How do you get a company to keep its promises?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/advice-you-can-take/get-company-keep-promises/

How I Booked First Class to Tokyo for 62,500 Miles and $5.60

If you follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, then you probably know by now that I’m currently in Tokyo, and I flew here on Japan Airlines in their chic new first class service. The total out of pocket cost for my first class flights—from JFK to San Francisco on American Airlines’ new A321T, and […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/12/how-i-booked-first-class-to-tokyo-for-62500-miles-and-5-60/

Amex Business Platinum Adds Gogo Inflight Wifi Benefit

The American Express Platinum Cards (both business and personal) have undergone quite some changes over the past few years. We've seen them lose some benefits (particularly due to to airline mergers and their corresponding credit card partnerships), and we've also seen them add some benefits to make up for it. It seems like the Amex Business Platinum Card will soon have another benefit added.

Per an email sent out to those with the Amex Business Platinum Card, it looks like 10 complimentary Gogo inflight internet passes each calendar year will soon be a benefit.

This is presently a benefit on some corporate cards, and the way it works on them is that you simply purchase an inflight Gogo session, and then American Express reimburses you on your statement. Given that some Gogo sessions cost over $20, this has the potential to be quite a valuable benefit.

Personally, I have a Gogo Unlimited Pass, so it won't be of much use to me. But I realize for many, 10 wifi sessions per year is more than enough, and this benefit will be extremely valuable in those situations.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/15/amex-business-platinum-adds-gogo-inflight-wifi-benefit/

How to Sail the British Virgin Islands for Free

The British Virgin Islands often fosters images of intrepid sailors and adventurers living their own version of a Jimmy Buffett song while sailing the seas, relentlessly drinking rum, stopping at hidden beaches, and exploring deserted islands. Standing behind the wheel with the wind whipping at your hair as the sails of your boat take you from island to island sounds wonderful to many of us. But, after imagining that scenario, we think, “That’s too expensive. It would be great, but […]

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from Nomadic Matt's Travel Site http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/sail-the-bvis-free/

40% Transfer Bonus from American Express to British Airways is Back, and How to Play It

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/12/15/40-transfer-bonus-american-express-british-airways-back-play/

On being a 1st generation traveler

Bani Amor interviews blogger Parm Johal about being a first-generation traveler in a South Asian family, and the conversation quickly gets intense...



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/second-generation-immigrants-first-generation-travelers/

Meet The Most Senior Flight Attendant In The World

The Boston Globe ran a fun story over the weekend about Bette Nash, a 79 year old US Airways flight attendant who has been flying for 57 years. That possibly makes her the longest serving active flight attendant in the world.

Here's a video of her on a Washington National to Boston flight.

The article is also well worth a read, and focuses on how the industry has fundamentally shifted since she first started flying. But most insightful is the biggest lesson she has learned from all of these years:

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/15/meet-the-most-senior-flight-attendant-in-the-world/

17 ways you're culturally British

"You apologise to people you bump into and you apologise to people who bump into you."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/17-ways-know-youve-become-culturally-british/

How do online travel agencies win with loyalty?

Some of the main customer acquisition techniques of online travel agencies were analysed in the first part of this article. NB: This ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/online-travel-agencies-win-loyalty/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-travel-agencies-win-loyalty

American’s New 2015 Mileage Bonus and the Big Strategic Move it Represents

American is introducing new bonus miles earning on top of the current program for purchasing premium cabin tickets. Already the AAdvantage program awards: Miles based on distance flown Bonus miles for elite frequent flyers Bonus miles for more expensive tickets In 2015 they will layer on more bonus miles for premium cabin tickets — more […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/12/15/americans-new-2015-mileage-bonus-big-strategic-move-represents/

American Rewards Loyal Premium Cabin Travelers In 2015

With the economy improved and US airlines making record profits, loyalty programs sure don’t feel quite as rewarding as they used to. Revenue versus loyalty Airlines seem to be all about rewarding revenue as opposed to loyalty. While there’s of course merit to rewarding high revenue flyers, I think there’s a risk in focusing too…

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/15/american-rewards-loyal-premium-cabin-travelers-in-2015/

12 signs you were born and raised in Oregon

You're friendly as hell and so over the word 'hipster'. Let us guess...you were born and raised in Oregon!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/12-signs-born-raised-oregon/

2014 Annual Review: A Few (Embarrassingly Personal, Per Usual) Lessons Learned

Hey everyone, the Annual Review is here! Note: This is a long post (2,500+ words) and also fairly personal. You have been warned.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/2014-annual-review-lessons-learned/

American Unveils Lucrative Bonus Mileage Promotion for 2015

Today, American Airlines announced a 2015 mileage promotion that will offer bonus miles to AAdvantage and Dividend Miles members for eligible first and business class fares. This is huge for those who fly American and pay for premium fares and frankly I’m surprised that it isn’t targeted and lasts the entire year. In a jab […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/12/american-unveils-lucrative-bonus-mileage-promotion-for-2015/

8 ways it's Christmas in Michigan

Great Lakes Christmas Ale is on the taps! You know what that means... it's Christmas time in Michigan!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/8-ways-know-christmas-time-michigan/