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JetBlue TrueBlue has a new online shopping mall, ShopTrue, where members can earn up to nine points per $1 spent for shopping with over 800 participating retailers. To access the ShopTrue mall, log on… Continue Reading
Complimentary Internet access for elite members is gradually becoming the norm among hotel loyalty programs. Hyatt Gold Passport started the trend last year by offering free Internet to all elite members… Continue Reading
Chase and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently launched the Priority Club Select Visa Card offering an annual free night certificate, a 10 percent point rebate on all point redemptions, Gold Elite… Continue Reading
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BoardingArea.com blogger Ben Schlappig shares his thoughts on the value of miles and points. Continue Reading
Randy studies a recent Canadian court ruling that may change the way you value your miles. Continue Reading
Here’s a reminder that if you’re 62 or older, you can take advantage of Marriott’s Senior Hotel Discounts. You can save 15 percent or more when booking online or when calling (888) 236-2427… Continue Reading
You are probably engaged in some aspect of social media like Twitter, Facebook and travel blogs. Hotels are seeking you out among the long tail of traveler niches. Long-tail marketing reaches a socially… Continue Reading
Wyndham has introduced the new Wyndham Rewards Visa Signature card from Barclays offering a fee and no-fee version. The card with no annual fee offers a 12,000-point sign up bonus with first purchase… Continue Reading
We wrote about Delta Air Lines’ triple bonus miles offer on Delta’s shuttle service between New York and Chicago last month, and it didn’t take long for American Airlines, United and… Continue Reading