Spring has sprung and Starwood is springing a great promotion for Preferred Guest members. Through May 31, members will earn double points (four Starpoints per dollar spent) beginning with a second stay… Continue Reading
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United Mileage Plus/TedClub
Most Mileage Plus members probably weren’t thrilled when they heard the news that United was starting up a discount airline. Their initial reaction probably went something like “Hmmm, a financially… Continue Reading
Letters – March, 29 2004
A first-class flyer laments the decreasing value of sitting in the front of the plane, and an exit-row traveler thinks something's not quite special in the air. Continue Reading
Intelligence – March, 29 2004
American earns kudos from Latin American readers at the same time it enters into a partnership with Mexicana. Continue Reading
GlobalPass Innovates
The much heralded GlobalPass program was introducing at press time, a unique new angle on award redemption. Apparently the program has partnered with the Amedeus Click&Book reservation system, and… Continue Reading
Executives: "We Don't Deserve Loyalty"
Hundred of executives from around the world were polled recently, and almost half claimed their companies don’t deserve their customers’ loyalty. The survey, conducted by New Jersey-based… Continue Reading
SEC Reports: Just the Facts
How much does your award cost the airline? It does, after all require fuel, service and food (sometimes) to get you from point A to point B. As of April 1, all publicly traded companies, including the… Continue Reading
Kimpton Pumps Up the Perks
Kimpton Hotels recently made news when it announced that members who stay 15 times in a calendar year are granted access to “The Inner Circle,” the benefits of which include a direct-dial… Continue Reading
Aeroplan, Amex to Allow Transfers
American Express Bank of Canada has announced that Aeroplan has joined Membership Rewards as its newest points transfer partner. Effective immediately, American Express corporate and consumer charge cardmembers… Continue Reading
Varig Unveils New Card
Brazil-based Varig Airlines has released a new credit card — the Personnalite Mastercard Platinum Card. Successful applicants earn 10,000 points with their first purchase, and one point per U.S… Continue Reading