In an effort to simplify and improve the Executive Club program, British Airways has announced sweeping global changes. Prior to this initiative, Executive Club was one of the most complicated programs… Continue Reading

Diners Club Club Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards have released their respective annual Rewards Catalogs. The Diners Club catalog (55 pages) and American Express catalog (83 pages) are… Continue Reading

It’s finally here. After 16 years of Randy’s harping (and, frankly, a lot of solid work and testing by the good folks in Minneapolis), Carlson Hotels has announced the introduction of an elite-level… Continue Reading

We’ve always loved transfer bonuses. When you’re talking about free miles, who wouldn’t? And we’re pleased to see this one from Best Western’s Gold Crown Club International… Continue Reading

Hilton HHonors is kicking off the spring by giving you a choice. Until May 31, HHonors members can “opt out” of the acclaimed double-dipping (earning both HHonors points and airline miles,… Continue Reading

Marriott Rewards members who stay five separate times at any of more than 2,300 Marriott hotels from March 15 through June 15 will receive a free two-night getaway good through 2003. To become eligible,… Continue Reading

As United readies its reorganization plan, attorney D. Michael Kratchman of Southfield, Mich., is considering getting in on the act. Mr. Kratchman currently represents five Mileage Plus members who are… Continue Reading

What does an engineer know about frequent flyer programs? Quite a bit, at least according to E. Larry Beaumont, author of “How To Be a Frequent Flyer — Version 2.0.” Beaumont, a professional… Continue Reading

Times are uncertain and the airlines are suffering as a result. Bookings are down, and there appears to be little hope of a significant upturn, at least not until the question of an impending war is resolved… Continue Reading

American Airlines announced that its shareAAmiles program, which enables members of the AAdvantage program to transfer miles to another member’s account, would resume for a limited time. The current… Continue Reading