Miles. We’ve all got them. But are we using them? Since the birth of the first frequent flyer program in 1981, an estimated 11 trillion miles have been awarded. Of those, less than 400 billion —… Continue Reading
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Asia Miles Teams Up With Points.com
Cathay Pacific’s reward program, Asia Miles, recently announced a new partnership with Points.com, a Toronto-based promotional points exchange program. Asia Miles members in North America can now… Continue Reading
Travelocity Unveils Hotel Perks
Internet travel service Travelocity announced Oct. 15th the introduction of “Travelocity Preferred Hotel Perks,” an addition to its 120,000-member loyalty program. Hotel Perks offers room… Continue Reading
AirTran Getting in Step With the Big Guys
By year’s end, AirTran plans to roll out an automated version of its frequent flyer program. As it stands now, customers have to use the Pony Express to send in their paper ticket receipts in order… Continue Reading
We Likely Missed It
At press time, federal regulators were expected to make a decision on the three-airline code-share agreement between Delta, Continental and Northwest. In late October, federal regulators extended their… Continue Reading
Amex Asleep at the Wheel?
Has American Express left home without its Web site? A visit to the “What’s New” section of the credit card giant’s Membership Rewards Web site boasts that, for the first time,… Continue Reading
Miles for Meetings
Looking for a holiday retreat from which you’ll return with more than just a few bad ties and a fruitcake? Participating Holiday Inns are offering a chance to earn 20,000 bonus points or 5,000 airline… Continue Reading
Let the Shopping Begin, Part II
If just the thought of a steak makes your mouth water, wait until you try out this promotion. WorldPerks members can earn 14 miles for every dollar spent this holiday season on Omaha Steaks. Simply register… Continue Reading
Let the Shopping Begin
Delta SkyMiles credit card members can earn double miles for every purchase made with their SkyMiles/American Express card on weekends through Dec. 31. This special deal is good for everything you buy,… Continue Reading
Take Your Pick, SkyMiles or WorldPerks for EarthLink Internet Subscribers
You can now earn up to 8,000 bonus Delta SkyMiles by signing up with EarthLink Internet service. You’ll automatically receive 5,000 bonus miles when you sign up for either EarthLink Dial-Up or EarthLink… Continue Reading