Leana, Author at Miles For Family

I’m off to Europe, Plus Some Thoughts on the Last Four Years of Blogging

May 26, 2017 By Leana 10 Comments

Well, my trip to Europe is just around the corner. I’m extremely nervous, yet excited! Even though being around my family tends to generate a boatload of dysfunction, I’m still looking forward to the procession of relatives, childhood friends and so on. Oh, and there is a small matter of visiting Spain (and even France, […]

Review of Shore Excursions During our Cruise to Alaska: the Good, the Bad and the Trump

May 25, 2017 By Leana 8 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. When you book your cruise to Alaska, you have the option to reserve land-based excursions through cruise line itself. On surface, it sounds quite appealing, not to mention, convenient. But is the juice […]

A Targeted Offer from Citi, and why AAdvantage Miles are Far from Worthless (Yes, Really!)

May 23, 2017 By Leana 12 Comments

In the last year or so, AAdvantage program has turned into Delta SkyMiles. As in everyone hates it, and AA miles are universally regarded as useless. But is it really so? Nope. Don’t get me wrong, domestic sAAver availability on AA is AAwful, an AAbomination. Sorry, I can’t help myself. If that’s the only reason […]

My Sister-In-Law’s Paranoia about Spirit Paid Off!

May 19, 2017 By Leana 13 Comments

Some of you may remember my failed attempt to use Avios in order to join my in-laws on their trip to St. John. In retrospect, things worked out for the best because we really didn’t need the extra trip expense anyway. My in-laws enjoyed their vacation, though my mother-in-law was sick for few days. Speaking […]

Miles and Points Recap: Southwest Schedule Extension, Accelerate Promo Is Live, Changes to Travel Credit on CSR and More

May 19, 2017 By Leana Leave a Comment

This is a brief news recap from last week. For faster updates, follow Miles For Family on Twitter or check the feed on the right side of the blog. 1) Southwest schedule was extended yesterday. It’s valid for flights on or before January 7th. 2) Reposting this information because the promo is now live: This new IHG promo is valid […]

Trading Rapid Rewards for IHG Points (Southwest Schedule is Extended Today)

May 18, 2017 By Leana 12 Comments

So, guys and gals, today is the big day. I’m talking, of course, about the fact that Southwest schedule will finally be open through January 7th. At last, people can book their family visits over the upcoming winter holidays. Go do it as soon as the flights are loaded because you can always cancel and […]