A Deep Dive into Emirates Skywards
June 14, 2021
I bet you 100 dirhams you’ve heard of Emirates, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates. I bet you 1,000 dirhams you haven’t heard much about Emirates Skywards, the Dubai-based carrier’s frequent-flyer program.
Ironically, Emirates continues to deliver the highest levels of service and therefore earns the highest levels of praise.
How to Book Cheap Domestic Awards – SkyTeam Alliance
September 21, 2020
In this three-part series, we are looking at the basics of the cheapest domestic awards. This encompasses frequent flyer programs spanning all three alliances:
Oneworld – British Airways, Iberia, and American Airlines
Star Alliance – Avianca, Turkish Airlines, and United
SkyTeam – Air France/KLM and Delta (this post)
SkyTeam is one of the smaller airline alliances but that doesn't mean there aren't good options to book domestic awards.
In this article, we'll look at how we can use Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Korean Air SKYPASS programs to book domestic award flights on SkyTeam's U.S.
Ultimate Rewards Drops Partner Korean Aug 25: Reasons to Transfer Now
August 16, 2018
Ultimate Rewards, the rewards currency of various Chase credit cards, transfer to nine airline loyalty programs...
Aer Lingus
British Airways
Iberia
Korean Air
Singapore Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
Flying Blue (Air France, KLM)
...and three hotel programs.
Hyatt Gold Passport
IHG
Marriott Rewards
As of August 25, you can cross Korean Air off of that list.
How bad is this?
First Class flyers to Asia are probably pretty pissed off.
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Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Korean Skypass #2 (on SkyTeam Partners)
January 23, 2017
This post is part five of a series about how to maximize value when transferring your Chase Ultimate Rewards to loyalty program partners.
Maximizing Your Ultimate Rewards Series Index
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Singapore Krisflyer #1
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Singapore Krisflyer #2
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Korean SkyPass #1
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Korean Skypass #2 (this post)
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Korean Skypass #3 (future post)
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: British Airways Avios (future post)
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Flying Blue (future post)
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Korean SkyPass #1
January 16, 2017
This post is part four of a series about how to maximize value when transferring your Chase Ultimate Rewards to loyalty program partners.
Maximizing Your Ultimate Rewards Series Index
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Singapore Krisflyer #1
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Singapore Krisflyer #2
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Korean SkyPass #1 (this post)
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Korean Skypass #2
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Korean Skypass #3
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: British Airways Avios
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Flying Blue
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club #1
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club #2
Maximizing Ultimate Rewards: Southwest Rapid Rewards
Maximizing
Korean Hiding Amazing Award Space from Partners
October 27, 2015
Korean Air releases amazing award space on its flights. Here is a post focusing on how Korean releases more First Class award space than any other airlines, and award space is similar in all cabins.
Despite both being in SkyTeam, Delta miles cannot book Korean First Class, which is one reason to focus on Korean miles. However Delta miles should be able to book all the Business and economy award space on Korean flights, since partners generally release all their Saver award space equally to all partners.
At the moment, this isn't the case.
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Great Deals with Hawaiian Airlines Miles
July 22, 2014
Don't ignore the Hawaiian Miles program. Hawaiian Miles are easy to earn, and there are sweet spots on the chart that offer solid value.
Hawaiian Airlines miles have never been easier to acquire. Anyone can get 71,000 Hawaiian miles by opening just two credit cards.
The Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite MasterCard® comes with a 35,000 mile sign-up bonus after spending $1,000 in 90 days. The Hawaiian Airlines® Business MasterCard® comes with a 35,000 mile sign-up bonus after the first purchase.