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Hi guys,I'm Steve, the founder of iFLYflat. Happy to answer any questions you have.My business is primarily aimed at helping business owners and selected individuals with a full service to help them get the most out of their points. It is like Financial Planning for Points.My customers are genera...

I remember see that the AMEX Platinum Charge card travel insurance policy covers frequent flyer points bookings, they made a point of it in their 'features' booklet when they raised the annual fee from $900 to $1,200.

The only real answer you will get is by calling the airline - call United, as you are using their miles.Even if you see availability in your searches, its doesnt mean they can have access to it.

I read that they changes the terms and conditions - now only valid for UAE addresses,

I see the trend to be part of an alliance with extra partners to fill your unique gaps.I have not seen any examples of an alliance member pulling out of that alliance to just have bi-lateral partnerships, as its revenue would drop off a cliff, no airline can survive such a move.The alliance relat...

Ive heard of a few cases where a Virgin Atlantic points booking flying Upper Class, was reaccomodated on Cathay Economy - thats not a deal I would accept.In this case I would want my points and taxes back, and rebook myself on a partner.

No need to worry or take any immediate action, your Virgin Atlantic points remain safe, unless they take the path of British Airways, where they no longer accept Australian accounts (unlikely).There is a whole list of airline partners which you are use your points on; and there are hotel partners...

Upgrades are totally pot luck (if you have no status), that's part of the excitement of travel.If you want certainly, then the key is to maximise your points earning and book a business class flight outright with points and enjoy the full suite of the premium services from Express checkin to Expr...

i would say SQ has the best deal.A good amount of frequent flyer seats and a low points cost - though they do charge a hefty fuel tax surcharge.Also watch out for SQ 3 year wolling expiry of points (though you can extend once for a small fee)Steve - iflyflat

Agree with the calling, they are quite helpful and nice on the phone and you can book straight away - though it will cost you the fee and the on-hold time on the phone (if they are busy - unless you call in the dead of the night). But you get to keep your sanity.In additon to ExpertFlyer, KVS, an...

Tough one you have as United are being very tight with their saver award seats (which is what US Airways can access). You can consider going via Beijing.You wont be able to pair this with an Oneworld flight, as you cant have half / half, and US airways is a roundtrip price.The option will be to c...

Because frequent flyer programs are a structured marketing program to drive more commerical business, that is their sole purpose.Commercial decisions are always their first priority, hence why different airlines alliance commitments and reciprocity are applied differently.IMO Airlines always look...