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United and Chase have introduced a new form of currency into the miles-and-points game: United Mileage Plus Choices. Choices are essentially a type of point earned by using the Mileage Plus Visa, and… Continue Reading
June 1983 — Alaska Airlines launches Gold Coast Travel, its first frequent flyer program. June 1986 — Sheraton launches its hotel guest program, Sheraton Club International. June 1986 —… Continue Reading
United's new bombshell, Mileage Plus Choices, means looking at the future of frequent flyer programs in a whole new way. We go inside this important new program and look around the globe at other ways… Continue Reading
06 /8 Alaska Mileage Plan’s Spring Award Sale ends. Members can save 5,000 miles on the usual 20,000-mile Coach Saver award for travel between Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, Reno or Denver and any… Continue Reading
If you’ve been considering a new American AAdvantage credit card, now’s the time. Until June 30, members who successfully apply for a new Citi/AAdvantage MasterCard will earn 25,000 bonus… Continue Reading
Lufthansa has added two new types of awards to its schedule: One-way and Children’s awards. One-way awards run about 75 percent of a regular award. They’re available only on flights operated… Continue Reading
Hilton HHonors has announced changes regarding reward categories and the discontinuation of airline rewards. Effective immediately, you can book even longer reward stays. HHonors has extended the number… Continue Reading
News of the weird: Air Canada Aeroplan recently implemented a change that defies reason. Beginning earlier this spring, members wishing to pick up reward tickets or certificates at Air Canada or Air Canada… Continue Reading
When United Mileage Plus issued a press release entitled “New Benefits and Changes,” those fluent in marketing-ese knew something was amiss. The release, which was conspicuously issued late… Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic has launched Flying Club Buy Miles, which allows members to purchase up to 25,000 miles in a calendar year, in increments of 1,000. Members can purchase 1,000 miles for #30 ($56). Members… Continue Reading