United’s Upgrade Escapade to South America
Business and leisure travelers can NOW save big—up to 59% off—on flights to South America. In the past six months, FCF has written six special…
FCF’s State of the Transatlantic Business Class Fare Union, Observations
There’s good news for West Coast travelers and bad news for East Coasters—as the gap is closing fast between them, if not disappearing. Only a…
FCF’s 2018 Credit Card Big Picture For The Lazy Upgrader
Why “big”? Because you’ve probably only been getting half the story, and more minutia than you need. Why picture? Because the Starpoints-Marriott Merger, coming into…
Hidden Low-Fare Routes to Southern South America Save Thousands
With fares starting as low as $2,033. In December, we offered a high-level overview of airline tactical fares, which come in several forms: holiday (Christmas, Easter,…
How Bad is FCF’s Beloved Japan Airline’s Coming Devaluation?
You likely know my take on this by now, but I’ll give it to you again right upfront. I don’t think anyone ought to be…
Avoid Bum Delta Seats with Free In-Class Upgrades
The carrier has some aircraft with new seats; here’s how to snag one and get twice as much for your money or miles. You know…
Cathay Pacific Devalues Its Miles
Cathay Pacific, a oneworld alliance member, has been anything but pacific this month. To get specific, the carrier just increased (effective June 22) the mileage…