FCF’s 2017 Upgrade Flight Plan
What will, might, and won’t happen in the premium travel Upgrade World on “Flight 2017”. News flash: think flash! I think 2017 will be a…
West Coast to Europe Business Class Fares Plunge
Slashed by as much as $2,080 (35%) from a year ago—everyday Business Class fares to Europe as low as $2,357 round-trip. Often just $1,100 more than…
What the Humble Pea Can Point Out About Using Miles & Points for Premium Air Travel
While working in Newfoundland from 1912 to 1915, inventor Clarence Birdseye was taught how to fish under very thick ice by the Inuit. He saw…
How American & Delta Loyalists Can Get Two First or Business Class Tickets for the Price of One to Europe with JAL
A deep dive into the lucrative nuances of the JAL award program. Get First Class for less than Business on other international airlines and up…
65 Domestic Flights That Offer Free “In-Class Seat Upgrades”
Get an international seat with American Airlines through little-known loopholes. A Tale of Two A Seats: It was the best of times, it was the…
A Freudian Analysis of FCF’s “Sweet Redeems”
FCF coined the term “Sweet Redeems”; here’s what this highly desirable travel term means along with recent examples. Some people dream of winning the lottery. Others…
How Anyone Can Save Up to 86% on All Nippon’s First Class Suite
Published First Class Fares: JFK-Tokyo is normally $19,625 round-trip (14-day advance-purchase) to $28,290, making this a prime route for using miles. Mileage Cost: Starts at…
In Brief
Have You Missed Elite Status for 2017? We’re not big fans of elite programs, but if you are and have fallen short this year, there…