Keeping track of ticket changes and frequent flyer miles
I have a very hectic travel schedule - some 400 flights this year for example. Inevitably things don't always go to plan. Trips get cancelled or amended. Airlines change their schedules. Frequent flyer miles don't post properly.
I have a spreadsheet system I use to try to keep track of bookings, tickets, itineraries, frequent flyer mileage and status earning. However, given the complexities of my travel I am finding more and more it is difficult to stay on top of things. Did I get all the refunds/reimbursements I was due? Which tickets are still in credit for future rebooking and under what terms (some have change fees due and others don't, some limited to certain airline or alliance and others good for any airline, etc)? What miles have I missed?
I think I either need to overhaul my spreadsheets or find a package that comprehensively covers my needs and is easy to update (with over 100 future trips booked there is hardly a day when something doesn't change). Does anyone know of something that might work for me?
1 comment:
Just as a suggestion, my wife and i keep track of all the miles and points that we have using http://www.awardwallet.com what is kind of cool about it is that i can check my balances on my BlackBerry anytime now via their website while going directly to the award program providers most of the time doesn't work as their websites are not set up for mobile access.
Cheers!
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