Saturday, March 21, 2009

UA refare policy change effective March 20th, 2009

UA is the only big six carrier still give full difference back if u find ur fare lower even after u book the ticket. However, this will be gone for ticket booked after March 20th, 2009 and will charge $150 for refare, which means they will only gave u fare difference-150, if the difference is less than $150, u get nothing.

here is link

Continental airline also matched Double Elite Qualify miles offer

here is link, u need to register by june 15th, 2009, however, the flight doesn't have to be booked after March 20th,2009

Thursday, March 19, 2009

United matched AA double EQM offer

here is link to register.

offer is valid for flight btw March 19th-June 15th,2009 and after registration and new booking

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Starwood March sale

book here by March 23rd for travel through Sep 7,2009.

up to 50% off

AA double Elite qualify miles promotion is back

They are running this promotion again this year and with longer duration.

Register here, offer valid for flight booked and travel btw March 18th-June 15th.

I don't have any plan travel back to states until late May, but may do a quick return in April from China for fun.

15% off on jetblue flights

Via View from the wings

JetBlue is offering 15% off flights booked by March 24 for travel between May 4 and June 17, 2009 (excluding May 21-25) by using promo code AMEX15.

book at jetblue website.

Sorry for lack of updates!

I had severe cold(yes, again) and still recovering now.

as for the stock market, it had a big bounce during the past week, but the bounce top should be made yesterday. we should see a waterfall soon.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Book award travel for 20,000 miles on United

Reduced awards are available for travel March 9 through May 21, 2009. Book your travel between March 9, 2009 and March 18, 2009.for UA non-stop domestic award flights

link is here

Friday, March 6, 2009

It's so hard to find N fare on AA now

N fare is the lowest upgradable fare on AA with EVIP certificate and price always very low, they used to put almost all cheap ticket under N class.

This year, lots of cheap fare is also available, but all change to Q or O class, which are not upgradable. The annoying part is they don't have option to search cheapest upgradable fare other than calling them.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Earn 30% bonu

Not a great offer, but it is the best offer so far for AA miles purchase.

Link is here, do it before March 31st,2009

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

AA Executive Platinum(one world Emerald)have access to First Class Lounge

Since this is my first year as AA Executive Platinum(one world Emerald), I thought the one world alliance benefit is similar to Star alliance, but it turns out to be a lot better. When I tried to enter Admiral club at ORD when connecting from Shanghai, the agent told me I can also use Flagship lounge around K19, I was surprised when I heard that.

Later I went to oneworld website and learned that as one world Emerald, I have access to all First Class and Business Class/Frequent Flyer lounges in addition to use First Class Check in counter. Those are the benefits you don't get as Staralliance Gold.

Still, both alliances are great and make Skyteam the weakest alliance.

Monday, March 2, 2009

BMI award redemption level increase effective May 1st,2009

Via View from the Wings, Effective May 1st, 2009, BMI FIRST CLASS award redemption will increase by 25% and First Class award flights with Lufthansa will also incur a surcharge of 10,000 destinations miles for each one-way award flight.

First Class award flights

Miles only Miles plus Cash
Current x 2

Miles x2 Cash x2

From 1 May 2009 x 2.5

Miles x2.5 Cash x2.5


Not too bad at all consider BMI still offers the best rate on redemption and one way award for half RT. As for LH first class, BMI is not allow member to redeem LH first class award using C+P option, if the new surcharge of 10000 is for also good for C+P, that's acutally an improvement.

Still, no airline program can beat BMI diamond club

Will have some trip report soon!

I am currently back to States for few days and will have some trip report once I got my camera later this week.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Earn triple miles on aa btw BOS-LAX/SFO/SAN

Book your trip between March 2, 2009 and May 31, 2009
Register before your trip using promotion code BOS3X
Fly between March 2, 2009 and May 31, 2009

Offer applies only to AAdvantage members who reside in the U.S