Monthly Archives: October 2012

5k United Bonus

United is currently offering a 5k mileage bonus for spending $1k between August 1st and October 31st, including spending from prior to registration.  Given that these sorts of promotions ought to encourage marginal spending, the lack of advertising for it … Continue reading

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Does the BA Visa companion pass have any value?

Yesterday, I wrote about upgrading with British Airways Avios as a cheaper way to fly Club World.  Ultimately, the fuel surcharge jump from World Traveler Plus to Club World offset most of the savings, but it still wound up being … Continue reading

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Premium Cabin Mileage Bonuses

American and British Airways recently kicked off  a promotion for roundtrip travel in premium cabins/near-full fare economy between the U.S. and Europe, September 25th, 2012 through January 31st, 2013.  The promotion has tiers according to the number of trips taken: … Continue reading

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Cheap Star Alliance Status

View from the Wing notes that Aegean is offering 2000 status miles for signing up for an account.  Rather crucially, Aegean has an extremely low bar for Star Alliance Silver status (4k status miles), which offers a free checked bag … Continue reading

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Share US Airways Miles

US Airways is offering a 100% transfer bonus when sharing up to 50k miles between accounts during the month of October.  With the $30 processing fee, a 50k transfer prices at $567.50 or 1.135 cents per net mile.  While it … Continue reading

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American Airlines Business Class Brussels to New York

With boarding for American’s flight to New York called in the British Airways lounge, it was time to head to the gate. As our upgrades had yet to clear, we asked after having our boarding passes scanned.  One seat was … Continue reading

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British Airways Galleries Lounge Brussels

With 30 minutes free between security and boarding, it was time to visit the British Airways lounge. Our American 757 for the flight was nearby, although occluded by a railing. Without an upgrade to business class yet, it was time … Continue reading

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