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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...
View ArticleIs Fuel Dumping a Dying Sport?
I was contacted two weeks ago by a reporter at The Economist who wanted to do a piece on fuel dumping for Gulliver, their business travel column. His email was pretty clear that he didn’t want any 3Xs,...
View ArticleExample 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...
View ArticleVariations 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...
View ArticlePNW 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleIs Fuel Dumping a Dying Sport?
I was contacted two weeks ago by a reporter at The Economist who wanted to do a piece on fuel dumping for Gulliver, their business travel column. His email was pretty clear that he didn’t want any 3Xs,...
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Is It Okay to Share Details on Fuel Dumping?
I know many people have come to visit this blog because they see my posts in the “Trick It!” thread on MilePoint. In fact, one of the reasons I started Hack My Trip was because I usually get a few...
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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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Booking a Fuel Dump with 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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Variations and Advanced Strategy for Fuel Dumping
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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Top Secret Stuff at LAX FTU
Part of the Frequent Traveler University is a special session on “top secret” information that is not to be shared openly. Everyone was sworn to secrecy, and I’m not going to talk here in specifics...
View ArticleIs Fuel Dumping a Dying Sport?
I was contacted two weeks ago by a reporter at The Economist who wanted to do a piece on fuel dumping for Gulliver, their business travel column. His email was pretty clear that he didn’t want any 3Xs,...
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Cheap Fares to Europe This Fall with American Airlines Codeshares
@airfarewatchdog has been tweeting all morning about cheap fares they find from the U.S. to Central and Eastern European cities. These appear to be mistakes that are not including the proper fuel...
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Which Airlines Have Fuel Surcharges on Award Tickets?
Many readers are understandably concerned about the cost of fees and taxes when they book award travel. You worked so hard to earn those miles for a “free” trip, and now you still have to pay up! Fuel...
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