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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 1:27 pm
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Originally Posted by rbcxsoo500
I am looking to take a vacation around December 2014 or January 2015. I have 50,000 miles through United and American Airlines (and a little through Chase Sapphire).

Me and my girlfriend are pretty much open to go anywhere. Any ideas on how to maximize these miles, get upgrades, hotels, etc. and maybe accrual more for traveling. Open to any suggestions. I am new to traveling using miles...

Thanks
So you have 50,000 miles in United and 50,000 miles in American and some more in Chase?

That equals 100,000 miles if you don't mind flying different airlines. I doubt you are going to get any upgrades unless you are elite(which I doubt with the low balances) so maybe try to find a low FF ticket in business/first.

Using air miles to book hotel rooms is not usually a good deal. But you might see if there are a "vacation package". I know AA used to have them.

You won't accrue any miles on a FF ticket. Most hotel chains don't give points on reward rooms, but you might get some on incidentals.
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