United's new bombshell, Mileage Plus Choices, means looking at the future of frequent flyer programs in a whole new way. We go inside this important new program and look around the globe at other ways… Continue Reading

They may not have begun as a drawing on a napkin and they may not be dot-com wonders. But frequent flyer programs have come a long way and carved their own niche these past two and a half decades. Continue Reading

First and business class equates to more space, better service and faster mileage accumulation, but all of this comes at a price -- be it in the form of money or mileage redemption. We tell you when it's… Continue Reading

Whether you're a million-miler or a new mileage consumer, these seven habits of highly effective frequent flyers will help you survive and thrive in today's world of miles and points. Continue Reading

Small- to medium-sized businesses are another niche for themarketing mavericks at frequent flyer programs. Fortunately the programs do not hinder the accumulating efforts of individual frequent flyers,… Continue Reading

With most airline flights full of paying passengers, it might come as a surprise that there's hope that you, too, can really get the award you want. But it's not always an easy fight. Continue Reading

Predictions are a bit like the people who make them: no two are the same, some are fantastic, others mundane. Good predictions can serve as a roadmap; bad ones can serve as a source of humor years down… Continue Reading

They may not have begun as a drawing on a napkin and they may not be dot-com wonders, but frequent flyer programs have come a long way and carved their own niche these last two decades. Continue Reading

What do you get the frequent flyer who has everything? Well, in years past we might have suggested the gift of miles, a packet of segment upgrades or a lounge membership. Assuming you've followed our… Continue Reading

The fourth entry in a continuing series, this month we rate the Web sites of Starwood Preferred Guest, Continental OnePass, Northwest WorldPerks and US Airways Dividend Miles. You might be surprised which… Continue Reading