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Best Bets – September, 24 2004
Mexicana Frecuenta is offering what amounts to a “dos por uno” offer on award travel through Nov. 30. Simply book an award ticket through Frecuenta, and receive a companion pass for free… Continue Reading
Marriott Rewards – September, 24 2004
Once again, Marriott is offering the PointSavers Reward nights through the fall, and the Rewards program has once again extended the Ritz-Carlton PointSavers award stay promotion through Dec. 31. The… Continue Reading
US Airways Dividend Miles – September, 24 2004
US Airways’ current financial situation has caused quite a stir among worried members who fear losing their miles if the airline doesn’t survive. If you’re in this boat, the following… Continue Reading
Diners Club
Through Nov. 15, Club Rewards members who convert their points into Delta Air Lines SkyMiles will receive up to 25-percent more miles. Club Rewards members who transfer between 40,000 to 78,000 will receive… Continue Reading
60 Seconds with US Airways Dividend Miles
60 Seconds with US Airways Dividend Miles (Ben Baldanza, senior vice president, Marketing; Barry Biffle, managing director, Marketing; and John Reistrup, manager, Dividend Miles). InsideFlyer: Fares seem… Continue Reading
Cendant OK with Third-Party Web Sites
At a time when most other hotels are shying away from third-party discount sites, Cendant is charging in head first. Cendant’s Hotel Group has signed an agreement with Expedia Inc. and Hotels.com… Continue Reading
Radisson Takes Check-In Online
Radisson Hotels & Resorts has launched “Express Yourself,” the hotel industry’s first, new generation online check-in process. At the core of this expedited hotel check-in process… Continue Reading
GlobalPass Reduces Cost of Miles
GlobalPass has announced that customers may now purchase 1,000 miles online for $15, instead of the usual $20. Given that conventional wisdom “prices” a mile at about two cents, this is a… Continue Reading
Fee, Fi, Fo, Phooey
The news broke some weeks ago that United would be tacking on a $15 fee for award tickets booked anywhere other than on its Web site, and would be increasing its award change fee from $75 to $100 as of… Continue Reading