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News Jun. 15, 2020, 10:50 PM

United will tap its frequent flyer program for cash as the pandemic continues to slam its revenue

United Airlines said it had secured up to $US9.5 billion in new liquidity, crucial funding as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause the world’s airlines to burn cash at unprecedented rates. The funds will consist of a $US5 billion loan against the airline’s MileagePlus frequent flyer program, and up to […]
United will tap its frequent flyer program for cash as the pandemic continues to slam its revenue
News Oct. 14, 2019, 10:20 PM

Climate change researchers recommend banning all frequent flyer reward programs to cut carbon emissions by targeting jet-setters

A new report commissioned by the Committee on Climate Change, the UK government’s official climate-change advisers, has called for a ban on all frequent flyer reward programs to discourage people from travelling by air so much. Researchers from Imperial College London, who wrote the report, said that just 15% of […]
Climate change researchers recommend banning all frequent flyer reward programs to cut carbon emissions by targeting jet-setters
News Sep. 14, 2019, 12:53 AM

A man was charged with fraudulently earning more than 42 million frequent-flyer miles worth $1.75 million

US federal authorities have accused a man of fraudulently earning 42 million Delta frequent-flyer miles. Prosecutors say the man took advantage of a program that’s supposed to reward businesses for employee travel. The airline said the miles were worth $US1.75 million. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. A man […]
A man was charged with fraudulently earning more than 42 million frequent-flyer miles worth $1.75 million
Markets Aug. 9, 2019, 5:14 AM

2 of Delta’s credit cards offer bonus Medallion Qualification Miles — the key to getting elite status

When you’re a frequent flyer with Delta, you can earn elite “Medallion” status, entitling you to special benefits and perks like first-class upgrades and waived fees. To qualify for Medallion status, you need to earn a certain number of Medallion Qualification Miles, or MQMs, and Medallion Qualification Dollars – MQDs […]
2 of Delta’s credit cards offer bonus Medallion Qualification Miles — the key to getting elite status
Lifestyle Mar. 14, 2018, 5:39 AM

This couple flew around the world in first class using airline points — and paid less than $2,000 for $55,000 of airfare

Cheap-flight experts Alex and Erin Miller of UpgradedPoints.com flew around the world in first-class and luxury airlines. Their eight-leg trip was valued at $US55,000, but they managed to pay just $US1,087 each. Their secret is leveraging thousands of credit card points into frequent flyer miles. Alex and Erin Miller are […]
This couple flew around the world in first class using airline points  —  and paid less than $2,000 for $55,000 of airfare
US Apr. 10, 2017, 12:14 AM

This robot suitcase will follow you around

The Travelmate connects to your smartphone...
This robot suitcase will follow you around
US Jan. 22, 2017, 1:11 AM

This college student racked up $300,000 worth of frequent flyer miles by legally hacking United Airlines

VIDEO: Georgia Tech engineering student Ryan Pickren has turned his knack for computer hacking into a lucrative side-career.
This college student racked up $300,000 worth of frequent flyer miles by legally hacking United Airlines
US Oct. 29, 2016, 9:15 PM

How a dad from California earned $25,000 worth of airline miles by buying pudding cups

VIDEO: In 1999, David Phillips earned 1.25 million airline miles by purchasing over 12,000 cups of Healthy Choice pudding cups.
How a dad from California earned $25,000 worth of airline miles by buying pudding cups
US Sep. 24, 2016, 9:11 PM

This college student racked up $300,000 worth of frequent flyer miles by legally hacking United Airlines

VIDEO: Georgia Tech engineering student Ryan Pickren has turned his knack for computer hacking into a lucrative side-career.
This college student racked up $300,000 worth of frequent flyer miles by legally hacking United Airlines
US Jun. 12, 2016, 11:04 PM

This guy earned $25,000 worth of airline miles by buying pudding cups

VIDEO: In 1999, David Phillips earned 1.25 million airline miles by purchasing over 12,000 cups of Healthy Choice pudding cups.
This guy earned $25,000 worth of airline miles by buying pudding cups
Markets Jun. 8, 2016, 1:26 AM

American Airlines just made a big change most passengers will hate

American Airlines is switching its frequent...
American Airlines just made a big change most passengers will hate
Lifestyle Oct. 28, 2015, 4:21 PM

This guy used a frequent-flyer loophole to take a $60,000 trip in a first class suite on Emirates Airlines — here’s what it was like

If you're looking to fly in style, it...
This guy used a frequent-flyer loophole to take a $60,000 trip in a first class suite on Emirates Airlines  —  here’s what it was like

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