Last year I organized a trip for my family and best friend around the world. We flew nothing but business and first class, stayed in 4 and 5 star hotels and paid literally a fraction of the cost. My...
How long does it take for 500 mile upgrades to post with American
I recently had two different sets of 4 – 500 mile upgrades post to my account. So how long does it take for 500 mile upgrades to show up after taking the flight? I took a flight that pushed me...
Interline Agreement: How your bags get transferred across multiple carriers
So what is an interline agreement? Simply, an interline agreement allows a passenger to get to a destination using different airlines, change planes, and have a checked bag be on the final baggage claim when they land. This allows...
Japan Airlines First Class Lounge Tokyo, Narita (NRT) Review
This is part of the Around the World 2015 Mega Trip Etihad Business and First Class Lounge Washington DC Etihad Business Studio – IAD to AUH Review: Etihad Arrivals lounge and Etihad Chauffeur experience Grand Hyatt Dubai Hyatt Capital...
Lots of Holiday biz/1st American award space to Brazil
There are tons of dates that you can search if you’re looking to get away to Brazil over the holiday season. Three of the Major hubs are featuring lots of American award space in business and first class –...
Why I’m sticking with American Airlines through 2016
It’s been a rough couple of days over here at the MonkeyMiles house. In case you hadn’t heard…American Airlines basically told anyone who isn’t a high and mighty spending business traveler to go and suck an egg. They shredded...
Etihad Business/First Lounge Washington D.C. (IAD) Review
This is part of the Around the World 2015 Mega Trip Etihad Business and First Class Lounge Washington DC Etihad Business Studio – IAD to AUH Review: Etihad Arrivals lounge and Etihad Chauffeur experience Grand Hyatt Dubai Hyatt Capital...
United’s Polaris makes sexy its business…class
Who knew United had it in them. Have they been riding around on foreign carriers and wondering why they were offering a cattle car while the world served caviar and premium bubbly? Maybe United’s CEO, Oscar Munoz’s heart surgeon...
Alaska Air Mileage Plan sweet spot: USA to Middle East
There are some very intriguing routes available to the middle east in amazing products for very attractive prices. PHEW, that was a mouthful. But, look… you deserve to lie-flat, sip champagne, and feel posh. Now, not to bring up...
Excited to join BoardingArea.com!
Hellllllooooooo!!!!!!!! We are just so thrilled to join this incredible family of talented and informative bloggers! It’s such an honor to be a part of this group and Miles and I are stoked to be contributors!! Our goal is...