JetBlue mileage run Earlier this month JetBlue was running the promotion of the year that promised to match (and then some) your Virgin America points after one roundtrip flight. I signed up for the promotion and then status matched from Alaska MVP Gold to JetBlue Mosaic, their one level elite status. … Read more
Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach Review I stayed at Hyatt The Pike (review) last year before it rebranded as Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach. The property was originally branded as AVIA Long Beach before being purchased by Hyatt. That’s a lot of names for a young hotel. In order to get … Read more
ReachNow vs Car2Go UPDATE: As of July, 2019, ReachNow has ceased operation. RIP ReachNow One of my most popular blog posts has been my comparison of car share programs: Car2Go vs Zipcar. So it seemed only appropriate to do a follow up post adding in the new kid in Seattle: BMW’s ReachNow. … Read more
Amtrak Cascades to Seattle Three years ago I got a job a mile from my home and decided to sell my car. I live near downtown Seattle and rely on public transportation, walking, Uber/Lyft and car share. It has been quite freeing. And has made me get creative about getting … Read more
There has been much chatter in the blogosphere regarding the JetBlue #GoForthWithJetBlue Points Match promotion. I won’t go in to the details as you can find detailed info here here or here. Many are using rather strong language including calling it the most exciting promotion of the year. The JetBlue #GoForthWithJetBlue Points Match Promotion (details) … Read more
As reported by OneMileAtATime, it seems that it is no longer possible to book Emirates flights with Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles. I tried to search for flights to Dubai from various cities around the US and only found flights on either British Airways or Korean Air. And it isn’t just … Read more
On August 1, American Airlines will change to a revenue based loyalty program. This means that instead of earning miles based on distance flown, passengers earn miles based on cost of the ticket. American is partners with Alaska Airlines. To many it seemed inevitable that there would be changes to the structure of … Read more
Alaska Airlines Russell Wilson Auction I received an email today inviting me to bid on the Alaska Airlines Russell Wilson Auction. In order to participate, you must be a current Mileage Plan Gold or Gold 75K member. You can “bid” with your miles for an evening with Seattle Seahawks Quarterback … Read more
Alaska Mileage Plan Going Revenue Based? Is the end near? Is Alaska Mileage Plan going Revenue Based? The answer for now, it appears, is “no”. An astute FlyerTalk member found buried in an article by the Juneau Empire this juicy piece of info from Joseph Sprague, Senior Vice President, Communications and External Relations: Sprague … Read more
This year Alaska Airlines and Uber are teaming up for LGBTQ Pride events across the West Coast. There are three aspects of this partnership which I go in to below. But perhaps most interesting is the Alaska Airlines Uber Pride Contest for for reasons I’ll go in to. #LoveMovesUs The first … Read more
Seattle Mariners Alaska Airlines Voucher When a baseball team isn’t selling tickets, they will often do a giveaway promotion to entice fans to come to the game. The Seattle Mariners have had a long dry spell in the winning season department; they haven’t made it to the playoffs in 15 … Read more
T-Mobile M life Partnership A T-Mobile M life Partnership beyond arena naming rights seems to be in the works. Today T-Mobile announced their “Un-carrier 11”, also known as #GetThanked. There were essentially three big benefits to T-Mobile customers that were introduced: Free Gogo Inflight Internet – 1 hour on every … Read more
Alaska Airlines Visa Flight Discount Bonus Offer of $50 It appears that Bank of American is targeting certain cardholders with an Alaska Airlines Visa flight discount bonus offer. Once you register at bankofamerica.com/easyrewards with your personalized offer code, you have the month of June to spend $250 on the targeted card … Read more
Be your own advocate because no one else is going to advocate for you. I think this is good advice for life in general, but especially when traveling. Flights get delayed due to weather, mechanical issues, staffing, etc. Workers’ strike shuts down public transportation in a foreign city. It’s a … Read more
Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht Review Up until about 4 years ago, there were no Hyatt properties in Amsterdam. Then they opened the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht in an old library building. Since then they have opened a Hyatt Place (review) at the airport and have plans to open a Regency in 2017 … Read more
