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Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes a look at why you probably shouldn’t be buying AAdvantage Miles right now, a great British Airways/American Airlines fare from Europe to Los Angeles, an improved referral bonus from American Express and more.
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British Airways Fare Alert: Düsseldorf – Los Angeles $383 RT
British Airways has published a great fare for travel between Düsseldorf and Los Angeles (via London Heathrow) for late 2017 and early 2018. At just $383 roundtrip (approximately £300 or €340) this fare is excellent value. Unlike airlines such as WOW and Norwegian (from whom we’re more used to seeing low fares to the West Coast), this fare includes 2 pieces of carry on luggage and a checked bag too.
You Can Buy AAdvantage Miles “Cheaply” Right Now…….And Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
AAdvantage miles are currently available to purchase directly through American Airlines for just 1.725 cents each but, although that’s the lowest price we’ve seen for a number of years, you probably shouldn’t be buying any miles from American – here’s why.
SPG Amex Now Offering An Improved Referral Bonus
Details of the improved referral bonus American Express is now offering to cardholders who refer their friends and family for the Starwood American Express card and who then go on to be approved for the card.
Marriott Platinum Upgrades: They’re Really Not Very Good
Marriott Platinum status has historically been one of the harder top-level hotel statuses to earn because, absent a status match from Starwood, it requires staying a minimum of 75 nights at Marriotts around the world (you can reduce that to 60 nights if you have a Marriott Visa card from Chase). As a result you could be forgiven for thinking that the benefits that come with Marriott Platinum status should be some of the best out there…..but they’re not. One status perk in particular is nowhere near as good as it probably should be – upgrades.
How Do You Calculate AAdvantage Elite Qualifying Dollars?
Ever wondered how you calculate how many AAdvantage Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) a trip will earn you? Here’s a guide to help answer that very question…and it’s easy!
The Annoying Glitch When American Airlines Releases & Processes Upgrades
For a cheapskate like me it’s bad enough that American Airlines now prioritizes upgrades based on Elite Qualifying Dollars earned rather than on the date the upgrade was requested but, when I’m reminded that there’s a glitch in the airline’s upgrade process that potentially allows others to skip over me in the upgrade line, that just adds insult to injury…although I’m not above exploiting that glitch myself!
United Is Adding Serious Capacity To Hawaii
United Airlines has announced a substantial increase in the number of flights it will be operating between the mainland and Hawaii from the end of this year….and in the case of one set of routes it looks as if it’s taking the fight to American.
A Great Example Of When AAdvantage Members Should Book Through Partner Airlines
A example of when booking flights through a partner airline rather than American airlines works out better for travelers crediting their trips to the American Airlines AAdvantage program.
