The Upgrd Podcast

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this episode of our frequent flyer podcast we welcome Seth from The Wandering Aramean blog to discuss: A recap of the Frequent Traveler Awards and Luncheon Lufthansa A380 SFO inaugural Starwood SPG new promo AAdavantage 30th Promotions Save 30% on new AAdmirals club membership Enter to win a trip around the world United's new boarding procedure Damian: Asiana First from ICN to FRA, LH first class terminal and his Cruise in Asia Changes to AA million miler program Aeroplan award changes Award ticket fee changes on UA Transfer Amex to CO? Where does your springtime travel take you? Let us know in the comments below.

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this episode of our frequent flyer podcast we discuss some recent trips and airline news including: Captain Denny flight with a number of travelers from Flyertalk Behind the scenes tour at SFO before the flight The upcoming frequent traveler awards and frequent traveler University Matthew's visit to the Aircraft Interiors Expo 100,000 mile BA card is back Cuddle class more like Claustrophobic class?

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this week's frequent flyer travel podcast we catch up on the current mileage redemption, elite status, and airline industry news. We discuss: Free Star Alliance Silver Status (offer now dead) - what did that get you? Matthew's newest mileage run Delta SkyClub video during earthquake United E-Certs now valid on Continental flights 2011 Hyatt Promotion Transfer miles and status between United and Continental Continental eliminates free snacks Lifetime Red Carpet Club Membership - worth it? Captain Denny flight March 26 Milepoint Frequent Traveler Awards voting now open We'd love your feedback and comments on the above. What mileage runs have you booked? Are you participating in the Hyatt Promotion? Did you merge your Continental and United account yet? Let us know!

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this week's month's quarterly podcast we discuss taking a bump on oversold flights and the compensation involved. We discuss: Air New Zealand SkyCouch US Airways Bump Compensation woes Getting your name on the list to volunteer for bumps Typical compensation for the airlines we are familiar with and more What airline bumps have you had? What was your compensation from the airlines? 

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast Following on from our review of last year's predictions, we are back to discuss out frequent flyer predictions for 2011. Unfortunately due to some breaking news during recording, the episode is cut a bit short. We try to discuss: If the combined United and Continental will keep four tiers of elite status or three What types of Double Elite Qualifying Promotions (if any) there will be this year Next stops for Virgin America and more... We recorded this a few weeks ago, so some info may be out of date already!

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this week's frequent flyer podcast we take a look back at our predictions this time last year including The United Airlines unlimited domestic upgrade program (UDU) The merger of United and Continental Airlines and more... What predictions do you have for 2011? Let us know below.

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast Happy New Year from all of us on the Upgrd Podcast. In this week's frequent flyer roundtable we discuss the recent irregular airline operations due to weather and some recent trips including: Matthew's first class award on Swiss Airlines The northeast blizzard and its effect on everyone's travel plans Additional ideas on what to do during irregular operations Do you have tips for traveling during a blizzard? Let us know below...

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this frequent flyer podcast we discuss travel news and recap the mergers between Delta / Northwest and Continental / United. We discuss: The new slimline seats on Lufthansa Keep your passwords safe on airline and hotel sites Boingo giveaway - make sure you leave a comment! The current state of the Delta and Northwest airlines merger The changes at United and Continental airlines as they merge What changes have you seen in the merged airlines? Leave us a comment below!

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this week's frequent flyer podcast we answer listener questions, questions from airlineanswers.com and talk about some recent news including: in free american express spending Aeroplan to require segments for status on AC New Cathay Pacific seats Irregular Operations on An Award Ticket Of all the US domestic airlines. Who has the best first class service? Does American AAdvantage have a "soft landing? and more... And you answers and questions at airlineanswers.com

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this week's travel gift podcast we discuss some recent news and ideas for the hard to buy for traveler including: Matthew on abcnews. American Express $25 Small Business Promotion Mark's Tech Travel Gift suggestions Some of our suggestions including: Digital Luggage Scale Personal Safety Alarms for your hotel Quickpod travel tripod and our favorite, although no longer made, Playmobil Security Checkpoint What are some of the holiday travel gift ideas you have? List them below.