Frequent Miler on the Air

Advanced Award Booking Techniques | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep279 | 11-1-24

Nov 2, 2024
Discover advanced techniques for booking travel awards, enabling better flights with fewer miles. Learn how to roll over college savings into retirement accounts for financial savvy. Explore a lucrative Marriott promotion and the pros and cons of Virgin Atlantic's dynamic pricing. Master mixed cabin awards and strategic stopovers to stretch your mileage further. Finally, find out how to navigate loyalty program policies to prevent point expirations and maximize the benefits of your American Express cards.
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ADVICE

Skiplagging

  • Book a flight with a layover in your desired city, even if the final destination is further.
  • Avoid checking luggage, as it may end up at the ticketed final destination.
ADVICE

Mixed Cabins

  • With Avianca LifeMiles, combine business class for long-haul and economy for short-haul.
  • This can lower the overall award price due to their distance-based averaging.
ADVICE

Start-to-End Pricing

  • Some programs price awards based on start and end points, not total distance.
  • Exploit this by booking indirect routings with closer start and end points.
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