The Upgrd Podcast

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast Welcome to another episode of the UPGRD podcast. In this travel podcast we discuss the recent change in management at United with Jeff Smisek's departure and a new CEO appointment. Are you a past United customer who left for greener pastures? Is this a change for the good, might you return?

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast We revisit a popular topic in this week's frequent traveler podcast: some of the better travel credit cards and your credit score. We're joined by Stefan to talk about: We only scratched the surface of many common credit card questions. What questions do you have for a future episode?

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast We're back! And this week our miles and points experts discuss the inaugural American Airlines 787 flight from Dallas to Chicago. We talk about the best business class seats, the airplane and the events on the day. In addition we mourn the loss of RedBird for manufactured spend and (re)introduce you to the current UPGRD crew.

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this frequent flyer podcast we are joined by Captain Denny to discuss customer service, the Captain Jason Dahl scholarship and frequent flyer news. Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants only and do not reflect the views of their employers.

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast Our frequent flyers review our airline predictions from last year and prognosticate on upcoming airline and hotel promotions and changes in 2012. Although our crystal balls were somewhat clouded in 2011 a little bit of glass cleaner helped clarify everything for this year.

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast Join our frequent flyers as we discuss the closure of SpanAir, the bankruptcy proceedings of American Airlines, and recent hotel and airline promotions including: Delta may make run at US Airways US Airways evaluates merger with AAendSpanAirfree wine and beer in international economyEarn up to 44,000 points

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this week's frequent flyer travel podcast we discuss the recent airline news and changes many airline mileage programs including: US Airways 100% mile bonus is backsellingBritish Airways miles devaluationfuel surcharges for Aeroplan US Airways raises price on purchased miles againBen summarizedInk BoldChase Sapphire Preferred

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this frequent flyer podcast we discuss Matthew's secret connecting city, some special offers, and then answer listeners questions. Topics include: Delta Club PassesUnited Club Passes

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this week's frequent flyer podcast, we are joined by Nicholas Kralev to discuss his new book Decoding Air Travel. We discuss how you can construct your own airfare by looking at the airline tariffs and inventory buckets and why you should be loyal to one airline alliance to maximize your benefits. In addition we cover some current promotions: business class upgrades is back Do you have any tips for finding the lowest airfare? Let us know in the comments...

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this week's frequent flyer podcast we are joined by Rick, frugal travel guy, to discuss churning credit cards for the most frequent flyer and hotel points. Listen as we discuss: database Got any credit card churning tips? Let us know in the comments below.

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this week's frequent flyer podcast we are joined by Allen of Corporate Flight Management to discuss their new program socialflights.com. On social flights, individuals can group together to secure a corporate jet to fly to the same city. Groups are formed for special events (sporting event, shopping etc) and contract together to use the plane bypassing all the headaches of commercial flying. More interestingly is the ability to fly on an empty leg (when...

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast In this episode of our frequent flyer podcast we welcome Seth from The Wandering Aramean blog to discuss: inaugural Starwood SPG new promoPromotionsUnited's new boarding procedure Aeroplan award changes Award ticket fee changes on UAto 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: flightBehind the scenes tour at SFOAircraft Interiors Expo card 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 mileage run 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 March 26voting We'd love your feedback and...

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 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.

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 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: first class award 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: slimline seats on Lufthansapasswords safegiveaway 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 spendingAeroplanNewWho has the best first class service? And you answers and questions at airlineanswers.com