As many of you know, we’ve followed the Wolens v. American Airlines case for many years. Well, the case has finally been settled. And, at the risk of insulting the efforts of those who steered the… Continue Reading

If our calculations are correct, the recent news that US Airways just gave member Judith Luck of Hanover, VA a 100,000-mile bonus for being the one millionth subscriber to their E-Statement program means… Continue Reading

Proving that there is more than one way to earn a mile from telephone partners, Delta SkyMiles and US Airways Dividend Miles have begun to offer miles to members who use Nextel Wireless phone service… Continue Reading

Are you getting tired of the branded hotels? Are you unable to tell by the room decor whether you are in Cairo or Chicago? Boutique hotels have been slow to tempt business travelers with miles, but The… Continue Reading

If you’re like every other reader of this magazine, it’s safe to assume that you would love to see another six zeroes and a one added to any of your travel program accounts. Well, one program… Continue Reading

Sun Country made a big splash last month when they added several new trans-continental flights. The flights depart Washington D.C./Dulles and via Minneapolis/St. Paul they head to Los Angeles, San Francisco… Continue Reading

After seeing the 2001 Sprint/Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America mentioned in a motorcycle magazine, Ron Berg knew it was something he wanted to be a part of. So he bid 305,002 of his Worldperks miles… Continue Reading

AA Today Shipper Rewards is the latest AAdvantage accrual partner. Customers who use AA Today Door To Door same-day shipping product can earn 1,000 miles for their first shipment and 500 miles for each… Continue Reading

Life just keeps getting easier for AAdvantage elites. Now, AAdvantage elite-level members have the option of checking in for their flight by telephone – and they can earn up to 1,500 miles for doing… Continue Reading

In the June 21 edition of USA Today/The Forum, an interview with Don Carty, chairman of American Airlines reveals this quote about frequent flyer programs. “Q: American pioneered frequent flyer… Continue Reading