Here is the final post answering some reader questions on booking upcoming award travel. I don't operate an award booking service, so I had to do a little more research on these topics rather than pull the information off the top of my head. However, I hope you find some useful inspiration. If any readers think they have a better suggestion, please … [Read more...]
Answers to Reader Questions: Booking Travel for an Infant
May 14, 2013 By 3 Comments
I'm going to finish up the reader questions today and tomorrow. First up is a question on booking award travel, including infant fares. Megan and I started addressing wedding invitations tonight, but I hope this is something I won't have to worry about any time soon! jay: I’d like to use Ultimate Rewards points to fly to Europe in business or … [Read more...]
Answers to Reader Questions: Upgrading Award Flights
May 6, 2013 By 13 Comments
I didn't get to all of these last week, did I? I just had a lot of other stuff on my mind, and I've found it's easier to write about what's going on then to try to fit to a specific schedule. That doesn't mean I forgot you guys! I'll be playing catch up this week. JB: (1) I redeemed Avios points for Air Berlin award tickets between Miami and … [Read more...]
How to Change or Add Segments to an Award Ticket
April 27, 2013 By 6 Comments
I asked last week for readers to send me their questions. Some can be lumped together, but a few make for good posts by themselves. Here's my first reply. Austin and MS wrote to ask how they would modify their existing award itineraries, including changing their dates of travel and the possibility of adding a "free one-way." Austin: I currently … [Read more...]
Membership Rewards: 35% Bonus Avios through June 7
April 22, 2013 By 12 Comments
Membership Rewards announced this morning that it is providing a 35% bonus on transfers to British Airways' Avios points through June 7. This means that for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you will receive 1,350 Avios (instead of the usual 1:1 ratio). I generally don't recommend using Avios for international awards because their … [Read more...]
