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Sama, the newest airline in Saudi Arabia and the first low-cost airline in the country, has launched a Frequent Flier scheme where members can get a free flight after every nine flights taken during a… Continue Reading
Members of bmi diamond club have new credit card options. The American Express Credit Card from MBNA offers 1.5 miles for every #1 spent on the card and new cardmembers will get 20,000 bonus miles when… Continue Reading
As reported in The Olympian, Rep. Chris Hurst of Washington state had this to say about frequent flyer programs: “Will the consumers receive what they paid for? Or was this just a slick game of… Continue Reading
Delta SkyMiles is offering bonus miles to your friends and family when you transfer miles into their accounts. Until March 31, 2008, SkyMiles will give an extra 20 percent bonus per transaction, and if… Continue Reading
Marriott Rewards members who have selected Delta SkyMiles as their earning preference will receive 2,500 bonus miles for their second and third stays completed between March 1 and May 31, 2008. In addition,… Continue Reading
United Airlines announced a new checked bag policy that will affect some passengers who do not have elite status in United Mileage Plus or Star Alliance. Beginning May 5, 2008, travelers flying on nonrefundable,… Continue Reading
Delta SkyMiles members can earn 10,000 bonus miles for subscribing to the getAbstract book summary service. The service provides unlimited access to in-depth summaries of leading best-selling business… Continue Reading
We recently came across an unusual case of someone getting upgraded mid-flight, although we don’t recommend you try this method yourself. A 27-year-old woman was upgraded to business class after… Continue Reading
Omni Select Guest members can earn triple Amtrak Guest Rewards points after completing two qualifying stays at Omni Hotels between now and March 30, 2008. Registration is required and you can earn triple… Continue Reading
As we reported in our August issue, Marriott is working with boutique hotel innovator, Ian Schrager, to create a boutique hotel brand for Marriott. Recently, the name of the boutique brand was announced… Continue Reading