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Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week – Including drastic changes to the American Airlines AAdvantage program, a new Park Hyatt opening its doors in Europe, a look at earning elite stays with one of the Big 3 US legacy airlines, British Airways deciding that hot food was too much to offer on short-haul economy and more.
Monday
What Type Of British Airways Flyer Should Collect AAdvantage Miles?
A look at what type of British Airways flyer would be better off crediting their flying to American Airlines’ AAdvantage program rather than earning Avios.
New Hotel Opening: Park Hyatt Mallorca, Spain
Details of the newly opened Park Hyatt Mallorca resort in Spain. Find out about the amenities, the rooms & how much a night will cost with cash or points.
American Airlines Guts The AAdvantage Program – Elite Qualifying Dollars & New Status Level Added
We knew another devaluation was coming ….but we weren’t expecting this. American Airlines has announced the changes to the AAdvantage program and it looks very bleak – Elite qualifying dollars are here and status means less than ever.
Tuesday
Warning: British Airways & Qantas Not Always Showing Iberia Avios Availability
It looks like British Airways’ and Qantas’ websites can’t always be trusted to show award seat availability on Iberia – in this case for Business Class awards.
Earning Status With The Big 3 US Airlines – The Requirements
A look at the varied (or not) requirements to earn elite status with the 3 Big US Airlines – how different are each airlines’ requirements from the others.
New Hotel Opening: Marriott Resort and Spa Nai Yang Beach
A look at the rooms and amenities at the luxury Marriott Nai Yang Beach Resort and Spa which recently opened its doors in Phuket, Thailand. How much does it cost and how many Marriott Reward points will an award set you back?
Wednesday
Why Avios Collectors Should Have An Iberia Plus Account
A look at why anyone collecting Avios as a reward currency should definitely have an Iberia Plus account – it could save you a lot of money and Avios too.
Earning Status With The Big 3 US Airlines – Earning Miles Towards Elite Qualification
A look at how hard or easy it is to earn miles towards elite qualification in all three of the major rewards programs run by legacy US airlines.
Thursday
How To “Combine My Avios” & Earn Easy Avios In Iberia Plus
How to use the Combine My Avios feature on British Airways and Iberia to allow you to move Avios swiftly between your accounts + how to earn some quick Avios to activate a new Iberia Plus account.
Earning Status With The Big 3 US Airlines – Meeting Minimum Spend Requirements
Minimum spend requirements are now a prerequisite for elite status in the rewards programs of all 3 legacy US airlines – just how hard are the targets and which airline has the easiest target to reach.
News: United To Upgrade Dreamliners, Delta Restarts A Seasonal Route To Europe & More
Stories include United Airlines upgrading its Dreamliners with its new Polaris Business Class seats, Delta restarting a seasonal route to Europe, an airline offering more live (and free) streaming sport onboard and more.
Friday
British Airways Will Remove Last Remaining Hot Meals From Short-Haul Economy
British Airways is set to remove complementary hot meals from its longer short-haul routes in what is expected to be a precursor to the removal of free food in on the rest of its short-haul economy routes.
Double Business Extra Points On American’s New Routes From LAX
A Business Extra Promotion – Earn double Business Extra Points on all of American Airlines’ new routes out of LAX between now and 31 August 2016.
DOT Begins To Award Flights To Cuba – American, JetBlue & Southwest All Winners
The US Department of Transport has started to approve new routes to Cuba with American, JetBlue and Southwest among the airlines approved to fly to Cuba.
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