An unconfirmed story is floating around that as of Jan. 15, American AAdvantage will reintroduce its elite-purchase offer. If the rumor is true, current Gold members who flew at least 15,000 elite miles… Continue Reading
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Busy Times at Alaska
As the year wound down, the folks at Seattle-based Alaska Airlines were just warming up. A quick roundup of what’s going on at Mileage Plan: Mileage Plan members can redeem miles for award travel… Continue Reading
Starwood Preferred Business
Starwood Preferred Guest has introduced a new rewards program for small to mid-sized businesses called Starwood Preferred Business. The program essentially allows businesses to accrue points from employee… Continue Reading
ATA Doubles Opportunity for Hawaii Award
Since October, members of the ATA Travel Awards program have had the opportunity to earn a free roundtrip ticket to Hawaii. All they have to do is fly the carrier’s new twice-daily service between… Continue Reading
DOT Complaints Keep Falling
It’s time for a trip down complainers’ lane — our periodic check-in with the Department of Transportation to see who’s treating their frequent flyers well. Each month, the Office… Continue Reading
Pioneers in Miles-for-Donations Mark Milestones
Mitch-Stuart, Inc., a marketing and incentive firm specializing in nonprofit organizations and small businesses, celebrated its 10th anniversary this fall by reaching two milestones: Its charitable contribution… Continue Reading
Former American CEO Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Robert Crandall, former CEO of American Airlines, was one of the first seven members inducted into the new Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame on Dec. 16. Under Crandall’s leadership, AMR Corporation,… Continue Reading
Reminder: Southwest Still Offers Online Bonus
No, it’s not the famed double-credit offer, but beginning this year, Rapid Rewards members will receive one bonus credit for each roundtrip booked at southwest.com and flown by June 30 (A half-credit… Continue Reading
Hilton Offers a Chance at Your Very Own Plane
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C. in December, Hilton HHonors is giving business travelers an opportunity to experience an alternative… Continue Reading
US Airways and Hilton Team Up for New York Visitors
US Airways Dividend Miles members planning on a visit to the Big Apple this holiday season can earn double miles for Double Dip stays at select Hilton hotels in New York City (until Jan. 31). Participating… Continue Reading

