Consumer Reports, the much-respected mainstay of consumer advocacy and information, reported in its May issue that frequent flyer programs have demonstrated a decidedly “disappointing” trend… Continue Reading
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Aeroplan Credit Card Picture Clears Up (For Now)
Despite a five-bank “horse race” to land the lucrative Aeroplan Credit Card contract, it appears the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce will continue to issue the popular card. On May 14,… Continue Reading
Northwest Reintroduces Fly Free Faster
It’s back, and it’s still a pretty good deal. Evidently, April showers now bring Northwest WorldPerks’ Fly Free Faster promotion. For three years now, WorldPerks members have been able… Continue Reading
Animals As Frequent Flyers
Continental OnePass has announced that through the end of the year, when you travel on the same Continental flight as your pet, you can earn additional miles. Just fly your pet on Continental via PetSafe… Continue Reading
American Express Gets Personal
American Express announced an expansion of its Membership Rewards program called “Your Reward,” which will allow all eligible enrollees to create their own unique redemption experiences. Amex’… Continue Reading
GlobalPass Mile-onaires, Take Note!
Way back in 2000, GlobalPass (then known as LatinPass) made an offer few could refuse. By flying at least one international segment on each of 10 LatinPass partners, flying at least three segments on… Continue Reading
United Looks for a Few Good Elites
Premier United Mileage Plus members can earn as many as 29,000 elite qualifying miles with United’s latest offer. Here’s the deal: Premier members can earn 3,000 elite qualifying miles just… Continue Reading
Aeroplan Blazes New Trail; Members Ask "What in Blazes?"
That “free” travel award just got more expensive. As of July 1, award travel through Air Canada’s Aeroplan might be as much as CA$75 more. The program announced that beginning April… Continue Reading
Kelloggs: Snap, Crackle … Oops!
Cereal giant Kellogg’s ran afoul of a few thousand mileage junkies last month when a computer glitch resulted in erroneous emails proclaiming the recipients winners of 25,000 AAdvantage miles. The… Continue Reading
Attention, Penny-pinchers
Who’s got the cheapest miles? The answer, of course, depends on what you’re looking for. Right now, five of the Big Six airlines (wherefore art thou, Continental?) allow program members to… Continue Reading
