Ok, so it’s not exactly miles or points related, but we don’t think we’re venturing too far from our mission when we tell you about this great deal. If you book two consecutive mid-week… Continue Reading
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Priority Club Speeds Up
Stock car season is under way again. As we go to press, the good folks of Daytona Beach are being regaled with the gentle sounds of obscenely-high horsepower. Priority Club has teamed up with Visa and… Continue Reading
"Liquid Loot" to Reward Frequent Drinkers
Soda drinkers, rejoice. You’re about to be recognized. Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc. announced recently that it had struck a marketing deal with Internet auctioneer eBay. The agreement, details of which… Continue Reading
Expedia Will "Probably" Start Loyalty Program
Expedia and other travel services owned by USA Interactive will probably offer incentives to court frequent travelers, Chairman and Chief Executive Barry Diller said. According to Reuters, Diller told… Continue Reading
Loyalty Drives Hotel Choices
According to a study conducted by Six Continents Hotels, loyalty is the number one driver of repeat business in the hotel industry. The study, released in February, surveyed members of the Six Continents… Continue Reading
Medallion Members Exempted from Baggage Charge
Delta Air Lines has changed its excess baggage charges for overweight baggage. Delta will now consider any bag weighing more than 50 pounds to be overweight, and will charge $25 for bags weighing between… Continue Reading
Hawaii Imposes Airport Fee
That trip to Hawaii just got a little more expensive — expensive, that is, if you’re paying for your flight. State legislators in Hawaii recently gave preliminary approval to a bill that would… Continue Reading
And Now Introducing…
The challenging domestic alliance involving Delta SkyMiles, Continental OnePass and Northwest WorldPerks (which is hoping to secure a more kindly blessing from the DOT) may, as soon as March 1, allow… Continue Reading
Latin Trade Selects AAdvantage
In a special issue commemorating its 10th anniversary, business periodical Latin Trade named the American AAdvantage program the “Best of Latin America,” based on a survey of 70,000 executives… Continue Reading
Finally, A Legal Way to Get Cash for Miles
As business travel budgeteers tighten their collective belts, some companies are looking at their frequent flying employees as a potential gold mine of savings. According to the New York Times, cash-strapped… Continue Reading