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United Airlines is testing new radio-equipped bag tags on Chicago flights by asking 1,000 members of United Mileage Plus to use the tags. The participating travelers can check-in online or at a kiosk… Continue Reading
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article asking, “What if Uncle Sam Takes Over Your Bank?” and among the results such an action might bring about was the following statement: “Government-owned… Continue Reading
United Airlines raised the annual membership fees for Red Carpet Club lounge access, effective Feb. 28, 2009. And if you normally pay for a lounge membership with miles instead of cash, be prepared for… Continue Reading
United Airlines saw premium cabin demand decline by 25 percent during the last quarter of 2008, primarily in international markets. But before you start getting excited about your extended chances to… Continue Reading
Customers of Virgin America can now offset the environmental impact of their flights via a credit card swipe and touch screen on the seatbacks in the planes. This is the first airline to offer this capability… Continue Reading
Northwest Airlines has made a number of significant changes to the WorldPerks program in recent months as it gears up to merge with Delta Air Lines SkyMiles. Some of the unpopular changes include the… Continue Reading
Southwest Rapid Rewards members can now earn one-half of a credit on each Teleflora order that costs between $34.95-$99.99 and one full credit for each flower order that costs $100 or more. So, that “Red… Continue Reading
Through June 30, 2009, members of Virgin Blue Velocity have the chance to win one of four prizes, including a trip to outer space with Virgin Galactic, valued at 25 million Velocity points. For every… Continue Reading
Gulf Air has introduced online flight award redemption at www.gulfair.com. If you wish to purchase miles or redeem your miles for upgrades or partner award flights, you must still do so over the phone… Continue Reading
Join bmi Diamond Club before March 31, 2009, and you can choose between triple status and triple destinations miles on all bmi flights you take before April 30, 2009. Status miles will give you a jump… Continue Reading