It’s finally here. After 16 years of Randy’s harping (and, frankly, a lot of solid work and testing by the good folks in Minneapolis), Carlson Hotels has announced the introduction of an elite-level… Continue Reading
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British Airways Gives Executive Club A Facelift
In an effort to simplify and improve the Executive Club program, British Airways has announced sweeping global changes. Prior to this initiative, Executive Club was one of the most complicated programs… Continue Reading
After the Flood (How United and US Airways Are Recovering From Frequent Flyer Disaster)
Seven months ago, Dividend Miles members lived in fear of drowning with their miles in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of US Airways. Told to burn their miles by most of the media and experts, those that held… Continue Reading
Don't Buy the Lies
Joe's convinced that, should the nation go to war, the Big Six will have their hands out again. He isn't buying their sob stories and doesn't want you, the taxpayer and passenger, to buy them either. Continue Reading
Best Bets – March, 27 2003
Best Western continues to astound. Gold Crown Club International members who stay two times at any Best Western hotel in the world between April 16 and June 20 and pay for their stay in full with a MasterCard… Continue Reading
AAdvantage Expands Online Award Booking
American AAdvantage has been crowing about its “increased online award destination options” lately, but it’s hard to tell exactly what they mean. Once you cut through all the marketing-speak… Continue Reading
Hilton HHonors – March, 27 2003
For some time now, Hilton HHonors has been offering some astounding package deals with its VIP-only Vacation Rewards. The “Aloha Spirit” package, for example, awards six free nights at the… Continue Reading
Midwest Miles
You’ve certainly heard it mentioned by now, but among the new changes at the program-formerly-known-as Midwest Express Frequent Flyer is a new partnership with American Airlines and Air Jamaica… Continue Reading
British Airways Executive Club – March, 27 2003
As part of its sweeping changes to the Executive Club program, British Airways has introduced “Part Cash Part Miles,” which allows members to use a combination of BA miles and cash to pay… Continue Reading
America West FlightFund – March, 27 2003
If you’re buzzing around on America West this spring, keep this in mind: FlightFund members who make four roundtrips before May 23 will be able to take a friend to Mexico for free. You must book… Continue Reading
