Like a perennial flower, British Airways and American Airlines are making their annual appearance. The airlines are seeking approval from U.S. and European Commission antitrust regulators to cooperate… Continue Reading
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Letters – December, 02 2002
Reader John T. Reilly asks why he can't earn miles with a promotion he received in a program mailing? Continue Reading
Paradise Lost, Humility Regained?
Brancatelli gives advice on retaining elite status in today's unpredictable economic climate. Continue Reading
Air France Frequence Plus
Air France, a prominent member of SkyTeam, has been offered $1 million as a marketing incentive to begin flying between Denver and Paris. Air France is not the only carrier to be approached, United Airlines… Continue Reading
HawaiianMiles – December, 02 2002
Redeem online for a roundtrip ticket between Hawaii and San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles or Las Vegas for 30,000 miles. To avail of this mileage requirement you need to book online… Continue Reading
Delta SkyMiles – December, 02 2002
Through Sept. 16, SkyMiles members will be able to reach several destinations within the United States for just 15,000 miles. Fly to Austin, Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas, Dallas/Love Field, Dallas/Fort… Continue Reading
American AAdvantage – December, 02 2002
Save up to 25,000 miles with the fall sale being offered to AAdvantage members flying Cathay Pacific. Through Oct. 31, you’ll only need to redeem 40,000 miles for a trip from North America to Hong… Continue Reading
Alaska Mileage Plan – December, 02 2002
Save 5,000 miles when you redeem a Coach Saver award to Mexico or to select destinations in Canada, Alaska, Arizona or Nevada. Five destinations in Mexico are on offer — Los Cabos, Mazatlan, Puerto… Continue Reading
Air Mail
What are Americans missing out on? The U.K. Membership Rewards program is discussed. Also, is Emerald Club losing any credence with its members? Continue Reading
Influence
In 1981, "loyalty programs" were seen as a means to an end -- that end being to attract and hold on to customers in a free-agent market. As the programs expanded beyond everyone's expectations, it appeared… Continue Reading