Points are disappearing in the Southern Hemisphere, replaced by dollars, in a frequent flyer transformation that ties freebies with spending. Air New Zealand may well have let the genie out of the bottle… Continue Reading
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InsideLook — Aeromexico Club Premier
For a program that seems to genuinely please its members, Aeromexico''s Club Premier doesn''t seems to get much press. This month, we''ll try to change that, as we examine the largest frequent flyer program… Continue Reading
Intelligence – November, 01 2004
British Airways hooks up with Hilton, Delta announces a new charity partner, and Air France codeshares with Qantas...just another month in the world of partnerships. Continue Reading
Wise Flyer – September, 24 2004
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InsideLook — Hilton HHonors
When it comes to earning, few programs can beat Hilton HHonors, the originators of the "Double Dip." This month we take a look at a world leader that continues to command the loyalty of millions. Continue Reading
Opening Remarks – September, 24 2004
Looking for solutions in all the wrong places. Randy questions the "smarts" behind the new 15,000-mile awards. Continue Reading
Northwest WorldPerks – September, 24 2004
Back in April of 2001, when then NWA president and CEO, John Dasburg, moved on to take the CEO position at Burger King, some wondered how an airline industry executive could possibly help turn around… Continue Reading
Cendant TripRewards
TripRewards members who purchase Amtrak tickets and travel through Nov. 19 will receive a 20-percent discount on the price of the tickets. That’s the good news. Unfortunately this offer is not valid… Continue Reading
American AAdvantage – September, 24 2004
All 46 million AAdvantage members have been invited by Marriott to spend a week in Aruba and experience the grand opening of Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club. That must be one very large Surf Club. Members… Continue Reading
Amtrak Guest Rewards – September, 24 2004
If you have children approaching college age, you know how difficult it can be to choose the right college. Apparently, the good people at Amtrak understand this as well, and are offering free travel… Continue Reading