Choice Privileges members can now use their points to pay for their purchases at Overstock.com. You simply shop as you normally would and then click the RewardsPay / Choice Privileges option as payment… Continue Reading

United Airlines has opened a new Global Services reception lobby at Newark Liberty International Airport for its top frequent flyers offering personalized check-in and travel services for invitation-only… Continue Reading

Southwest Airlines customers can now book flights to the airline’s first international destinations including nonstop flights between Atlanta and Aruba or Montego Bay, between Baltimore/Washington… Continue Reading

Although not specifically related to frequent travel loyalty programs, Forrester Research has released the results of its Customer Experience Index 2014, and Southwest Airlines ranked #1. With a score… Continue Reading

In this month’s Award Watch we write about the change Wyndham Rewards recently made to the program’s redemption amounts for frequent flyer miles being cut in half without warning. Members… Continue Reading

American Express has announced that as of May 1, 2014, they will be eliminating the foreign transaction fees on Delta SkyMiles credit cards. This will save cardmembers a 2.7 percent foreign transaction… Continue Reading

Hilton HHonors members can earn up to 9,000 points with the Weekend Rewards promotion for stays between Feb. 1 and April 30, 2014. The name of the promotion is a bit of a misnomer because HHonors members… Continue Reading

Marriott Rewards members can now redeem points for Cosmopolitan Identity points, which can be used at the Las Vegas resort for room upgrades, spa visits, slot play and dining. Marriott Rewards points… Continue Reading

As of March 1, 2014, Amtrak travelers with reserved coach and Acela Express business class reservations must cancel their reservation at least 24 hours prior to the train’s departure in order to… Continue Reading

Emirates is a partner in the Virgin America Elevate program and members can earn double Elevate points every time they fly Emirates from the U.S. in any cabin to any destination through May 15, 2014… Continue Reading