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10 Million Mile Flyer
Congratulations to frequent flyer Tom Stuker, who recently flew his 10 millionth mile on United Airlines. We interviewed Tom in the Life in the Air: Part 2 feature in the July issue of InsideFlyer when… Continue Reading
La Quinta Returns Gold
La Quinta Returns is offering a fast track to elite status and new members who join the program can earn Gold elite after completing two hotel nights by Aug. 31, 2011. Visit http://insideflyerus.wpengine.com/link/?4998… Continue Reading
Delta Platinum for Republicans
Delta SkyMiles has been in the news lately for granting elite status to several Georgia politicians. Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle and five other legislators received either Gold or Platinum Medallion… Continue Reading
Frontier Doubles All Routes
Frontier Airlines has launched a systemwide bonus of double miles on all flights during the month of September. Register before flying using promo code DBLER and you’ll receive double miles on all… Continue Reading
Marriott Free Second Night
Marriott Rewards Gold and Platinum members can receive a free second night on weekend stays through Aug. 28, 2011. The free night offer is valid at Marriott, JW Marriott and Renaissance hotels in the… Continue Reading
Marriott Two-for-One Dining
Gold and Platinum Marriott Rewards members can enjoy a free meal when dining at Marriott. Guests who dine and pay for one meal will receive a second meal for free at Marriott, JW Marriott and Renaissance… Continue Reading
Frequent Flyer Humor
“President Obama said Hillary Clinton is approaching one million frequent flyer miles in her job as Secretary of State. Though even that can’t get her upgraded to the seat she really wants,”… Continue Reading
More Than the Euro
We found this interesting tidbit in TravelMole.com, “You may or may not know this, but frequent flyer miles are the world’s second largest currency, only slightly behind the U.S. dollar but… Continue Reading
Transparent Points
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in a draft “exposure” document has stated that hotel chains will now be required to report members’ unused loyalty points in a more transparent… Continue Reading