Has American Express left home without its Web site? A visit to the “What’s New” section of the credit card giant’s Membership Rewards Web site boasts that, for the first time,… Continue Reading

We’ve written about the change Hertz made to charging renters to help fund the cost of miles … and so have many others. But what has not been written about is that we believe that the American… Continue Reading

At press time, federal regulators were expected to make a decision on the three-airline code-share agreement between Delta, Continental and Northwest. In late October, federal regulators extended their… Continue Reading

Former Louisiana insurance commissioner Jim Brown made a trip to federal prison in Oakdale, La., on Oct. 16, but not without some last-minute mileage arrangements. Brown, who was convicted in 2000 of… Continue Reading

By year’s end, AirTran plans to roll out an automated version of its frequent flyer program. As it stands now, customers have to use the Pony Express to send in their paper ticket receipts in order… Continue Reading

On the first day of Christmas my program gave to me: One thousand points for enrolling in Hilton’s HHonors program. This offer is good through the end of the year and needs to be done online at:… Continue Reading

Internet travel service Travelocity announced Oct. 15th the introduction of “Travelocity Preferred Hotel Perks,” an addition to its 120,000-member loyalty program. Hotel Perks offers room… Continue Reading

American Express announced recently the release of four new charge cards, each specifically tailored to meet the needs of the points and miles crowd. The Rewards Green card, Preferred Rewards Green card,… Continue Reading

American AAdvantage has launched a new program, shareAAmiles, that gives members the option of transferring miles to another member’s account. The shareAAmiles program allows a member to transfer… Continue Reading

After years of staying behind the curve, LaQuinta has announced a new rewards program that gives customers 10 points for each dollar spent at their hotels. In its sleepy past, LaQuinta offered its customers… Continue Reading