Drowning in a sea of red ink, ANC, parent company of both Alamo and National Car Rental, recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — meaning that they are trying to manage their debt and remain in… Continue Reading
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MilePoint.com and Marriott Hook Up
Marriott now offers MilePoint.com members the opportunity to use their miles to pay for 10 percent of the cost of Marriott Cheques. The Marriott cheques can be purchased in denominations of $50 and $100… Continue Reading
Membership Rewards Dilutes Awards in Canada
On Dec. 15, the Membership Rewards program in Canada will change the conversion rate for converting points into Delta SkyMiles and Continental OnePass miles. Points currently transfer to miles on a one-to-one… Continue Reading
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
The leaves won’t be the only things dropping this fall. Through Dec. 13, Alaska Mileage Plan members can take advantage of a 5,000-mile reduction on the cost of Coach Saver awards to Mexico and… Continue Reading
US Airways Dividend Miles – August, 20 2002
US Airways has filed for Chapter 11, but Dividend Miles is still going full steam ahead and is slashing prices on select awards. Dividend Miles E-Statement subscribers can fly first class between the… Continue Reading
Radisson Gold Points
For those who have not given up on collecting Gold Points, here is an easy way to add 500 points to your account. Simply go to http://www.goldpoints.com and change your email address. Rumor has it you… Continue Reading
Expanding Online Features
Slowly but surely more and more frequent flyer programs are adding online award booking tools to their Web sites. Continental OnePass and Midwest Express Frequent Flyer are the latest to incorporate this… Continue Reading
Marriott Stretches Elite
Marriott Rewards is offering its members double points and double nights that accrue toward special elite status through March 31, 2002. During the promotion period, Marriott Rewards members will receive… Continue Reading
Tickets Not To Go
OK, we’ve all been inundated with news of airline cutbacks, with much of the attention focused on canceled routes, the loss of in-flight meals and the closing of airport clubrooms. What hasn’t… Continue Reading
Frequent Flyer Security Waiver
The Department of Transportation’s Rapid Response Team is recommending the use of “smart cards” for frequent travelers. The smart cards would identify travelers through a type of biometric… Continue Reading