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Targeted – Complimentary AA Platinum Status!

ByDW February 11, 2017June 4, 2024

American Airlines is sending out targeted complimentary status offers! I was targeted myself with FREE AA Platinum Status! There I…

The image shows a British Airways airplane parked at an airport gate. The aircraft is a large passenger jet, and it is connected to the terminal by a jet bridge. Ground service vehicles and equipment are positioned around the plane, and there are workers attending to various tasks. The sky above is overcast with dark, heavy clouds, suggesting an impending storm or recent rain. The airport terminal building is visible in the background.

The Fuster Cluck: British Airways 777-200 Equipment Change

ByDW February 1, 2017February 2, 2017

British Airways fudged up… royally (British pun intended)! Instead of flying a 3-Class 777 between London (Gatwick) and Tampa, Florida,…

The image shows a notification about a $200 airline fee credit. It indicates that $200 was saved on fees in 2017. There is a note that the balance may not reflect recent transactions and to allow up to 4 weeks from the date of purchase for statement credits to post to the account. The selected airline is Delta Air Lines, as indicated by a green checkmark. The message also states that the $200 airline fee credit for the current year has been exhausted and will be available again starting January 2018.

Advice | Airline | Credit Cards | Redemption

My Amex Fee Credit Applied to Airfare?

ByDW January 26, 2017June 4, 2024

What a glorious morning! You know that feeling you get when you find that unexpected wadded up $20 bill in…

A man and a woman are standing together, smiling at the camera. They are in front of a series of bright orange torii gates with black bases, which have Japanese characters written on them. The man is wearing a black jacket and has a backpack, while the woman is wearing a black sweater and a green and blue plaid scarf. The setting appears to be a famous shrine or temple in Japan.

Hello, AYP! I’m Jessica…

ByJS January 25, 2017June 4, 2024

Hi there! I’m Jessica, and I’m super excited that Derek is letting me guest write for AYP occasionally. At least…

A hand is holding a Southwest Rapid Rewards Companion Pass card. The card has the names "Derek Winter" and "Mallory Winter" printed on it. The background is a wooden surface.

Advice | Airline | Credit Cards | Travel

Earning The Southwest Companion Pass – Hotel Packages and Credit Cards

ByDW January 13, 2017June 4, 2024

First…Southwest Airlines suddenly (and without prior notice to frequent fliers) announced that Rapid Rewards earned through hotel packages would not count towards earning a Companion Pass.

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Airline | Travel

Is Southwest EarlyBird Check-in Worth the $15 Fee?

ByDW October 24, 2016June 4, 2024

My wife and I have seriously maximized travel on Southwest Airlines over the past 2 years. While our frequent travel on…

Alt text: View from an airplane window showing the aircraft's wing and winglet against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and scattered clouds below. The winglet has a colorful design with red, yellow, and blue stripes.

Airline | Travel

No Change/Cancellation Fees Sets Southwest Airlines Apart

ByDW October 17, 2016June 4, 2024

I got mad LUV for Southwest Airlines! The more that I fly them, the further I fall in LUV! Yet…

The image shows the back of an airplane seat with an in-flight entertainment screen displaying an advertisement for Delta Airlines. The ad promotes earning 50,000 bonus miles after spending $2,000 or more on eligible purchases with a new card within the first 3 months. The screen also shows an image of a person with a backpack standing on a mountain. In the foreground, a hand is giving a thumbs-up gesture.

Airline | Credit Cards

4 Increased Offers to Boost Your Delta Skymiles Balance

ByDW October 6, 2016June 4, 2024

American Express is back with some increased credit card sign-up bonuses on the Delta Gold from American Express and the…

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Airline | Travel

Airfare Searching Tip – Search One Traveler at a Time!

ByDW September 30, 2016June 4, 2024

Airfare searching is an art… akin to the finger-painting you hung on the fridge. It will never appear in any museum…

Airline | Credit Cards | Experiences | Giveaway | Travel

Buy One, Get One [Cheap] Travel on Alaska Airlines with this AYP Giveaway!

ByDW August 16, 2016June 4, 2024

Hey Everyone! As part of my sign-ups for the Bank of America Alaska Airlines Visa Signature credit card, I have…