Evidently, the fact that 2004 is a leap year has escaped the attention of many in the travel industry. Many would-be travelers have reported that, when calling for reservations for Feb. 29, 2004, the… Continue Reading
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Radisson Offers Up to 50,000 Points
Radisson Gold Points members can earn up to 50,000 points in as little as three months. Earn 100 Gold Points for every dollar spent on gifts and flowers purchased at FTD.COM. Visit online or call 1-800-SEND-FTD… Continue Reading
HHonors Members Earn Double Credit with Southwest
Through Dec. 30, Hilton HHonors members can earn Southwest Rapid Rewards double credit for stays at over 600 participating Hilton HHonors hotels. Mention the “YY” plan code for Hilton, Hilton… Continue Reading
Delta Offers Double Miles to Georgia Members
Delta Air Lines is offering Georgia SkyMiles members double bonus miles for paid non-stop Delta flights between Atlanta and 49 airports through Dec. 15. To be eligible for double miles, SkyMiles members… Continue Reading
United Doubles Elite Qualifying Miles — For a Price
United Airlines is offering Mileage Plus members the opportunity to earn double elite qualifying miles on all paid United flights through Dec. 15. But you’re going to have to pay for the privilege… Continue Reading
Air Canada Reduces Elite Miles on Tango Fares
Air Canada has implemented accumulation changes on certain booking classes for flights within Canada, largely in response to the fact that the low-fares offered by Tango are now available on most routes… Continue Reading
Elite Status Matching
Editor’s Note: The following is an extremely valuable bit of news and opinion compiled by Gary Leff, a long-time friend of and contributor to Inside Flyer. As we approach the end of a benefits year,… Continue Reading
Delta Increases Award Levels
SkyMiles members may have noticed a small, but disturbing little addendum in the October newsletter. Under “program updates,” a polite little paragraph reads as follows: “Effective March… Continue Reading
Cendant Hotels Launches "TripRewards"
Cendant Hotels — the force behind such well-known brands as Howard Johnson’s, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge and Wingate Inns — has finally launched its cross-brand loyalty program, TripRewards… Continue Reading
In Search of a Strategy: The Changing Face of Elite Status
In the new world order of frequent flyer programs, all things elite are not created equal. Some programs are redefining what it means to be, and to become, elite. Is this the frequent flyer version of… Continue Reading