FlightFund members can now join the rest of the mileage-earning debit card carriers of the world with the newly introduced FlightFund Visa Check Card. The card is available to anyone who holds a Bank… Continue Reading
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Marriott Rewards Trains its Eye
Marriott Rewards is making tracks and offering train awards with BritRail, Eurostar and Orient-Express. Awards range from destinations such as Bangkok to Disneyland Paris — not in one journey. For… Continue Reading
Frontier Airlines EarlyReturns
If only every program offered lift tickets for 2,500 miles. Members of EarlyReturns can redeem a one-day, adult lift ticket valid at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge or Keystone for just 2,500 miles… Continue Reading
Dividend Miles Dislodges Some Policies
In Dividend Miles news, all fees are now being waived for Chairman’s Preferred members and it is now possible to redeem upgrades for 20,000 miles each way from lower fares. Members can now upgrade… Continue Reading
Aeroplan Angst
Last month we reported that Air Canada Aeroplan lounge access benefits were being dealt a severe blow. Well, less than a month later Air Canada has put a “limited” number of Maple Leaf Club… Continue Reading
Double Delight
From April 1 through May 31, one qualifying stay at any Inter-Continental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express or Staybridge Suites hotel in the United States will entitle members to double… Continue Reading
Marriott's "Take Two" versus Starwood's "Free Weekends Worldwide"
In the red corner, we have Marriott and its “Take Two” promotion, which offers two free weekend nights and Silver elite status through 2003 to members who stay three times through June 15… Continue Reading
60 Seconds with Jim Berra, Vice President of Loyalty Marketing, Starwood Hotels
have you ever wondered why Starwood Preferred Guest Platinum members don't get a free breakfast at all Starwood properties? Jim Berra, vice president of Loyalty Marketing, Starwood Hotels provides the… Continue Reading
Something Specious On the Air
Brancatelli witnesses the rumblings of a revolt in an airport club - perhaps airline advertisements aren't the most appropriate form of entertainment for the weary business traveler. Continue Reading
A Cure for the Summer-Time Blues
Your summer award travel might be that much easier to book this year, there are fewer blackout dates than ever before to contend with and several promotions to give you a leg up. Continue Reading