# American Airlines (AA)
Introduction to American Airlines Miles (1): Earning Miles
I’ve always been a loyal AA fan. One reason is that AA was the first U.S. airline I really got to know. Another is that the nearest major airline hub to where I live is AA’s home b...
My Orlando Disney Guide — Summary: A 4-Night, 5-Day Disney Trip for $500 per Person
You might be wondering how one Disney trip could turn into so many guide posts. The reason is simple: when you’re traveling as a beginner, everything feels new and worth sharing wi...
My Orlando Disney Guide — Flights: SFB to a Small City
To keep things interesting, I’m putting the booking story for our flight from Orlando to a small city in this post. It took several twists and turns before this ticket was finally...
My Orlando Disney Guide — Flights: ORD-MCO
You’ve probably seen plenty of Disney guides online already. On sites like Mafengwo and Qyer, travel experts have written page after page of incredibly detailed tips, which really...
Two AA-Related Updates Today
Update 1: SPG transfers to AA are getting a 20% bonus. Link here. (7.1-8.7) Update 2: The sign-up bonus on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World EliteTM Mastercard® (abbreviated...
An Urgent Award Booking Story: How I Booked a $3,000 Flight for $225
Today I want to share one of my flight award redemption experiences from last year. It was truly a last-minute, high-pressure situation. Would I get my passport back in time? Would...
A Quick Comparison of Major Points Programs
This article only introduces some of the more popular points programs and a few higher-value ways to use them. For the most detailed lists of redemption options and ways to earn po...