Newbie question
Jun 30, 2015 | 11:25 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 2
Newbie question
Hey all. I'm new to this game. I'd like to learn what I need so I can meet some long time travel goals (Peru, Hawaii, Ireland, Germany, Tibet, Thailand, Australia, etc.).
I think I have a pretty good idea of where to start, etc. Need some advice from the pros
I think I have a pretty good idea of where to start, etc. Need some advice from the pros
- I'd like to keep an eye on deals like mistake fares, incentive-related deals, etc. on a daily basis. Which sub-forums should I be actively monitoring?
- Any other advice for a newbie? What 3-5 topics do I MOST need to educate myself on?
Jun 30, 2015 | 11:56 am
#2
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 34,990
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Welcome to FT!
The "Mileage Run Deals" forum (and its sub-forums, "Mileage Run Discussion" and "Premium Fare Deals") are probably worth following.
If you are based in the U.S. and are credit-worthy, you can amass a great deal of frequent-flyer miles and travel-credit cash by churning credit cards. Check the various FT credit-card forums.
If you will be traveling in Economy Class, consider that some FFPs (including AA's) offer lower redemption rates during "off-peak" seasons.
Note that the very same frequent-flyer award seat can cost vastly different amounts of miles, depending on which program's miles you use for the redemption. And some programs charge hefty cash surcharges on redemptions on some routes and/or on some carriers that would make your miles almost worthless -- especially if redeeming for Economy Class travel.
It can be a tricky game.
Welcome to FT!
The "Mileage Run Deals" forum (and its sub-forums, "Mileage Run Discussion" and "Premium Fare Deals") are probably worth following.
If you are based in the U.S. and are credit-worthy, you can amass a great deal of frequent-flyer miles and travel-credit cash by churning credit cards. Check the various FT credit-card forums.
If you will be traveling in Economy Class, consider that some FFPs (including AA's) offer lower redemption rates during "off-peak" seasons.
Note that the very same frequent-flyer award seat can cost vastly different amounts of miles, depending on which program's miles you use for the redemption. And some programs charge hefty cash surcharges on redemptions on some routes and/or on some carriers that would make your miles almost worthless -- especially if redeeming for Economy Class travel.
It can be a tricky game.
Jul 1, 2015 | 11:04 am
#3
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 2
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Welcome to FT!
The "Mileage Run Deals" forum (and its sub-forums, "Mileage Run Discussion" and "Premium Fare Deals") are probably worth following.
If you are based in the U.S. and are credit-worthy, you can amass a great deal of frequent-flyer miles and travel-credit cash by churning credit cards. Check the various FT credit-card forums.
If you will be traveling in Economy Class, consider that some FFPs (including AA's) offer lower redemption rates during "off-peak" seasons.
Note that the very same frequent-flyer award seat can cost vastly different amounts of miles, depending on which program's miles you use for the redemption. And some programs charge hefty cash surcharges on redemptions on some routes and/or on some carriers that would make your miles almost worthless -- especially if redeeming for Economy Class travel.
It can be a tricky game.
Welcome to FT!
The "Mileage Run Deals" forum (and its sub-forums, "Mileage Run Discussion" and "Premium Fare Deals") are probably worth following.
If you are based in the U.S. and are credit-worthy, you can amass a great deal of frequent-flyer miles and travel-credit cash by churning credit cards. Check the various FT credit-card forums.
If you will be traveling in Economy Class, consider that some FFPs (including AA's) offer lower redemption rates during "off-peak" seasons.
Note that the very same frequent-flyer award seat can cost vastly different amounts of miles, depending on which program's miles you use for the redemption. And some programs charge hefty cash surcharges on redemptions on some routes and/or on some carriers that would make your miles almost worthless -- especially if redeeming for Economy Class travel.
It can be a tricky game.