If I ever apply for a job as an award ticket booker, this post will be my resume. Finding United Saver Availability for such an obscure itinerary as Venice, Italy to Des Moines, Iowa is a point of pride. The…
Booking United With Avios: Bug or Feature?
I just had a booking experience that surprised me and wanted to see if any of you have more data re: booking United with Avios. I didn’t know this was possible so am curious to learn if any of you…
My Marriott Platinum Benefits Update (Spoiler Alert: None Are From Marriott)
Last Night I Scored a Transcontinental Upgrade on United. Even better, it’s the third upgrade on United I’ve received as a United Silver. And those are only the business class upgrades. In addition I’ve “upgraded” to economy plus on four additional…
Marriott Platinum Challenge Completed! $467 = Four Status Bumps
A few weeks ago I shared my thoughts on the Marriott Platinum Challenge. I decided that even though I was tossing most status aside in the new year that the value of the Marriott Platinum Challenge was just too good to…