British Airways Executive Club is pursuing its North American customers with a vengeance, offering one of its richest mileage bonuses ever. U.S. and Canadian members who complete at least one transatlantic… Continue Reading
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Carlson Hotels Launches New, Cross-Brand Loyalty Program
Say what you want about Minnesota winters, but don’t think that North Star Staters are idle while the snow flies. Minneapolis-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide (think Radisson, Park Plaza and Country… Continue Reading
Prepaid Elite – Only From Mileage Plus
Buying elite status is nothing new, but buying a whole year’s worth of travel in advance and picking up the perks right away? That’s precisely what United Mileage Plus is allowing members… Continue Reading
This Month in History
Feb. 1983 – The first frequent flyer program by a Hawaiian-based airline is introduced by Hawaiian Airlines – Gold Plus. Feb. 1986 – The Holiday Inn Priority Club program officially… Continue Reading
American AAdvantage/Citibank
American AAdvantage Citi MasterCard holders know that one of the unique values of the card is the discounted mileage awards offered exclusively to AAdvantage MasterCard holders. Every quarter, members… Continue Reading
Amtrak Guest Rewards – January, 20 2005
OK, it may not be the greatest award option to come down the tracks, but it’s darn convenient. Amtrak Guest Rewards members can now pick up their award tickets at the station. Simply place your… Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic flying club – January, 20 2005
Through March 31, flying club members can obtain discounts for booking awards travel online. Members will receive a discount of 1,000 miles for economy bookings, 1,500 miles for premium economy bookings… Continue Reading
Northwest WorldPerks – January, 20 2005
Hawaii seems to be sending plenty of lousy weather to the mainland this winter. The least we can do is ship a few folks back their way. Take a vacation to the islands for fewer WorldPerks miles with Northwest… Continue Reading
Marriott Rewards – January, 20 2005
Planning a winter vacation? Now through March 31, Marriott Rewards members can save up to 33 percent off normal points requirements at participating Marriott hotels. Just can’t seem to get enough… Continue Reading
Report: Hotels Winning Battle with Online Brokers
The war between hotels and online travel agencies is far from over, but hotel operators appear to be getting the upper hand, according to a new report by Rebecca Mowbray of the Times-Picayune (New Orleans)… Continue Reading