In the January issue of Inside Flyer we wrote that many members are unaware of the Starwood 50 percent-off discount award for 1,500 points. Well, thanks to a reader, we learned that the award is actually… Continue Reading

Marriott Rewards has launched the Visa Signature card and those who sign up for the new card will receive Signature benefits — including 24-hour concierge service, no pre-set spending limits and… Continue Reading

Perhaps Alaska Airline’s spiraling stock price has provided the impetus for its newest online investment partner — ShareBuilder. Mileage Plan members will receive 2,500 miles when they open… Continue Reading

America West FlightFund has added two more mileage-earning opportunities. Members can now earn 5,000 bonus miles when buying a new or used car or motorcycle and financing through PeopleFirst.com. To earn… Continue Reading

In the red corner, we have Marriott and its “Take Two” promotion, which offers two free weekend nights and Silver elite status through 2003 to members who stay three times through June 15… Continue Reading

From April 1 through May 31, one qualifying stay at any Inter-Continental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express or Staybridge Suites hotel in the United States will entitle members to double… Continue Reading

Last month we reported that Air Canada Aeroplan lounge access benefits were being dealt a severe blow. Well, less than a month later Air Canada has put a “limited” number of Maple Leaf Club… Continue Reading

In Dividend Miles news, all fees are now being waived for Chairman’s Preferred members and it is now possible to redeem upgrades for 20,000 miles each way from lower fares. Members can now upgrade… Continue Reading

If only every program offered lift tickets for 2,500 miles. Members of EarlyReturns can redeem a one-day, adult lift ticket valid at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge or Keystone for just 2,500 miles… Continue Reading

Marriott Rewards is making tracks and offering train awards with BritRail, Eurostar and Orient-Express. Awards range from destinations such as Bangkok to Disneyland Paris — not in one journey. For… Continue Reading