mileage runs

Not all miles are created equal — some cautions for those trying for elite status

by Janice Hough on November 30, 2011

Late November may mean the start of the shopping season to most Americans, but to many frequent fliers, this time of year means something else — mileage runs.

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It’s August first – not too soon to think about mileage runs

by Janice Hough on August 1, 2011

The reason to think about mileage runs now, is because, after mid-August, when kids go back to school, they are comparatively easy. Plus, fall fares tend to be comparatively cheap as opposed to fares in December, for anyone trying to squeeze in mileage runs after about the 15th.

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Will SkyTeam membership ruin Vietnam Airlines?

by Karen Fawcett on March 16, 2010

Vietnam Airlines is joining the SkyTeam affiliation. SkyTeam includes: Air France-KLM, Delta Air Line, Korean Air and more smaller carriers. Today, I worry that being a member of an alliance will bring down the level of service that I have come to expect from Vietnam Airlines.

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Weekend in Sydney: Confessions of a mileage run junkie

by Karen Fawcett on June 15, 2009

If you’re a frequent flier, do mileage runs make sense so you can obtain premier status on the airline of your choice. And how do people deal with living in no time zone? I have my ideas but want to hear yours.

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