Note: We will be traveling over the next week. Follow Miles for Family on Facebook and Instagram to see photos. AA and Hyatt Announce Reciprocal Benefits: If you have elite status with either American Airlines or Hyatt, you can now earn miles and points from both places when you fly or stay. See this post […]
Archives for March 2019
Do the words “Disney Cruise” and “Value” Belong in the Same Sentence?
Disney Cruise Line just released summer 2020 itineraries this week. As usual, there is a lot of buzz in social media groups about the high price of DCL. I wrote about the drama that ensues after a new release back when early 2019 itineraries came out. At the end of every Disney Cruise, DCL asks […]
Best Airline Credit Cards for DFW Residents
Friends and family often ask me what credit card they should get to earn free flights with airline miles. The answer largely depends on which airport you fly out of and where you want to travel. Because I live in the Dallas area, this advice is for folks who live in the DFW area. However, […]
Scoring Big from Oversold Flights
Airlines sell more seats than they can physically fit on a flight. They are betting that some folks either won’t show up or they will switch their flights, and they want revenue from every seat on the plane. They overbook flights based on statistics from prior flights. But, past statistics aren’t always perfect predictors of […]
$49 One-Way Hawaii Flights on Southwest!
One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. In case you’re not following our Facebook page, today is the day that Southwest Airlines started selling tickets to Hawaii. And the opening launch fares are quite good! Currently, Southwest has flights from […]
The Sky Really Is Falling (Multiple Recent Credit Card Fails)
As I’ve said many times before, this hobby is getting tough for people who constantly switch credit cards. It doesn’t mean that all hope is lost (see my post on Terps Visa), but getting approved by most major banks is an ordeal these days. Citi, I can always count on you! I’ll start with a […]