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Allegiant AUS-LAS

I admit, I’m not a fan of these low-fare carriers. I even avoid Southwest Airlines as much as possible. I decided to give Allegiant a try since there airfare just couldn’t be beat for a particularly busy weekend in Las Vegas, where all of the hotels on the Strip were over $200 each. I bookedContinueContinue reading “Allegiant AUS-LAS”

British Airways First Class, IAH-LHR, BA196

Let me begin by saying, I loved my experience in BA First. Loved it! I bash BA for their ridiculous cost to use Avios points on BA flights. I paid $2200 for two roundtrips in BA First from Houston to Italy this time, whereas when I started a few years ago these same two ticketsContinueContinue reading “British Airways First Class, IAH-LHR, BA196”

Is British Airways Avios the new “SkyPeso”? BA is killing their loyalty program!

I’ve been searching tirelessly for a trip next Summer to Italy. BA is wanting $2400 USD for a Companion Pass Award ticket for two…in business…AND 118,000 miles…?!? Really British Airways, really?? This was for: 6/19 Houston – London – Milan (arrive 17th, but really wanted Venice) 6/29 Rome to London 7/3 London to Houston (becauseContinueContinue reading “Is British Airways Avios the new “SkyPeso”? BA is killing their loyalty program!”

How to book BA Award seats

I’ve been searching for several weeks for a trip to Europe, looking to book using the BA Companion Certificate. For the last few weeks I have searched direct to a destination and not choosing to stopover in London. BUT, apparently through a few texts & phone calls with a friend looking to book the same,ContinueContinue reading “How to book BA Award seats”

HomePage pic

The homepage picture you see above is of the Trevi Fountain in Roma, Italy. The photo was taken with an expensive camera lense…the iPhone 4S. 🙂

thepointmaster.com has arrived

Hello World! I’ve been reading various travel blogs for a few years now, and feel time it’s ready to post about the lifetime experiences I’ve had with acquiring miles & points over more than a decade. I’m not your ‘order 10,000 coins guy’ (US Mint reference), or a major credit card “churner” like some otherContinueContinue reading “thepointmaster.com has arrived”