Author Archives for "Randy Petersen".
Is it possible that low-fare carrier AirTran (currently firmly enmeshed in the Southeast and along the Atlantic Seaboard), is going international? It’s not only possible, it’s true …… Continue Reading
Summertime and the reading is easy. What better time to sit down with marketing executives of frequent flyer programs around the world and ask the questions you want answered? "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome… Continue Reading
Hyatt’s Faster Free Nights is back! Hyatt Gold Passport members can earn a free night after every two stays before Sept. 30 when they pay with a MasterCard. This perennial Freddie Award contender… Continue Reading
EarlyReturns members itching to jet off for a vacation have until Oct. 10 to get to Mexico for fewer miles. Members can travel to any of the five Mexico destinations Frontier serves for only 15,000 miles… Continue Reading
The Norwegian fjords, Buckingham Palace, Glasgow Castle … you have to admit, it sounds a little more impressive than a car ride to see the world’s second-largest ball of twine. If you’re… Continue Reading
St. Andrew may be the patron saint of Scotland, but St. Andrews Old Course appeals to golfers of all nationalities. Located in Scotland, St. Andrews is the oldest golf course in the world, packed with… Continue Reading
For some time now, Dividend Miles has offered off-peak award travel at reduced redemption rates. Now though, if members wish to take advantage of these off-peak awards, they will be required to book them… Continue Reading
Summer vacation time is here, and once again, Marriott has lowered the points required to stay at some of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. As part of its Summer PointSaver promotion,… Continue Reading
For as long as we can remember, Hilton HHonors has piled on both the points in their hotel guest program as well as the extra bonus miles for your frequent flyer program — going so far as to register… Continue Reading
Starbucks Coffee has signed on with Points.com, allowing members of the Internet points-exchange program to spend miles on coffee. For example, 10,000 American AAdvantage miles or US Airways Dividend… Continue Reading