Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hello, travel friends and happy Saturday. Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and…
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SIXT Buying 10 Locations Of Bankrupt Advantage Rent A Car
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Although gaining more hold in the U.S., for years SIXT has been touted as the biggest car rental firm you’ve never heard of. We finally got to use them in…
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Signing Up For Car Rental Programs & What Each Program Gives You
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The point of joining airline or hotel loyalty programs is to earn loyalty points or miles you can redeem in the future for flights or hotel nights. That’s not as…
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Read MoreMileage Expiration Policies Of US Airlines Have Changed. Here’s The Current List
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
It’s hard enough to earn airline miles so letting those miles expire can be a painful experience, depending on how many miles you have in your account. I was willing to let some of my Frontier Miles expire until someone told me it was possible to…
American Airlines Is At It Again, Offering Status To People For Nothing
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
At times I wonder what it might be like to be a loyal American Airlines flyer to see your airline of choice giving away the status you flew countless miles and spent a good chunk of money to acquire. Last year American gave Sharon Platinum Pro status f…
Points Opportunity Gone Before It Started, Another Credit Card Removed This Perk, Is This Airline Going To Revenue Based Redemptions?, & More!
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. A post by Travelling the World draws an uncanny si…
How to Donate Your Miles and Points to Support Hurricane Dorian Victims
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I know watching the news stories about the devastation in the Bahamas caused by Hurricane Dorian can make you feel helpless. After a while, you just feel numb and you want to do something, do anything, but don’t know how you can help. Luckily, mo…
Late Returning Your Rental Car? It Could Cost You An Extra Day’s Rental Charge
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When you rent a car, I bet you don’t give much thought into the times you say you’ll pick up and drop off the vehicle. Most people enter in the…
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How To Use Debit Cards For Car Rentals
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
One question we’ve been asked on our Facebook page is how to rent a car using a debit card. While I’m a believer that the best way to get the most from your spending is to use a miles or points earning credit card, there are people who choo…
Learn What You May Have To Pay For Toll Roads BEFORE Renting A Car
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When you rent a car anywhere in the U.S.A., you will always encounter some charges tacked on to the cost of the actual rental. Taxes. Fees. Surcharges. Upcharges. You know what I mean. If you’re going to be on any toll roads during your rental pe…
How To Avoid Crazy Toll Charges When Renting A Car In Orlando (Updated September, 2018)
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When you rent a car, there are almost always costs not included in the advertised price. Sales tax. Vehicle license recovery fee. Customer facility charge. Concession recovery fee. Parking surcharge. Insurance charge. An added fee if you’re under…
Signing Up For Car Rental Programs, and What Each Program Will Give You
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I’ve written in the past about how to sign up for frequent flyer programs and hotel programs. With each of those, you earn loyalty points or miles you can redeem in the future for flights or hotel nights. While some car rental companies also run loyalty programs that can earn you free rental days, the … Continue reading “Signing Up For Car Rental Programs, and What Each Program Will Give You”
Late Returning Your Rental Car? It Could Cost You An Extra Day’s Rental Charge
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When you rent a car, I bet you don’t give much thought into the times you say you’ll pick up and drop off the vehicle. Most people enter in the time their flight is due to arrive and then maybe give themselves an hour, or two, before your flight is due to leave. But what … Continue reading “Late Returning Your Rental Car? It Could Cost You An Extra Day’s Rental Charge”
Why Did I Choose American Over Qatar?
Written by Kyle Stewart @ Live and Let's Fly
My wife and daughter spent the summer in Thailand as it is my busy season at work and I am nearly never at home – why shouldn’t they be at the beach instead? As a result, I have been traveling back and forth every other week for an extended weekend stay and completing some mileage/status […]
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Read MoreClosing My BankDirect Mileage Checking Account
Written by Kyle Stewart @ Live and Let's Fly
Earning miles and points on everything you do should extend to your checking account if possible. For a long time I have loved debit products like the SunTrust Delta Debit card, and the BankDirect mileage-earning checking account. It offers a rare opportunity for those who have challenged credit or otherwise limited from earning through credit […]
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Read MoreUnited Status Matched Me to 1K!
Written by Kyle Stewart @ Live and Let's Fly
I have previously noted that American Airlines has gutted their Advantage frequent flyer and because of that I am leaving American. Loyalty is a two-way street and American has worked hard to make it a one-way street, well I’m not riding any more. But of course that decision was reached only after I had already […]
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