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Part 2 of the most comprehensive look at hotel elite programs-EVER. Over 25 hotel loyalty programs from around the world are compared by basic member benefits and how they serve their elite members. Continue Reading
Sardines My pet peeve when flying is that there are too many small jets (Embraer, Canadair) with passengers packed in like sardines! I don’t mind them for short flights, say two hours or so, but… Continue Reading
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Effective Jan. 19, 2010, Chase will no longer partner with American AAdvantage and AAdvantage members will no longer be able to earn miles for opening a home equity loan or line of credit with Chase …… Continue Reading
We’ve heard reports of another phishing scheme aimed at American Airlines AAdvantage members. The spam campaign informs members that they will receive $100 or $50 and 25,000 miles for completing… Continue Reading
Through March 31, 2011, Delta SkyMiles members can earn 2,000 miles per stay at participating Hilton Worldwide Hotels. Register prior to your stay at http://www.HHonors.com/moreskymiles Continue Reading
Effective March 1, Delta Gold Medallion members will be upgraded to SkyTeam Elite Plus status. Until then, Gold members will receive Elite status, the entry-level elite tier in SkyTeam. As an Elite Plus… Continue Reading
JetBlue launched the Go Places Facebook application and JetBlue TrueBlue members could earn 25 points each time they completed a check-in at an official JetBlue airport location via Facebook Places as… Continue Reading
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has conducted a study that shows credit cards that offer rewards points or cash back prompt consumers to spend more and accrue more debt. The report states that just… Continue Reading
Corporate travel managers are reporting that airlines are tightening up on granting elite status as part of corporate travel negotiations. The general consensus is that the airlines do not want the corporate… Continue Reading