Search for Cheap Airfare Like a Pro: Part 4 – ITA Matrix Advanced Routing Codes

To really become an expert at searching for cheap airfares using ITA Matrix, you'll need to learn about advanced routing codes. These are codes you input into the "Enter Routing Codes" box on the main search screen, between departure city and destination.  Advanced routing codes allow you to do very specific searches! Entering Advanced Routing Codes Allows You to Be VERY Specific About Your Searches I'll show you some of the more common codes and how to use them.  And where you can find more!

Just Announced: Frequent Traveler University & Frequent Traveler University Advanced Dallas

The 1st Frequent Traveler University of 2015 will be held in Dallas from April 17, 2015, to April 19, 2015! You can learn from your favorite bloggers (including me!) as they explain how to best use your award miles to travel, how to find cheaper airfare, and how to earn elite status faster. Take a Dip in the Pool After Sessions at the Frequent Traveler University DFW April 16, 2015, to April 18, 2015 And you can chat with likeminded folks who love miles and points as much as you do!  Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 am Central Time, and they sell out quickly!

Act Fast: Tickets Available for Frequent Traveler University Advanced in Minneapolis!

Want to learn the insider secrets of the miles & points hobby?  Good news! Via Rapid Travel Chai, registration is now open for the Frequent Traveler University Advanced event in Minneapolis, June 9 to June 11, 2017. And there are a limited number of tickets available for $249! Learn How to Earn Lots of Miles & Points and Get Even More Big Travel With Small Money at Frequent Traveler University Advanced! Here are the details.  Let's see if you should consider going.

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Frequent Traveler University Advanced Tickets on Sale Now!

Here's your opportunity to be part of 1 of the largest miles and points events ever! Frequent Traveler University Advanced runs from December 4, 2015, to December 6, 2015, in Newport Beach, California. And there are only 150 tickets available at $249 each. The Next Frequent Traveler University Runs From December 4, 2015, to December 6, 2015 Here's how to book your tickets!

Secret Way to Save BIG on Certain American Airlines Flights!

Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers.  Before you book your next American Airlines flight, you'll want to check if you can get a steep discount using your AMEX Platinum card. Because via The Points Guy, American Express and American Airlines have a partnership that can save you money on certain paid flights. AMEX and American Airlines have not published details of the partnership.  So I called AMEX Platinum Travel Services to learn more. And for certain routes, I found airfare was cheaper, especially in Business Class, by booking over the phone with the AMEX representative. AMEX Platinum Cardholders Might Find Great Deals on Certain American Airlines Flights, Especially Business Class, by Booking Through AMEX Platinum Travel Services I'll share more details about the potential for savings on American Airlines flights.