Le Meridien Hotels recently announced an exclusive offer for Visa Signature cardholders. Now, cardholders will enjoy VIP treatment that includes complimentary room upgrades, daily breakfast for two and… Continue Reading
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Marriott Rewards – August, 31 2004
Through Sept. 30, members who successfully apply for a Marriott Rewards Visa and make a purchase with the card will receive 15,000 bonus points, Silver Elite status and one free-night certificate valid… Continue Reading
Letters – August, 31 2004
Whose Side Are You On? I just about flew through the ceiling when I saw Randy Petersen’s remarks about the availability of award flights. Whose side is Randy on: ours, or the airlines? For him to… Continue Reading
South Africa: SAA Won't Have to Ditch Partners
South African Airways will not have to end its partnerships with other airlines as part of the conditions for its Star Alliance membership, Johannesburg-based Business Day reported. News of the carriers… Continue Reading
Asia: Accor Releases Sofitel Privileges Card
Accor hotels has launched a Sofitel Privileges card in Asia, which offers cardholders benefits at 180 Sofitel hotels worldwide. The company said the enrollment strategy will focus on enrolling high-yield… Continue Reading
Europe: KLM Restricts Upgrade Purchases
As of September 1, Flying Dutchman members holding certain KLM or Northwest economy-class tickets to the U.S., Canada, Mexico or India will no longer be able to purchase an award upgrade in the Crown… Continue Reading
Middle East: Gulf Air Adds Rental Car Partners
Gulf Air has announced an alliance with Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental. Gulf Air Frequent Flyer members renting automobiles from Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Rent A Car will now be eligible… Continue Reading
Europe: No-Frills Carriers Adding Frills
Low-cost carriers have flooded the European market, and some have responded to the competition by adding precisely what separated them from full-service airlines: frills. According to The Wall Street… Continue Reading
Singapore: Valuair Launches Its Own Program
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Valuair has launched a new frequent flyer program, called “Valupoints,” under which each boarding pass will be worth a set number of points. Valupoints members… Continue Reading
Taiwan: JAA/JCB Issue New Credit Card
JCB, Taiwan’s Macoto Bank and Japan Asia Airways have announced a strategic alliance resulting in Macoto issuing the JAA/JCB Card. JAA, a subsidiary of Japan Airlines Corporation, selected the JCB… Continue Reading