Randy comments on this month's "Interview Issue" commentators. And he seems to think that you should all belong to the Choice Hotels Privileges program. That and much more... Continue Reading

Comments on the best new credit card products, The More Store, award availability on program partners (read who the culprit is), America West/US Airways and WebFlyer's new shopping-for-miles tool. Continue Reading

How could Randy let the 24th anniversary of the birth of frequent flyer miles slip by? He's got some explaining to do. And he goes off the deep end dreaming of redeeming nearly 45 million points in the… Continue Reading

It's been a year since the last Freddie Awards, and Randy contemplates what has happened to past and present winners. Then, after clearing his throat, he proudly announces the "Randy's." And if time is… Continue Reading

After mentioning his love for April and the Freddies, Randy seems smitten with is bride-to-be and the idea that there may be some differences in just how the look at mileage accumulation, and the "hands… Continue Reading

A little light reading -- specifically, the fourth-quarter financials of three major airlines -- prompts a lesson in financial liability for frequent flyer programs. Continue Reading

Randy sticks like glue to a coming-unglued US Airways, declares United's prepaid travel plan to be Randy-worthy, thinks Amex and Diners Club are up to much good, chats about Aeroplan and BA, and of course,… Continue Reading

"Burn or earn" is STILL a burning question; whole lotta hooking up, and breaking up, going on in hotels; getting ready for Freddie and more. Continue Reading

The frequent flyer program that saved an airline. The US Airways Dividend Miles watch. The Starwood apology. The holidays. The words of Randy Petersen. Continue Reading

Randy remembers events 13 years ago this month. It wasn't pretty. He has thoughts on United's "pay to accelerate" elite requalification in addition to his usual US Airways watch. Continue Reading