While other airlines announced changes to their elite-level programs long ago, United Mileage Plus remained silent – putting off a decision until the last possible moment. Now, as expected, the… Continue Reading
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US Airways Launches Debit Card
US Airways Dividend Miles is playing its cards right. The program has teamed up with Bank of America to offer a new Dividend Miles Visa Check Card and Visa Business Card. With the Dividend Miles Visa… Continue Reading
What's On Second (Bankruptcy Lowlights)
Speaking of Netcentives, the company went to Bankruptcy court on Nov. 15 and saw many of its assets placed on the auction block. Assets that were picked up by other concerns included the MaxMiles program,… Continue Reading
Who's On First
In the world of partners and points the only constant is change. The likely victims of the latest round of changes are the approximate 5 million members of the Netcentives ClickRewards program. ClickRewards… Continue Reading
Intelligence – August, 20 2002
US Airways Dividend Miles welcomes several new partners. Midwest Express calls on Sprint. Malev Hungarian is getting ready to Wing it, Hyatt welcomes Alitalia MileMiglia and more ... Continue Reading
Letters – August, 20 2002
Credit Cards have their limits, one reader vents. Another reader wonders at the disparity in security proceedings at various airports, while another has a list of suggestions to get flyers clambering… Continue Reading
Life is an Adventure…
Airline tragedies are forcing travelers to re-evaluate their lifestyles. Brancatelli takes to the airport to hear what travelers are saying and discovers that life is an adventure - and a punch in the… Continue Reading
Opening Remarks – August, 20 2002
Changes are afoot in Canada that may not bode well for the partners of frequent flyer programs and ultimately frequent buyers themselves. Membership Rewards Canada demonstrates the case. Continue Reading
A Look Back at the Most Important Year in Frequent Travel History
In 2001, the world of miles and points was tested like never before. We take a look back at a year that was truely stranger than fiction. Continue Reading