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Introduction to Fuel Dumping
You’ll remember last week I discussed my philosophy on fuel dumping and whether or how much of the technique should be shared openly. This week I’m going to tell you a little bit about how to do it...
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Finding and Booking a 3X
This week I’m discussing the basics of fuel dumping. Remember, I’m not going to describe any particular dumps in detail so you can go out and book it yourself immediately after you finish reading this....
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Example of a Good Fuel Dump
I showed you earlier today how to find and book a 3X. Here is an example of what to look for when you are testing a 3X. First, a screenshot of the candidate fare from Los Angeles to Tokyo: As you can...
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Variations and Advanced Strategy
This week I’m discussing the basics of fuel dumping. Remember, I’m not going to describe any particular dumps in detail (though I did post an example on Wednesday) so you can go out and book it...
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PNW Mileage Runs: SEA-MEX on US for 4.6 CPM
BryanIAH just shared a new mileage “jog” on his blog, mileagerunning.com. At 4.6 cpm, it’s not the greatest. We both admit that. But Mexico City sounds like a lot of fun to me, and you can go visit...
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Why I Should Never Look Away from My Computer
Last weekend was one of the worst times to be away from home. Sure, I enjoyed visiting Branson and Table Rock Lake (despite what my tweets may have suggested ), but there were several excellent yet...
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Is Stash Hotel Rewards a Good Deal?
A few weeks ago I reviewed several online travel agency (OTA) rewards programs and concluded that Hotels.com was probably the bet choice for travelers as long as you don’t mind limiting yourself to...
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American Express Ending Lounge Access with AA/US
In October, there was speculation that the American Express Platinum card would lose its partnership with American Airlines for Admirals Club access. For some reason, American Airlines wasn’t showing...
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Hack My Holiday Winners Announced…
Did you win two Global Premier Upgrades for use on United Airlines? What about some other cool prizes, like a free night at a Hyatt Place, or some drink chits? Here are the winners of the 2013 Hack My...
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Honeymoon Trip Report: Singapore Zoo
Megan and I took a two-week tour of Southeast Asia during our honeymoon in August/September of this year. Here’s the Trip Report Index: Booking the Honeymoon Asiana Airlines Business Class (SEA-ICN,...
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Upgrade Shenanigans (of My Own Design)
I’m on my last long-haul trip with United Airlines today, heading to Milan for the weekend. I originally booked the outbound from Seattle to San Francisco to Newark for roughly 1,000 extra miles over...
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Honeymoon Trip Report: Singapore Airlines Business Class (SIN-DPS)
Megan and I took a two-week tour of Southeast Asia during our honeymoon in August/September of this year. Here’s the Trip Report Index: Booking the Honeymoon Asiana Airlines Business Class (SEA-ICN,...
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Alaska Improves Already Great Loyalty Program
Alaska Airlines is expanding the number of partner airlines that earn elite qualifying miles toward status with Mileage Plan. The difference between redeemable (award) miles and elite qualifying miles...
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Delta Medallion Program Updated with Mostly Positive Changes
Delta Medallion members should be interested in changes to the 2014 SkyMiles Medallion program announced today. I think it’s an actual net positive change to the program, although it may be a net...
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Honeymoon Trip Report: St. Regis Bali, Part 2
Megan and I took a two-week tour of Southeast Asia during our honeymoon in August/September of this year. Here’s the Trip Report Index: Booking the Honeymoon Asiana Airlines Business Class (SEA-ICN,...
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Double Up Program Expands, Plus Bigger Bonus from PointsHound
PointsHound is the online online travel agency I know that lets you earn frequent flyer miles with every hotel booking and offers a guarantee you’ll still earn hotel points and status at select...
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Is It Time to Abandon Airline Elite Status?
As I plan my move away from United Airlines’ MileageMinus program, I want to make clear that leaving United doesn’t necessarily mean I am moving anywhere. There is a difference between not finding...
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Bigger Sign-Ups for Alaska, Lufthansa, Delta, and BA
Now that wedding expenses are behind me, I’m finally free to get back into the credit card game. Several card issuers have announced bigger sign-up bonuses for cards I had considered getting. Great...
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Alaska Airlines Stopover Rule on Domestic Awards
I’ve been intrigued by Alaska Airlines stopover rules lately. On the whole, their mileage program seems to be actually making enhancements, while the devaluations have been rather minor (like a price...
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Why Hotel Elite Status Is Still a Good Deal
Even though airline status may no longer make sense for even the most frequent leisure traveler, I said on Wednesday I think there is still a case to be made for hotel status. Today I’ll expand on that...
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