Keeping track of all those points...
 

Hey FTers -

I've been on a recent trip involving stupid amounts of different hotels and whatnot (thanks to expedia.ca's great rates), and I've now gone from 3 FF programs to about 12.

I'm wondering what software / online services you use to keep track of all your point programs and the points inside of them... I know that points.com exists but I really don't like the interface very much. Any other ideas?

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thanks cblaisd; seems like a neat program with hyperlinks. I really like it http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

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I use mileagemanager.com

It takes a while to set it up but i've got about 20 different ff programs and this way i can look at it with just one glance.

Why do you have 20 different programs?

I see that the latest update to MileTracker is dated today (Sept. 7, 2002). Fresh out of the software oven http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

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Middle_Seat

Yes, it's great software...

I just wonder if they'll ever get FareShare off the ground - sounds like a great program, and I want a copy!

Thank you for the great sites. I have spent some time looking at both applications and they each serve a great purpose. If you have the time to set up the mileagemanager program, the 30-day free trial is definately worthe the effort. I do, however, like the desktop application for the miletracker. It is nice to kick back on a plane and think about what I can do with the points I have in all the programs I belong to (hotel, airline, car, etc.)

Thanks again for the post!

You mean why only FF 20 programs I assume Punki http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Lurker http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Have to go with the Lurker on this one (1)!!

I use Quicken. Set up a file separate from your other accounts so it doesn't get confused with your money. Create each frequent flyer account as a separate bank account.

Using the link above, I just downloaded and installed MileTracker... but can't get it to work. Hopefully I can tap into the vast experience of the good readership for help.

I created a user and 4 accounts for starters, and attempted to get balances. Didn't work - "Unknown" returned for each balance. Saw the hyperlink called "Auto Navigate" for each which I clicked to get to the respective sites. Each automatically populated a userid or account number and password as entered in the account setup of MileTracker. Once I clicked the "Login" or equivalent button, I was shown each of my balances (evidence to me that I had at least entered them correctly... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif). So... what am I doing wrong that I can't just get the balances without "Auto Navigate"??

I'm pretty sure it isn't a cookie issue... I allow cookies without much restriction.

Another funny thing... if I check for software updates (which it asks me to do EVERY time I start the program), it says "Unable to obtain upgrade information. Please try again later or visit http://www.miletracker.com for upgrade information.".

Something isn't right.. HELP!!

Thoughts (constructive ones anyway... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif) appeciated...

Do any of these look your balances up at airline websites for you or does everything require manual entries and how much do they cost?

After starting the thread, I decided to install MileTracker (http://www.moonlightlabs.com/miletracker.html) , and it works wonderfully. It automatically checks my balances (I get errors on one: Alaska Airlines, but I've only gotten a 500 mile promo from them). I've got a list of about 16, and I click on 'update balances' and it does it all for me.

Max miles use to be free through clickrewards and several other partners, I just looked at my old account and it hasn't updated itself in months, so guess the free part is no more.

Thanks so much. MileTracker is fantastic. Setup was a breeze and it is really nice to have all my accounts in one place (and on MY computer, not someone else's server!).

Any one know why on Miletracker, Marriott Rewards says "Invalid Login" when a check is done? I am 1,000,000% sure that my information is correct. If someone knows I would appreciate it. I e-mailed the Miletracker help desk and got an answer that was of no help whatsoever.

When I first installed Miletracker, I entered my Marriott number and password. I got the same "Invalid Login" response - I replaced the number with my User Name (case sensitive) and password and, voila! Perhaps this is not the same situation for you, but thought it might be of help.

Good luck.

Miletracker

Best of all it's free - - -

And all of your account info is stored on your hardrive -

Ditto! It's a really simple program, and I like that fact that it's a desktop application. I can't believe that I have never looked at it before. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Keep getting the following when I try to check balances: Balance: Unknown-I have entered AA and UAL account numbers and passwords. Am I doing something wrong????

Thank you Pookaa, worked like a charm.

Every account in MileTracker has a Navigate link. Click once on it and over the next 30 seconds or so you will be able to see what MileTracker does...filling in usernames and passwords, etc...just as if you had done it yourself. Plus, you will see the result.

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Middle_Seat

Anybody else having problems getting the Hilton HHonors portion to work lately?

If I recall correctly, HHonors changed everyones password a while ago. You may need to update your login info.

I did that, and just to be sure, I did it again tonight. It still says "Unknown" when I go to check it via the software. Anybody confirm that thiers IS working?

I'm having problems with Hilton and Alaska. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif

HH and AS problems for me too.

yes, i am seeing problems with the program. but how many of us have supported the developer?

He takes paypal @ his email address listed on the program, or for the people who want it point and click:

http://www.eiger.net/miletracker/

Christian

Supporting the developer might or might not get fixes to the current product.

I have no idea what product is coming next, but the website says ------------------
View from the Wing: A blog about Free Miles and Free Markets

maybe if we support him now, we would see the new version sooner.

christian

I have many months ago, and I encourage others to support him as well. It's a great little product http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Perhaps Mike will give us a little preview here about what he has up his sleeve -


What's up Mike ?????

Fidelity.com's Full view screen.

Had no idea what your were talking about, so I checked into it:

http://personal.fidelity.com/misc/agg/learnmore.shtml
http://personal.fidelity.com/misc/agg/learnmore4.shtml

The second links points out that the technology was developed by yodlee, which is a very good accounts aggregator. I have been using yodlee for the past many months, and found the experience very satisfying. It, too, allows you to keep track of all accounts, incl ff accounts (though I still have problem in tracking my UAL miles through it) - and I use miletracker too.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

I guess my post was a little cryptic. Thanks for the extra info.

There is an Upgrade to Mile-Tracker

Thanks

Needed the accumulated total

Works perfectly now. You rock jimbob

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[This message has been edited by mymiles2go (edited 02-24-2003).]