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Cathay Pacific Awards On AA.com = Very Bad News

Cathay Pacific flight awards are now easily bookable on aa.com using miles. What could be the downside? A big one, as it turns out. Cathay Pacific awards have always been bookable using your American Airlines miles. In the past,...
ANA A380 Business + First Class Award Space Available

ANA is finally releasing some saver award space to Star Alliance partners for its new A380 service between Honolulu and Tokyo Narita. It was always only a matter for time. From the start, the airline said that it would,...
Singapore Airlines Award Space Is Back!

After months of nagging inquiry, United Airlines and Singapore Airlines have finally found a way to restore Singapore award space to united.com. This is very good news that goes beyond the Singapore space itself. Singapore Airlines is an elusive...
Still No Fix For Singapore Airlines Award Space With United Miles, But Hope…

I’ve been keeping the pressure on, but there is still no fix or workaround for booking Singapore Airlines awards using United MileagePlus miles. That said, a solution is hopefully just around the corner. Since January, United has been unable...
Why Does AA Loathe New York City Residents?

American Airlines has taken the use of married segments to a whole new level, prompting a reasonable question: Why does AA loathe New York City residents? But don’t worry NYC…I’ve got your back. Last month, I wrote about the lack...
An Observation On Air Italy Award Space

Air Italy award space is generally quite good, even in premium cabins…but be sure to book in advance. I tend to be a last-minute type of flyer. I rarely book tickets more than 1-2 days before travel and consequently...
Whew! American Airlines Still Blocking Etihad Award Space…

When I saw that American Airlines added the ability to book Etihad awards online yesterday, my heart sank. Would the floodgates now be open, quickly decimating what remains a treasure trove of award space? The answer appears to be...
United Restores TAP And Thai Award Space But Leaves Out Singapore Airlines

United Airlines has restored online award availability for TAP Air Portugal and Thai Airways. Singapore Airlines, however, is still missing. It was a welcome relief to see Thai Airways and TAP Air Portugal award flights on united.com last night....
United Makes Searching For Award Space More Difficult

It’s a small extra step, but an annoying one… Traditionally, you’ve been quickly able to check award space on United Airlines without logging in. Simply enter your airport city pairs, check off the award search box, and click “find...
Warning: Fiji Airways + Malaysia Airlines Now Bookable On AA.com

Fiji Airways and Malaysia Airlines are now easily bookable online using your AA miles. I know I say this every time a partner is added online, but I do consider this bad news, not good news. Think of it...
Award Space Availability on World’s Longest Flight

Singapore Airlines announced it would resume nonstop service between Newark and Singapore this October. The 9,534 miles, 19-hour, polar route will be operated by an A350 with only business class and premium economy onboard. The Airbus A350-900ULR will have 161...