Category Archives: US Airways

The Travel Rewards Combo That Will Give You 100k Miles!

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Brad Christensen

Peanut butter and chocolate.  Pineapple and the grill.  Oreos and milk. Bread and cheese. Apple pie and ice cream. These are all things that are good individually, but even better in a combo.  As you might imagine, it’s no different … Continue reading →

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Take a Photo Journey of Our North Carolina Family Vacation

Posted on September 17, 2014 by wpengine

Not very long ago I talked with you guys about our fun family vacation that we had planned to visit Eastern North Carolina. We used the benefit from the US Airways MasterCard to book the flights. My job paid for … Continue reading →

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One Credit Card Application, Two Vacations for Two People

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Brad Christensen

If you’re like the majority of people, you’ve dabbled with frequent flyer miles.  You probably have a small balance with one airline and you may even have a card that gives you miles.  Maybe once in the past five years … Continue reading →

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How to book your US Airways Companion Certificate

Posted on August 28, 2014 by wpengine

Hurray!  Your US Airways Companion Certificate has arrived!  You’re excited to book your trip, but you realize that the fine print on this thing is crammed on the page.  This thing has more rules than the English language, so buckle up … Continue reading →

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Boise State Fans Fly to Atlanta for Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game for $124

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Brad Christensen

In 2011, I thought I’d save some money by flying standby on a buddy pass with a pilot friend of mine to see the Boise State/Georgia game in Atlanta.  I should have known better, but at that point I was … Continue reading →

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Vacation Homes in Orlando

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Brad Christensen

I love hotels.  I really do.  But when I have a big group and I can make it work, there’s nothing like staying in a vacation home. Any time we have more than two couples, I try to make it … Continue reading →

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Buy One Flight, Get Four Free: A $900 Family Vacation for Five

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Brad Christensen

Sheldon wrote an excellent post about the greatest gift you can give your spouse, one that won’t wither, or be consumed and then disappear – the gift of travel and the memories that come with it.  And if travel is … Continue reading →

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