American Airlines Flagship First is AA’s version of Delta One. It serves three transcontinental (ish) routes; MIA-JFK, SFO-JFK, and LAX-JFK. Also in the key of threes, it offers three classes of domestic service — economy, business and first. When you fly in first, you also are granted access to the … Read more
This post is focused on the Admirals Club DEN where I spent time on my status run with American Airlines. You can read more about the planning of my trip here. American Airlines Status/Mileage Run Admirals Club DEN American Airlines Flagship Lounge LAX American Airlines Flagship First LAX-JFK American Airlines Flagship Lounge … Read more
This may be common knowledge, but I just learned this today. You are not granted your Alaska elite benefits when crediting miles to another airline. If you are flying Alaska Airlines but crediting miles from a flight to another frequent flyer program (i.e. American Advantage), during that flight you don’t … Read more
I recently enrolled in the fast track to American Airlines AAdvantage elite status promotion. While advertised for targeted LinkedIn members, I was able to enroll and received email confirmation. I do not typically fly American, but it didn’t cost me anything to enroll, so I figured why not. Instead of the … Read more
In what should come as no surprise to anyone that is a member, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan rated best Rewards Program in U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 ranking. Highlights of why Alaska won top honors were the number of airline partners (15), number of retail and hotel partners, and flexible … Read more
I have a love/hate relationship with my Citibank Prestige World Elite MasterCard. I love the Citi Prestige Card lounge access that comes with the included Priority Pass Select and Admiral Club access (and additional benefits I will explain below). I hate the Citi Prestige Card for it’s idiotic design. Check out my … Read more