Tag Archives: frequent flier programs

Flying Business Class for Free

January 11, 2010 – 10:00 am

I fly around 20,000 miles per year depending on how many flights to Asia I take. While I certainly fly more than the average person, it’s sadly not enough to put me in the coveted elite levels of most frequent flier programs. I miss out on business or first class upgrades, airport lounges, preferred boarding [...]

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Cheap Flights Aren’t Always Best

August 12, 2009 – 4:07 pm

There are many ways to find cheap flights and most people usually try to find the cheapest one when they go on holiday. There are some great search engines out there like Momondo, Skyscanner, and Mobissimo to help you, but should you always go for the cheapest flight?
Last year, I decided to join the Oneworld [...]

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Joining a Frequent Flyer Program

May 22, 2008 – 11:45 am

OK, I admit it. I’m not part of any frequent flyer program. For someone who is such an avid traveler, it’s probably a little shocking to hear but, I have good reasons. I’ve always been more concerned with price than brand loyalty, so I switch networks and carriers all the time. The lowest price always [...]

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