It seems every year frequent travel programs introduce new award options, and take away old ones. We take a look back through the years, and through the charts, in search of the awards that rank as the… Continue Reading
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Review: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Cathay Pacific has a unique way of looking at frequent flyer programs. Its nuts-and-bolts mileage-earning program, Asia Miles, doesn't even require you to fly Cathay! Get the dish on Hong Kong's carrier… Continue Reading
Review: Southwest Rapid Rewards
An in-depth look at Southwest Rapid Rewards, a program that marches to the beat of its own drummer. Continue Reading
Letters – February, 26 2004
An international traveler and (former) AAdvantage member has some choice words about upgrade availability on American, and a retired United flight attendant has concerns about the way his former employer… Continue Reading
Don't Look a Gift Card in the Mouth
From the moment the miles-and-points game was invented, mileage junkies have been on the lookout for ways to beat the system. Recently, they seem to have stumbled upon a doozy. For months now, banks across… Continue Reading
Brancatelli on Travel – Miles and Sense
It's all about value. Joe gives you his take on some of the best and worst ways to spend your hard-earned miles and points. Continue Reading
Wise Flyer – February, 25 2004
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Opening Remarks – February, 25 2004
The Fine Print The emails and letters started to flow into my office in early February. Most were so well written they did not raise the ire of my new spam filter — so every last one of them landed… Continue Reading
Amtrak Guest Rewards – February, 25 2004
While Amtrak struggles to keep its head above water, one thing is evident: Amtrak understands the importance of its loyal customers. Year in and year out, Guest Rewards members are offered some of the… Continue Reading