In an industry where devaluation and the elimination of benefits is the current norm, AirTran Airways recently announced extended benefits for A+ Rewards members aimed at the airline’s most frequent… Continue Reading

United Airlines pulls ahead of the other U.S. carriers when it comes to baggage fees, but not in a good way. Most airlines with baggage fees are charging $25 for a second checked bag and $15 for a first… Continue Reading

Island hopping in Hawaii just took a mileage jump for Mileage Plus members. Booking an interisland award flight with United for travel on partner Island Air will now require 50 percent more miles. Prior… Continue Reading

Earlier this year, Northwest WorldPerks introduced PerkChoice, a flexible award option that allows members to use miles for one way of a roundtrip flight and cash for the return. More than one WorldPerks… Continue Reading

As of Nov. 1, 2008, Frontier Airlines passengers have to pay a $15 fee to transport a first checked bag one way ($30 roundtrip). Frontier EarlyReturns Summit and Ascent members, as well as active-duty… Continue Reading

The long-awaited moment is here for Virgin America Elevate members who are now over 500,000 strong. They can now redeem for award flights on Virgin America via the Web site or by calling the service center… Continue Reading

Until Nov. 30, 2008, Choice Privileges members can earn triple points beginning with your second stay at Mainstay Suites, Suburban, Econolodge and Rodeway Inn. Registration is not required, just provide… Continue Reading

Fortune Magazine recently ran a story about Mitchell Berns, a securities litigator from White Plains, N.Y., and his quest to fight back after experiencing a Delta delay that was “weather related.”… Continue Reading

Choice Privileges members who missed out on the program’s summer promotion to earn a $50 gas card after three stays at participating hotels are in luck–the promotion is back, with a few changes… Continue Reading

Members of American AAdvantage can earn 7,500 miles as a new subscriber to a DIRECTTV service. DIRECTTV is a new partner in the AAdvantage program and this special offer ends Dec. 31, 2008. DIRECTTV packages… Continue Reading