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- Unprecedented United Business Class Upgrade Opportunities from Houston and Many Other U.S. Cities to Buenos Aires
- New Business Class Fares from the U.S. to Montego Bay from $523
- Unprecedented American Airlines *First Class* Opportunities from Miami and Many Other U.S. Cities to Brazil
- New *First Class* Fares from the U.S. to Italy from $2,953
- West Coast to Europe 102,000 Amex or Chase Points R/T Business Class
- Some Emirates *First Class* Discount Availability from Washington, DC to Dubai
- New Business Class Fares from All Over the U.S. to Acapulco from $505
- New First Class Fares from the U.S. to Madrid from $3,053
- 68,000 Amex or Chase Points R/T Availability with Iberia in Business Class from New York to Madrid
- New Business Class Fares from the U.S. to Zagreb from $2,125
- New Business Class Fares from the U.S. to Warsaw from $2,073
- Unprecedented Delta Business Class Opportunities from Atlanta and Many Other U.S. Cities to Tokyo – Using Virgin Miles (Amex Partner)
- New Business Class Fares from All Over the U.S. to Trinidad from $644
- Unprecedented Delta Business Class Opportunities from Los Angeles and Many Other U.S. Cities to Tokyo – Using Virgin Miles (Amex Partner)
- Premium Economy Fares from the U.S. and Canada to Casablanca from $1,053
- New Business Class Fares from the U.S. to London from $2,049
- Unprecedented Transcon Business Class Award Availability Between New York and San Francisco, American Airlines
- New First Class Fares from Several U.S. Cities to Ibiza from $2,982
- New First Class Fares from the U.S. to France from $3,423
- Unprecedented Transcon Business Class Award Availability Between New York and Los Angeles, American Airlines
November Reports
- [PDF TEST] Costa Rica Now Open for Business (and Especially, Pleasure)
- Transcon Transfusion: One Airline Is Breathing Low-Fare Life Into This Iconic Flight
- United Gets Stingy With Mileage Upgrades, Apart From One Hidden Bucket List Buster
- Pass or Fail? A Look at 2021 Summer Business Class Fares to Europe, What’s Trending Now, and the World Health Organization’s Flipped Advice
- Costa Rica Now Open for Business (and Especially, Pleasure)
- Guide to Domestic “Space” Travel: Current AA Domestic Flights With the Best (International) Seats
- Lion’s Share: United’s New Route to South Africa’s Safari Hub Has Mileage Upgrade Opportunities
- ABA Continues to Offer High-End Hotel Discounts Up to 59%
- Maple Relief: Why Canada Is the Smart Way to Book Asia Right Now, With Amex or Chase Points
- Daily
Finds - Monthly
Strategies
Breaking News
- Unprecedented United Business Class Upgrade Opportunities from Houston and Many Other U.S. Cities to Buenos Aires
- New Business Class Fares from the U.S. to Montego Bay from $523
- Unprecedented American Airlines *First Class* Opportunities from Miami and Many Other U.S. Cities to Brazil
- New *First Class* Fares from the U.S. to Italy from $2,953
- West Coast to Europe 102,000 Amex or Chase Points R/T Business Class
- Some Emirates *First Class* Discount Availability from Washington, DC to Dubai
- New Business Class Fares from All Over the U.S. to Acapulco from $505
- New First Class Fares from the U.S. to Madrid from $3,053
- 68,000 Amex or Chase Points R/T Availability with Iberia in Business Class from New York to Madrid
- New Business Class Fares from the U.S. to Zagreb from $2,125
- New Business Class Fares from the U.S. to Warsaw from $2,073
- Unprecedented Delta Business Class Opportunities from Atlanta and Many Other U.S. Cities to Tokyo – Using Virgin Miles (Amex Partner)
- New Business Class Fares from All Over the U.S. to Trinidad from $644
- Unprecedented Delta Business Class Opportunities from Los Angeles and Many Other U.S. Cities to Tokyo – Using Virgin Miles (Amex Partner)
- Premium Economy Fares from the U.S. and Canada to Casablanca from $1,053
- New Business Class Fares from the U.S. to London from $2,049
- Unprecedented Transcon Business Class Award Availability Between New York and San Francisco, American Airlines
- New First Class Fares from Several U.S. Cities to Ibiza from $2,982
- New First Class Fares from the U.S. to France from $3,423
- Unprecedented Transcon Business Class Award Availability Between New York and Los Angeles, American Airlines
November Reports
- [PDF TEST] Costa Rica Now Open for Business (and Especially, Pleasure)
- Transcon Transfusion: One Airline Is Breathing Low-Fare Life Into This Iconic Flight
- United Gets Stingy With Mileage Upgrades, Apart From One Hidden Bucket List Buster
- Pass or Fail? A Look at 2021 Summer Business Class Fares to Europe, What’s Trending Now, and the World Health Organization’s Flipped Advice
- Costa Rica Now Open for Business (and Especially, Pleasure)
- Guide to Domestic “Space” Travel: Current AA Domestic Flights With the Best (International) Seats
- Lion’s Share: United’s New Route to South Africa’s Safari Hub Has Mileage Upgrade Opportunities
- ABA Continues to Offer High-End Hotel Discounts Up to 59%
- Maple Relief: Why Canada Is the Smart Way to Book Asia Right Now, With Amex or Chase Points