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What if airlines offered points + cash redemptions like Hyatt?

January 4, 2015 by James Larounis 4 Comments

What if airlines offered points + cash redemptions like Hyatt?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I’m a big fan of Hyatt’s points and cash model, whereby you can reduce the cost of your stay by using some part points, and a pre-determined co-pay. The higher category the property, the more points and the more cash … [Continue reading]

American Airlines Renewing Elite Status for Free for Some Members

December 30, 2014 by James Larounis 1 Comment

American Airlines Renewing Elite Status for Free for Some Members

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! A few weeks ago, American Airlines announced their “buy-back” and “boost” options for renewing and boosting up to the next tier of elite status. According to some members, within the last day or so, American has been sending out emails … [Continue reading]

Some Interesting Info About Call Centers for AAdvantage Elites and Concierge Key Members

December 29, 2014 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

Some Interesting Info About Call Centers for AAdvantage Elites and Concierge Key Members

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! For those that are American Airlines Executive Platinum or Concierge Key Members, here’s some interesting information regarding the dedicated call centers you have access to. Thanks to sukn on FlyerTalk for sharing this information. There is a dedicated Concierge Key and 5-Star … [Continue reading]

Etihad Confirms Mistake Fares Will Be Honored

December 29, 2014 by James Larounis 2 Comments

Etihad Confirms Mistake Fares Will Be Honored

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! The other day, Etihad published a series of outstanding fares to the Middle East, and beyond for prices well under $500. Some routes even priced out at under $200, which is nowhere near the true pricing for a longhair route … [Continue reading]

New Feature: Hold a Reservation for LONGER Than 24 Hours with American Airlines!

December 16, 2014 by James Larounis 2 Comments

New Feature: Hold a Reservation for LONGER Than 24 Hours with American Airlines!

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! American Airlines has quietly added a new feature to their website that will allow the holding of tickets for longer than 24 hours, for a price. The current system allows customers to place any ticket for travel beyond 7 days … [Continue reading]

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