Delta SkyMiles and Varig advice, the 25 milestones of the past 25 years of frequent flyer programs, and celebrity mileage runs. Continue Reading

More valuable than miles? Randy says kids are. The distinct differences of award redemption that the Award Search research finds each month, and a final salute to the name (and man) behind the Freddie… Continue Reading

Randy can't compare his mileage statement with the financial statement of Air Canada's Aeroplan. More on the mileage merger of FlightFund and Dividend Miles, and while we've all heard of mileage runs,… Continue Reading

It's Freddie time again. Yes, again. This year marks the 18th time that you, the traveling public, have rewarded the best of the best. What a long, strange trip it's been. Continue Reading

By the time you read this, the news of this year’s Freddie Awards will be old hat. With a record turnout in New York, pleasant weather and some great memories, it will be difficult to wait until… Continue Reading

As we lie around in a post-Christmas torpor, surrounded by stacks of torn wrapping paper, Randy asks: Remember when? And oh, yes ... there's someone you all should meet. Continue Reading

What do Delta SkyMiles, Le Meridien, Wyndham, Independence Air and who knows who else have in common? They are all part of Randy's perspective this month. Continue Reading

First, some kudos to Alaska Airlines for winning another award, this time in an unlikely place. Also, check out Randy's thoughts on the America West/US Airways merger. Continue Reading

We've gotten you through US Airways' problems, and United is on the mend. Suddenly though, we're faced with problems at Delta and Northwest. Don't panic ... yet. Continue Reading

Labor troubles at Northwest have WorldPerks members watching their miles nervously. Randy reflects on whether or not the current woes may be old ghosts coming back to haunt the folks in Minneapolis. Continue Reading