Alaska's Mileage Plan continues to find its own special place in frequent flyer hearts. We take a look at this award-winning program, and offer our take on its strengths and weaknesses. Continue Reading
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Opening Remarks – April, 27 2004
OK. So you don’t even want to read what I have to say. You just want to flip those pages to see who won this year’s Freddies. Fine. But in case you’re now finding your way back to this… Continue Reading
InterContinental Priority Club Rewards – April, 27 2004
The early bird always gets the worm. If you need further proof of this point, try booking an award ticket on a few airlines (who will remain un-named) on short notice. Priority Club members, consider… Continue Reading
Marriott Rewards – April, 27 2004
Chicago, Chicago, it’s our kind of town — especially this time of year, when the Cubbies are in action again and spring sales are in full swing. Through May 30, Rewards members will save 15… Continue Reading
Fairmont Presidents Club – April, 27 2004
Presidents Club members have come to expect the finest in accommodations, and that is exactly what they will receive when staying at Fairmont’s newest property, The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort… Continue Reading
Best Western Gold Crown Club International – April, 27 2004
You’ve just settled into your seat and are patiently waiting for the airplane to finish loading, when you glance out the window and see “Joe Bag-Thrower” carelessly tossing around your… Continue Reading
Continental OnePass/Northwest WorldPerks – April, 27 2004
Through May 31, OnePass members can once again transfer miles to any other OnePass account for a service charge of $5 per 500 miles. Members can transfer miles to only one account and can receive miles… Continue Reading
Letters – April, 27 2004
Not everyone is having difficulties getting the awards they want. Two satisfied AAdvantage members speak up in defense of their program, and tell us why American remains their airline of choice. Continue Reading
Malaysia: Developing News
Malaysian Airlines will decide in three months whether to join a global airline alliance, according to new managing director Ahmad Fuaad Dahlan. “For strategic reasons, we have to look at the possibility… Continue Reading
U.K.: Marriott Introduces Visa Platinum
Marriott has released a Platinum Visa card exclusively for Rewards members living in the U.K. The card earns two Rewards points per pound on Marriott purchases, and one point per pound on all others… Continue Reading