Author Archives for "Randy Petersen".
Airfarewatchdog.com, a site dedicated to listing low airfares, recently conducted a survey and asked travelers how they feel about airlines adopting a la carte pricing structures. Of the 1,600 travelers… Continue Reading
It’s a growing trend–bed and breakfast establishments are out to get repeat visits from business travelers by offering frequent stay programs. BedandBreakfast.com, which lists about 18,000… Continue Reading
Delta SkyMiles members can rack up the miles this winter when staying at Hilton properties. Hilton HHonors and Delta SkyMiles members who book and stay a minimum of two consecutive nights at any participating… Continue Reading
Aeroplan is changing some of its flight award fees. The refund fee for awards has increased 33 percent from $90 CAD to $135 and as of Feb. 1, 2009, the fee for changing a flight award will increase from… Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards members can now savor their restaurant meals even more, knowing that each bite will bring them closer to a flight award. Southwest Rapid Rewards is the latest frequent… Continue Reading
In the current economic downturn, more airlines are considering consolidation to help reduce operating costs. British Airways is in talks with Qantas about a potential merger. A spokesperson for British… Continue Reading
Hainan Airlines/Grand China Air are now partners in the airberlin topbonus program. Members of topbonus earn miles depending upon the booking class and distance flown. Discount coach fares earn 25 percent… Continue Reading
Until the end of February 2009, when you stay at a Golden Tulip hotel, you can earn double miles in the airline partner FFP of your choice. Double miles will be awarded on rack, public corporate and preferred… Continue Reading
Local governments in Japan have taken differing stances on the collection of frequent flyer miles. In June, the central government instructed all its employees to stop collecting or using miles. But a… Continue Reading
The Web site “India Today” reports that the Indian government has stated that any miles earned by government employees on official travel must also be spent on official travel. The article… Continue Reading