Joe's thrilled with Aer Lingus" new low-fare structure that allows passengers to save thousands of dollars through simple re-routing. Will the large American carriers sit up and take notice? What do you… Continue Reading
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Opening Remarks – November, 01 2004
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
Letters – November, 01 2004
Award availability continues to be a hot topic. A reader from a smaller market points out that things don't get any easier if you're off the beaten path. Continue Reading
Study: Pay Off That Balance on Your Mileage-Earning Cards!
A recent study from CardTrak indicates that co-branded miles-earning credit cards may not be all they’ve cracked up to be, at least for the “average” consumer. CardTrak examined the… Continue Reading
Double Stuff at Econo Lodge and Rodeway
Ubiquitous economy-level hotels Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn are offering double miles (triple credits if you’re a Southwest Rapid Rewards member) or double EA$YCHOICE stamps on stays through Nov… Continue Reading
US Airways Offers "Free Ticket" for Transatlantic Flights
Until Dec. 15, a transatlantic business-class trip on US Airways will earn a free domestic coach trip. Dividend Miles members who fly Envoy Class to US Airways European destinations ( Amsterdam, London,… Continue Reading
Marriott Joins With Asiana
Marriott Rewards and Asiana Airlines announced a new partnership today allowing Marriott Rewards members to earn Asiana Club miles with stays at Marriott hotels. Asiana Airlines is Marriott Rewards’… Continue Reading
Continental, Rewards Network Double the Bonus
Until Nov. 30, Continental OnePass members can earn up to 2,500 extra miles through Rewards Network (formerly iDine). After registering, members will earn double miles – up to 20 miles per dollar… Continue Reading
Focus On Upgrades (2005)
The strategy is clear. United Airlines has decided that changes to their popular Mileage Plus program will evolve around upgrades. But not just any upgrades, given that even some of the low-cost airlines… Continue Reading
Alaska Teams Up With Delta
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Delta Air Lines have signed a comprehensive marketing agreement to provide customers with a wider array of destinations and benefits. The agreement provides for the carriers… Continue Reading