Sunday, January 8, 2012

How Can I Donate My Frequent Flyer Miles to a Worthy Cause?

Our reader has more than 300,000 frequent flyer miles and
wants to donate them to a worthy cause. Can he? How? Tim Winship
has answers and suggestions.

No United Miles for My Singapore Airlines Flights?

Singapore is a member of United's loyalty program, but Nancy
was denied United miles for her Singapore flights. It's not a new
problem, according to Tim Winship.

Credit Card Benefits -- Denied!

Kat's husband has a SkyMiles credit card, but Delta and
American Express are denying him a standard cardholder benefit. Tim
Winship reads the fine print.

Unlimited Free Upgrades on United? Really?

Erica wonders whether United's promise of unlimited upgrades
is heaven or hype. Tim Winship puts the new policy into
perspective.

By: jane mcdaid

just follow the rules.Do you think you are special?Do you
think by berating the help it makes you a man.HAHA

American's Flex Awards: Good, Bad, or Ugly?

Our reader thinks American's Flex Awards are a scam
masquerading as frequent flyer salvation. Is he right? Tim Winship
thinks not, and explains why.

By: Dana

Dear Alec Baldwin: Was that game REALLY that important? If
your escape to the bathroom and slamming the door is actually true
- this strongly resembles a temper tantrum from a 2-year-old. The
next time you are about to take flight and are reluctant to turn
off your device, call to mind John F Kennedy Jr, his wife, Carolyn
and her sister, Lauren Bessette. A phone call was made from
Carolyn's mobile phone right before their plane went down. This may
have contributed to the instruments in the plane giving false
readings and allowing incorrect radio frequencies. We may never
know for sure, butwas that game REALLY that important?

How Can Miles Be Transferred Between Spouses?

Our reader's husband is no longer able to travel. Can he
transfer his United miles to his wife's account? Tim Winship
suggests a better way.

Can I Transfer My Iberia Frequent Flyer Miles to American?

Since American and Iberia are frequent flyer partners, I
should be able to transfer miles from one program to the other,
right? Wrong, according to Tim Winship.

Can I Upgrade My Round-the-World Honeymoon Trip?

Marko is using frequent flyer miles for his honeymoon trip
and wants to upgrade himself and his bride. Tim Winship suggests
his best bet might be to play the "just married" card.