Author Archives: Chris

On the Sharp End of the Spoke

To get back from Las Vegas, I booked a ticket with American for LAS-LAX-JFK.  While it seems odd to fly west to go east, the fare rule I would have used to get back to JFK on a direct flight … Continue reading

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American Airlines Discount Codes

There are a few discount codes for travel on American Airlines floating around if you’re touching an eligible city.  (Hat tip:  View from the Wing) The 10% off code, 5591AG, is good for travel to AMA, AVP, BMI, BNA, BOS, … Continue reading

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Possible Changes to MileagePlus?

Lucky reports that there might be some significant changes coming to United’s elite program starting next year.  The scary bit:  Elite levels have revenue requirements associated with them.

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Newark to Las Vegas

Unlike my previous trip to Las Vegas, I had a slightly more direct trip to Nevada.  Originally, I was booked on the last flight of the night (CO1534) for which my upgrade had cleared 48 hours out.  Having checked on … Continue reading

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Westin Washington Dulles

To top off my last stay with last quarter’s Starwood promotion, I stayed at the Westin Washington Dulles.

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aloft Dulles North

Two weekends ago, I was in Washington DC to visit and wrap up another three stays as part of SPG’s Getaway Free promotion.  For my second stay and night, I was at the aloft Dulles North. The room itself was … Continue reading

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American Airlines Elite Rewards

American announced end-of-year bonuses for its elite members who satisfy certain elite qualifying point requirements who register by December 15th.  For Platinum and Executive Platinum members, it is possible to gift Gold to another AAdvantage member. The qualification cutoffs are … Continue reading

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The Westin Arlington Gateway

I went hotel hopping with Starwood last weekend to combine a trip to Washington DC with picking up another free reward night during the last days of the Getaway Free promotion. My match to Starwood Gold status from Hilton yielded … Continue reading

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Free Wifi in August

Delta is offering free wifi on its flights in August using the promotion code DIETCOKEGOGO (Hat Tip: View from the Wing). Alaska Air is offering free wifi for smartphones and iPads in August and September courtesy of Visa Signature.

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Flying Delta

In the interests of maintaining elite status, being able to accumulate enough miles to actually book an award ticket, and having a good chance at a pleasant customer service experience, I’ve been flying American, Continental, and United this year.  There’s … Continue reading

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