Southwest Airlines recently said they plan to up the cost for Early Bird Check-In from $10 to $12.50 sometime this year and now, the airline has announced a way for customers to buy into the “A”… Continue Reading

If you have sucumbed to the lure of a quick mileage boost through acquiring a credit card you don’t really want or need after the bonus miles have posted, Mommy Points at BoardingArea.com recently… Continue Reading

A Washington state travel agent has been charged with stealing nearly 3.7 million frequent flyer miles from her well-traveled clients to redeem for flights for herself and her family over a period of… Continue Reading

Expedia Rewards has announced that “new and exciting changes” will be announced throughout the year “to provide you with an upgraded experience and enhanced benefits.” Members… Continue Reading

One of the challenges loyalty programs face is guessing the percentage of points that members will ultimately redeem and estimating the value of those points. American Express Membership Rewards is betting… Continue Reading

Over 38 charities received a minimum of 25,000 miles through United MileagePlus 10 Million Charity Miles Giveaway. United MileagePlus members and members of the public were invited to vote for their favorite… Continue Reading

Starting March 5, 2013, members of Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) will have to shell out more cash and more points for the program’s Cash & Points hotel room awards (except for Category 7 hotels,… Continue Reading

As we go to press, Travel bloggers are abuzz with news of new “Crossover Rewards” coming from Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) and Delta SkyMiles. The program allows elite-status members of… Continue Reading