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Frontier EarlyReturns has begun offering members the option of buying or “gifting” miles online. Under the new program, called “FastMiles,” members can purchase up to 10,000 miles… Continue Reading
It had to happen, didn’t it? Southwest Rapid Rewards has announced that its “bonus credit for online booking” promotion, originally slated to end on Dec. 31, has been extended to April… Continue Reading
Asiana Airlines has teamed up with Marriott Rewards, and now you can earn up to three Asiana Bonus Club miles for every one U.S. dollar spent at more than 2,400 Marriott hotel properties worldwide. To… Continue Reading
There’s nothing like shopping to remedy a case of post-holiday blues. Chin up, because now Marriott Rewards members save $200 off British Airways’ lowest transatlantic Club World business-class… Continue Reading
Your membership in Southwest Rapid Rewards is worth a little more than easy free flights, particularly if you’re playing tourist this winter. Rapid Rewards members can receive a 20-percent discount… Continue Reading
Less smile for the miles for OnePass members; Amex Membership Rewards become less mobile; kudos for Continental and Marriott; Midwest Miles swings those partners 'round and 'round; and more... Continue Reading
American business travelers continue to use the Internet to book travel, yet many of them still use “offline” services when making itinerary changes, according to findings from a new survey… Continue Reading
In a change that Canada’s Aeroplan claims is “in line with current airline and travel-industry standards,” members will soon see the cost of canceled trips rise. Beginning Jan. 17, Aeroplan… Continue Reading
A few readers have expressed concern over the numbers used in our last cover story (“Be Our Guest,” November 2004). In that article, we used three consumer profiles — high-spend, moderate-spend… Continue Reading
Through Dec. 31, OnePass members can transfer miles to any other account for a service charge of $7.50 per 500 miles through the MilePass program. There’s no limit to the amount of miles that can… Continue Reading