Great Business Class Alternative to AsiaThe fare for Singapore Airlines’ Executive Economy starts at only $1,475 when booked online, and the seats are wider than Business Class on American, Delta, United, and others. Fine print: Valid Monday-Thursday through March 31. Travel completion deadline: midnight, June 8.

http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/index.jsp

AA Selling Elite Status

Who’s eligible? AAdvantage Platinum and Gold members who haven’t qualified can buy their way in during 2008. Platinum members who logged 40,000 or more miles in 2007 or 48 or more segments pay $549; those who have logged fewer pay $649. For Gold members, the threshold is 20,000 miles or 24 segments. (Above it the price is $349; below, $449.) These prices are about $50 higher than last year’s. More: aa.com/elite.

Fast Upgrade via United Bonus

With the Mileage Plus Visa sign-up bonus, you can net 50,000 miles for award travel without leaving the ground. Here’s how ...

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With that plan you can get a free domestic First Class ticket (up to a $2,000 value) or almost two upgrades (30,000 miles each). You can purchase the remainder. Application deadline: February 29.

US Airways’ Caribbean Promotion

The carrier is reducing mileage redemption rates for September travel to the Caribbean. Business Class drops from 60,000 to 50,000 miles and economy from 30,000 to 25,000 miles. The only caveat: It’s the start of hurricane season.

Virgin Atlantic Investment in Premium Economy ‘Paying Off’

The carrier says demand for the cabin has grown 20% since it was re-launched with new seats. As a result, it is increasing the number of Premium Economy seats on Boeing 747s by 10%.