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In the last International Edition InsideFlyer, we reported that the cost to upgrade SAS flights with points had increased. Recent news from the program includes a postponement of a points increase for… Continue Reading
Elite members of goldpoints plus can now enjoy complimentary wireless Internet and free hot beverages for two when visiting any participating Radisson Blu, Radisson Edwardian and Park Plaza in Europe,… Continue Reading
Sweeping changes have been made to airberlin topbonus. As of April 1, 2009, airberlin topbonus members will now collect more status and award miles on flights with airberlin and NIKI depending on the… Continue Reading
“We know the system performs better when it’s less stressed by high passenger volume.” – Dean Headley, associate professor of marketing, commenting in an annual Airline Quality… Continue Reading
At press time, United announced that Star Alliance upgrade awards will again be available for Mileage Plus members. These awards have been M.I.A. for quite a while now so the news should come as a welcomed… Continue Reading
IHG and Starwood are ready for round two in … Hotel Wars. This time, it’s not about the bonus points, it’s all about the free nights. Think of this as even faster free nights. First… Continue Reading
Many American Express cardmembers have seen their cards cancelled because of the credit crunch, or for “risk reasons.” And with the card’s deletion came the deletion of all their Membership… Continue Reading
TrueBlue members who take two trips to Boston between now and May 31, 2009 can receive a free ticket to Cancun, Aruba or anywhere else JetBlue flies. Members completing two roundtrip flights between Boston… Continue Reading
The transatlantic route connecting the U.S. and the U.K. is a highly competitive market, especially when it comes to attracting high-paying business travelers. British Airways was the first airline to… Continue Reading
Bill Marriott was recently quoted in The Washington Post as saying, “One in every eight jobs in the United States is linked to travel and tourism, the U.S. Travel Association has found. Meetings… Continue Reading