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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

US Apr. 10, 2017, 12:14 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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