value of mileThe first step at evaluating the economic cost and benefits of a frequent flyer program lies in understanding the customer's perception of the value of a mile. This study outlines a methodology taken to estimate perceived value of a mile while using them for future air travel. ...
The way to calculate the value of a frequent flier mile is to figure out its value for specific tickets and generalize from there. Below is a simple mathematical formula that requires us to plug in only a few numbers numbers. I’ll walk you through how to come up with those numbers with...
Marriott,United Elevate your Top-Tier Elite Status with Marriott and United’s Preferred Partnership May 27, 2021 by Travis Cormier Many people, myself included, are finding themselves with a number of top-tier status with different hotel loyalty programs. Given the pandemic, most major hotels gr...
For holiday economy award flights, the valuation was slightly lower at 0.8 cent per mile. How flexible are TAP Portugal miles? As a member of the Star Alliance, you can redeem TAP Portugal miles for award flights on alliance members like United, Air Canada or ANA. Full list of TAP ...
However, for holiday economy award flights, the valuation was the almost the same as the baseline — 1 cent per mile. How flexible are Turkish Airlines miles? As a member of the Star Alliance, you can redeem Turkish Airlines miles for award flights on alliance members like United, Air ...
Comparing when to spend on airline’s miles versus another for the same award.Should I spend 25,000 United miles or 35,000 Delta miles? Comparing the value of different credit card signup bonuses.Is an 80,000 point offer from Marriott better than a 75,000 point offer from ...
Japan’s standard of living had not increased as rapidly as had the overall economy up to that point—in large part because of the high percentage of capital reinvestment in those years—but also Japan was under increasing pressure from its trading partners (notably the United States) to allow...
It’s not easy to earn Platinum status on Delta— comparatively, it’s equal to American AAdvantage’s Platinum Pro status or United MileagePlus’s Platinum status, which are mostly geared towards flyers who are heavy business travelers. As of 2024, earning Delta elite status is solely depende...
I thought the UN Security Council permanent member should have a ticket veto.Until now SC altogether used 257 time ticket vetoes.China has used 5 vetoes: In 1955 Taiwan overruled Mongolia to join United Nations, the reason is Mongolia is a China's part, did not allow to split; In 1972...
Best Ways Best Ways to Book United Flights with Citi ThankYou Points August 19, 2021 by Anna Zaks Citi ThankYou Points are almost an afterthought for many points and miles collectors. However, if you are ignoring ThankYou Points, you are doing yourself a disservice....