I wrote 155 posts in June. Some of them were fun, some were minor notes or links to what other people were talking about. When others have said all there is to say on a subject, and I don’t feel I can add anything useful or unique, I’ll often just link to what they’re writing.

But there were also – I think – some posts that were especially useful or interesting.

Looking back on June, I hope you were happy with some of the posts and got something out of them. I thought I’d pull together some that were my favorites from the month and share them with you this morning. I’ve broken them up into five categories:

Deals

• How to get Hilton Gold status and make money while doing it.
  
• How to buy Hilton HHonors gold status for $30 – or less
  
• Wow: $1700 international first class fare between Boston and Seoul roundtrip
  
• The best credit card bonuses for June
  
• Air Koryo’s $9 mistake fare is systemwide and even works for business class (though real, this was tongue-in-cheek)
  
• 17,000 Singapore Airlines miles for $10, a Krisflyer shopping portal mistake I figured would not be honored
  
• American Airlines 100,000 mile credit card signup bonus still alive
  
• There are 3 great Alaska Airlines Visa offers — which is best?

Getting the most out of your miles and money

• The ultimate guide to constructing award tickets using American Airlines miles
  
• Outstanding availability for four business class seats to Australia on your choice of dates
  
• American is charging you too much money for British Airways awards. Here’s how to save.
  
• A glitch to avoid fuel surcharges on American Express Transfer Partner Aeroplan
  
• Here’s the new game plan for non-elite flyers traveling on United
  
• A frequent flyer program you should learn about with some of the cheapest premium cabin awards out there
  
• How to book British Airways first class awards without fuel surcharges
  
• How to book British Airways awards when taxes and fees are $0, and booking Jpaan Airlines award space well into the future
  
• The new pattern for finding 2 first clss seats on American’s premium transcon flights
  
• You can no longer transfer American Express points to whomever you wish
  
• Take your whole family to Paris – first class awards wide open on American
  
• Which hotel program is most rewarding for your nights?
  
• Managing British Airways Avios award bookings to get all of your benefits
  
• Know which websites will find award space for you — and which won’t

Reflections on Travel

• I’m flying economy more and more… and loving it.
  
• Here’s why the Park Hyatt Maldives is my favorite resort in the world
  
• Why Kuala Lumpur is one of my favorite food cities.
  
• How to avoid being denied boarding when your e-ticket breaks
  
• My favorite flight in the world: Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong – New York JFK

What to Expect from Miles, Points, and Status

• Insights from American’s Suzanne Rubin on What’s Next for the Program
  
• American and US Airways introduce reciprocal elite upgrades. Here’s how it will work.
  
• United just destroyed its frequent flyer program as a way of rewarding travel on United

Travel Industry and Government

• United announces the elimination of garlic bread and ketchup. That’s how desperate they’ve become.
  
• The Department of Transportation wants to let airlines off the hook from honoring mistake fares, because blogs.
  
• Businesses shouldn’t stand for revenue-based frequent flyer earning
  
• Another airline decides to light money on fire with all business class service to Paris
  
• American to reduce the size of new Boeing 777-200 business class cabin
  
• Inside Gogo Inflight Internet’s All Access Day
  
• The future of hotel room service

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