises
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
I booked a trip to Maui a few months ago with the expectation that Hawaii would shed its pandemic protocol within a few months of their scheduled ribbon-cutting reopen date of July 1, 2020. The reopening was then pushed back to August 1. Then September…
When will air travel return to 2019 levels?
Written by Hedy Phillips @ Million Mile Secrets
When the COVID-19 crisis grew into a pandemic in early 2020, the world, quite literally, started shutting down. In this rapid shutdown, the travel industry nearly came to a complete halt. Hotels closed, flights were canceled and few people left their h…
Southwest’s low fares calendar helps you find the best deals
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been dreaming and scheming about future travel for a few months now. Especially as some restrictions have begun to loosen, it’s been exciting to start once again considering what travel plans I have for the future and…
American Airlines: Economy vs. Basic Economy
Written by Virginia Brown @ Million Mile Secrets
Flying with American Airlines ranges from exclusive and personalized first-class experiences for long-distance travel to six common experiences, with priced tiered based on perks and amenities. The two most affordable of the choices included basic econ…
U.S. & U.K. Top Ten “Wish List” Destinations During The Pandemic
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
If there are 2 things a lot of us have been doing during the pandemic, it’s mourning the losses of the travels we canceled, and daydreaming of where we’d like…
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How to change or cancel a United flight
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
We get a lot of questions about United’s policies and procedures, which isn’t surprising given they’re one of the biggest carriers in the U.S. United has made some policy changes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so we’ll review those…
How to change or cancel an American Airlines flight
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
It’s always smart to book your travel with one of the best travel insurance credit cards (I saved hundreds when my card’s trip delay insurance claim reimbursed me for an American Airlines cancellation last year). But airlines sometimes have surprisingl…
Air France Reintroduces Business Class On Domestic Flights
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Air France will have European style business class (economy seating with middle seat blocked) available on its domestic network effective February 4, 2020. This helps with passengers traveling to/from France in business class that can now have domestic connections in the same level of service. Here’s the announcement from Air France: AIR FRANCE LAUNCHES A […]
The Real Truth About Flying First Class
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Joe and I have flown first class a few times, usually because he’s saved up enough points and it’s a long enough trip where we’d rather be in first than…
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Read MoreDelta SkyMiles Platinum Companion Certificate: Is it a good deal?
Written by Andrew Wan @ Million Mile Secrets
If you enjoy flying with Delta, you should strongly consider adding the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card to your wallet. That’s because this card offers an incredibly lucrative perk: an annual companion certificate. What is the Delta Comp…
Which Business Class is best? Singapore Airlines vs American Airlines
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Singapore. The airline originated as a part of Malayan Airways Limited in 1947. Following the forming of the Federation of Malaysia in 1963 the airline changed its name to Malaysian Airways. Singapore was set on developing international flying routs while Malaysia wanted to keep it […]
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Read MoreSouthwest Boarding Groups: 7 Tips and Tricks to Board Earlier
Written by Devon O’Rourke @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Southwest is a great airline for business travelers and families. Making use of any of the five Southwest credit cards is a smart way to get free points, money back on inflight purchases and even free upgrades for an opportuni…
Guide to pricing United Airlines award flights (No award chart? No problem!)
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
You can find fantastic value when you redeem United Airlines miles for free airfare. Many of us on the MMS team prefer using United Airlines miles because they never add fuel surcharges to award tickets—even when you use United Airlines miles to fly on…
How to find hidden value in the Delta award chart (or lack thereof)
Written by Harlan Vaughn @ Million Mile Secrets
Delta officially says they don’t have an award chart. For their own flights, they tend to base the award price on the cash price — or, perhaps more accurately, demand. Searching peak dates can return truly offensive award prices. However, flying …
Southwest elite status review: Hundreds of dollars in valuable benefits are easier to earn in 2021
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Southwest is a favorite airline among MMS staff and readers. It has super customer-friendly policies, like two free checked bags per passenger and generous change and cancellation policies. And Southwest incentivizes its customers to fly them frequentl…
Delta elite status 2021 review — plus a generous status extension due to COVID-19
Written by Harlan Vaughn @ Million Mile Secrets
If Delta Airlines is your go-to carrier, you might wonder if earning Delta status is worth it. The perks can certainly make your travels more comfortable — but whether to earn elite status depends on your travel goals. As a New York-based travele…
Southwest carry-on and checked baggage policies & fees
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
In the era of extraneous airline charges, it can be surprisingly expensive to fly. Yes, you can often find incredible fare sales that seem too good to be true. It’s not uncommon to spot $20 one-ways from low-cost carriers like Spirit Airlines. But once…