How often do you actually benefit from the battles that go on in Washington? Now you can. No, we’re not talking about the politicians. We’re talking about upstart Independence Air, a new airline… Continue Reading
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Northwest WorldPerks Mileage Transfer
Through the end of the year, WorldPerks members can transfer 5,000-10,000 miles to up to three recipients, at a cost of $0.01 per mile plus a $25 processing fee. In all, members are allowed to transfer… Continue Reading
American Airlines and Mexicana Begin Codeshare Flights
American Airlines and Mexicana de Aviacion began codesharing on each other’s flights between the United States and Mexico, the first phase of a wide-ranging codesharing arrangement. In this first… Continue Reading
Marriott Sets New Record For Hotel Loyalty Programs
On May 10, Marriott International, Inc. welcomed Ms. Karen Evans of Virginia as its 20-millionth Marriott Rewards member — making it the first hotel program to break the 20-million member mark… Continue Reading
Air Canada's Aeroplan Moves to Improve
Aeroplan recently introduced a second category of air rewards — Aeroplan Avenue Rewards — which offer members a greater selection of reward seats in Hospitality Service on all Air Canada routes… Continue Reading
United and Safeway Offer Grocery Miles Incentive in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Residents of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia who enroll in Mileage Plus and GroceryMiles, a joint program with United and Safeway, can now earn a $25 discount travel certificate from United. The… Continue Reading
Private Jet Loyalty Program Launched
US Bank and MarquisJet have launched a new loyalty program for high-end passengers on privately chartered jets. “Stratus Rewards,” an invitation-only program, gives members the opportunity… Continue Reading
Dallas Bonus on Delta
Flying through Texas soon? Bold enough to visit the home state of Continental and Southwest on (gasp!) another carrier? It just might be worth your while. Through June 30, make a paid Delta flight connection… Continue Reading
Crow Spotted Onboard United Flight
No, this isn’t another animal-lost-on-airplane story. For one flight, and one flight only, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Sheryl Crow, played to a sitting-room only audience (until,… Continue Reading
Feline Frequent Flyer Finally Finds Family
For almost three weeks, a frequent flying feline traversed the United States in the hold of an airplane, after escaping its carrier. When owners Guenther and Ingrid Koelbl flew from Phoenix to Philadelphia… Continue Reading