Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can earn a 30 percent bonus when you buy miles for yourself or someone else through July 15, 2010. If you buy miles as a gift, the recipient will receive 30 percent… Continue Reading

Delta has introduced a new program for members of its private jet subsidiary, Delta Air Elite, which comes with the following benefits: complimentary SkyMiles Diamond Medallion status for you and a companion,… Continue Reading

Delta SkyMiles members will now earn 100 miles per day on all qualifying Hertz rentals, up from the industry standard 50 miles per day. Medallion members will earn 200 miles per rental day. Until Sept… Continue Reading

Bank of America, while still a strong player in the airline loyalty program credit card market, is ending its partnerships with a couple hotel partners. The bank ended its relationship with Choice Privileges… Continue Reading

Hilton’s Jeff Diskin, senior vice president for global customer marketing, was recently interviewed by Nicholas Kralev for ON THE FLY and had some interesting things to say about Hilton HHonors… Continue Reading

Amtrak Guest Rewards members can earn up to 1,700 bonus points for completing transactions with partners. Shop with a participating retailer such as 1-800-Flowers, Audience Rewards, Barclay’s Wine,… Continue Reading

Conde Nast Traveler, reporting on how airlines watch for terrorists, says frequent flyer program details, such as how often a FFP member changed their address, has been used to flag possible terrorists… Continue Reading

“After a 2002 brouhaha, the IRS said it wouldn’t tax miles unless taxpayers convert them to cash. Ever notice how perks important to Congress escape the tax man’s heavy hand?.”… Continue Reading

In February 2008, we asked a few questions about mergers for our monthly AirPoll survey and it’s interesting to note that those who responded indirectly predicted the merger between Delta and Northwest… Continue Reading

US Airways Dividend Miles members can earn 50 percent bonus miles on hotel stays, car rentals or converting points into miles through July 31, 2010. Registration is required at http://insideflyerus.wpengine.com/link/?2621… Continue Reading