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Earn Silver Elite status for 2004 by flying two roundtrips before Dec. 31 on America West’s new nonstop coast-to-coast service. Service from LAX to New York/JFK and Boston Logan International has… Continue Reading
A recent survey conducted on behalf of Wyndham International finds that female travelers aren’t exactly overwhelmed by their treatment by the travel industry. The survey examined the perceptions… Continue Reading
Starwood Preferred Guest has introduced the Starpoint Purchase Plan. Members can visit online to purchase Starpoints starting at $25 for 500 points — and through the end of the year, point purchasers… Continue Reading
Hotel Rewards by iDine has quietly been offering the best mileage-earning opportunity for frequent guests in the industry since May 1. Just register a credit card, and every dollar you spend on that card… Continue Reading
iDine Rewards Network Inc. has formed a relationship with Travelweb, a leading travel distribution company, to expand iDine’s hotel rewards offering. iDine began incorporating thousands of U.S… Continue Reading
America West has emerged from its proverbial smoke-filled room to announce FlightFund program changes for 2004. The most startling: FlightFund will now split its awards between long haul (over 750 miles)… Continue Reading
In September, executives at Continental OnePass announced changes to its elite qualification system for 2004. While OnePass members expressed their dissatisfaction with the changes, members of other airline… Continue Reading
United has announced changes to its Mileage Plus program for 2004, and oddly enough, the resulting uproar you hear is not grumbling, but cheers. While programs like Delta SkyMiles and Continental OnePass… Continue Reading
Finally, another option for all you Aeroplan members looking to burn some miles and at the same time avoid the fuel surcharge that accompanies Aeroplan’s award tickets. Recently, Aeroplan hooked… Continue Reading
As a Starwood Preferred Guest member, you have a plethora of awards from which to select. But at some point you just have to ask yourself, ‘What am I in it for?’ If you’re saving in… Continue Reading