Author Archives for "Randy Petersen".
It’s been 50 years since JAL made its first leap over the Pacific, and to celebrate the anniversary of that milestone, JAL is offering five full months of bonus miles. Through May 31, Mileage Bank… Continue Reading
So maybe the pure and pristine powder of Colorado is not in your plans for this winter, but some skiing is. If you’re a Marriott Rewards member, then you’re in luck. Rewards members can book… Continue Reading
Dividend Miles members who are planning a ski trip to Vail, Colo., this winter have a nice little discount waiting for them at the Vail Marriott Resort and Spa. Through the beginning of April, Dividend… Continue Reading
Preferred Guest members: You’ll save no matter what direction your vacation plans are taking you. From scuba diving in Baja, Mexico, to experiencing the glorious canals of Venice, Preferred Guest… Continue Reading
Hiltons are teaming up everywhere. While socialite and erstwhile “film star” Paris Hilton was teaming up with Lionel Richie’s daughter on reality TV, the brains behind the Hilton HHonors… Continue Reading
A disillusioned reader wonders just what "status recognition" means when it comes to airline partnerships, and another comes to the defense of programs that have raised the bar for elite qualification… Continue Reading
For the past few months, Spanish carrier Iberia has been actively improving its Web site. Most recently, the airline announced that, effective immediately, Iberia Plus members are able to book award flights… Continue Reading
As we commence the new year, Tarom Romanian’s SmartMiles program will be introducing two new features. Though details have yet to be finalized, the program will begin to offer “package”… Continue Reading
Standard Chartered, Qatar’s first bank, has teamed up with MasterCard and Emirates to launch a co-branded Standard Chartered Skywards credit card. The credit card gives the cardholder one Skywards… Continue Reading
Congratulations are due to the Lithuanian Airlines Amber Miles program, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. Though the airline itself was launched in 1991 (LAL was the first airline of a… Continue Reading