Back in 2011, I started the Airline World Cup 2011. The premise is simple – all major airlines from each region competed against each other by your votes to determine the winners of each region that then advance to the knockout phase. I set up each preliminary region and you were able to vote for…
3,000 Free British Airways Avios Points with trial offer
The Points Guy points to an offer of 3,000 Free British Airways Avios Points for trying out the Realtytrac service. Realtytrac allows you to research real estate properties at a cost of $49.95 a month. They do offer a 7 day free trial and people have reported receiving their points even for the free trial.…
1000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points for using Turbotax online
You can earn 1000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points for using Turbotax online to file your taxes by going through this link. The offer will expire April 17th and the points will post in six to eight weeks. Thanks to Milepoint for the tip.
Use your medical cafeteria plan to earn miles
I thought I would bring this to everyone’s attention. With my wrist problems, I maxed out this year on my flex / cafeteria plan spending. The cafeteria plan is where you designate an amount (up to $5000 for me) to be used towards medical bills for the year. It’s a use it or lose it…
Turn your boarding pass to Salt Lake into a free lift ticket in Park City
Here in Utah we claim to have the Greatest Snow on Earth. I can’t vouch for it personally as I’ve never dared to go skiing. But for those of you more adventurous than I – Park City is offering a chance to turn your boarding pass to Salt Lake City airport into a free lift…
Tips on taking road trips
I’m always ready to tackle the top issues weighing on everyone’s mind. Today I’d like to discuss restrooms on road trips. Each person at one point or another has taken a road trip. There’s nothing better than turning on some music, turning on the radar detector, rolling down the windows and heading off to your…
1000 Free Hilton HHonors points
You can get 1000 Free Hilton HHonors points by registering a mobile phone number and a Visa card. You’re basically agreeing to receive “special offers” via text. They promise to only send you two messages and you can opt out at any time. You can earn an additional 4000 Hilton Honors points by spending at…
Viva La Wrista
Sung to Viva La Vida by Coldplay I used to be able to type Words would appear when I pushed a key Then one tragic night I broke both wrists and it was hard to see All of a sudden collecting points Became less important than healing my joints The other BoardingArea bloggers stepped up…
Guest Post: When Airlines take the moral high ground
This post is brought to you by AJ (Live From A Lounge) while Jason is out with two broken wrists and a microphone. Keep an eye out at MilesQuest for future guest posts by other Boarding Area bloggers. I am not a fan of someone else taking decisions for me, be it the big…
Guest post: Delta Air Lines’ voucher policy change is a good move
This month, Delta Air Lines very quietly rolled out new rules for redeeming vouchers. Effective December 15, 2011, those issued for voluntary denied boardings, as well as any other travel credit good on Delta, are non-combinable and non-transferable. This post is brought to you by Frequently Flying while Jason is out with two broken wrists and a microphone.…
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