All of you who are expereinced at this little game called frequent flyer miles know that over the weekend all those counters of miles and points reset to zero for the new year. That is always the challenge, no matter how well you did during the last year, you have to start all over again…
Great news from my new best friend Mike (Gamecock on FT) as he reports that Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) now has the management contract for the Army guest houses, now called Army Hotels, and you can earn Priority Club points when staying there. Staying on post is typically cheaper and putting you closer to where…
I have been pretty quiet for a couple of weeks enjoying the holidays with my family and I hope you have all been able to do the same. Now that most of the hectic days are over, it is time to start thinking of the things we all have to do to tidy up and…
Well, looks like no one could use my upgrades nor those generously offered by Dave. Too bad, but at least it looks like everyone will be home for the holidays from all of the comments that I received. Thanks to everyone who commented. And now for a giveaway that I know someone will take…
About five years ago, the military finally caught up with the way the corporate world had planned their travel needs and establish the Defense Travel System (DTS). Thiscomputerized system allows users to pop in their desired cities and dates of travel and it lists flights that the traveler may select. Upon approval, the tickets are…
OK, my turn for a little holiday cheer. I have a couple of Systemwide Upgrades on United/ Continental that I want to give away to a deserving military member or thier family. Entrants can post replies to this blog post on why they best deserve an upgrade when flying to see their loved ones this…
We all deal with car retals everythime we go TDY and sometimes when it is just a family vacation. Some general advice regarding miles is to never ignore them even when they don’t seem to be much. The standard miles awarded for a rental is 50 miles per day. Even when you can take advantage…
For many flyers, obtaining status is the most important reason to fly. Free upgrades to First Class, free drinks, seating with more legroom, no baggage fees are among many benefits that airlines give to their best customers. As previously discussed under alliances, all the miles from different airlines in the alliance can count to raising…
Everyone has heard of the USO, but hopefully you know it more than that group who sent Bob Hope over to entertain the troops in WW2/ Korea/ Vietnam/ Desert Storm (yes Bob went to all those conflicts)! The United Service Organization was borne out of the various Army and Navy organizations at the start of…
Greetings from Guam this week where I am enjoying the high humidity and 7602 miles for flying here. This week’s topic is alliances and I am not talking NATO vs. Warsaw Pact. Back when I was a Lieutenant, every time I flew on a different airline, I had to sign up for that airline’s frequent…
