Miles For Family

Europe 2024 Trip Report So Far: Back from 18-day Europe Trip, Review: Iberia Business Class DFW to MAD, Hits and Misses from my First MSC Cruise, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Review, Two Days in Amsterdam, Visiting Efteling the Dutch Fairytale Theme Park, Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Slumming it in Economy on KLM from AMS […]

It’s a new month, and there are new transfer bonuses! One of the best ways to maximize free travel with miles and points is to transfer flexible points to travel partners when there is a transfer bonus. I don’t recommend transferring unless you see an award available to book. Amex 30% Transfer Bonus to Avios […]

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A few months ago, United made an unexpected announcement on creating a mileage pooling feature for its frequent flyer accounts. You can see all the details and FAQ here. Some highlights: You can pool miles between a maximum of 5 accounts (members don’t have to be related) You can choose how many miles you can […]

Originally, I was planning to only briefly mention this place and share a few photos. However, this community has a disproportionate number of AvGeeks, so I’ve decided that a photo essay is appropriate. Our visit to the Polish Aviation Museum (see this page on TripAdvisor) was a last-minute addition during our short time in Krakow. The […]

I earn most of my miles and points from welcome bonuses on new credit card signups. My husband and I each apply for a handful of credit cards each year to earn several hundred thousand miles and points for free travel. So, for a good part of the year, we put our normal monthly expenses […]