In our last issue, we reported that Northwest WorldPerks had offered to extend the elite status of deployed military personnel for another year in view of recent world events. We were hoping the other… Continue Reading
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National Car Rental Terminates Award Program
As of May 15, National Car Rental is terminating the award program component of Emerald Club. National was the first car rental company to introduce its own award program back in May of 1987. The program… Continue Reading
Inside Flyer Calls On Frequent Flyer Programs to Waive Award Cancellation Fees
Times are uncertain and the airlines are suffering as a result. Bookings are down, and there appears to be little hope of a significant upturn, at least not until the question of an impending war is resolved… Continue Reading
Are Mileage Plus Members "Creditors?"
As United readies its reorganization plan, attorney D. Michael Kratchman of Southfield, Mich., is considering getting in on the act. Mr. Kratchman currently represents five Mileage Plus members who are… Continue Reading
Hilton Lets You Double Up
Hilton HHonors is kicking off the spring by giving you a choice. Until May 31, HHonors members can “opt out” of the acclaimed double-dipping (earning both HHonors points and airline miles,… Continue Reading
Carlson Hotels Unveils Elite Level for Gold Points Rewards Network Members
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
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