“It’s less about the miles and more about the elite status. When you get AAdvantage Platinum and AAdvantage Executive Platinum, that has a much greater perceived than actual value.”… Continue Reading

Starwood Preferred Guest launched its blog TheLobby.com in April 2006 but as of the end of last year, the site will no longer be updated. Members can visit http://insideflyerus.wpengine.com/link/?3816… Continue Reading

American AAdvantage, the first frequent flyer program, turns 30 this year. The more than 66 million members can look forward to “several special activities to celebrate the occasion,” according… Continue Reading

Iain Murray of the Competitive Enterprise Institute had this to say about keeping our skies safe in a recent op-ed in the Boston Herald: “Another solution would be the institution of a robust frequent-traveler… Continue Reading

Take the Star Alliance “How Far Will You Go” quiz by Feb. 14, 2011 for a chance to win round-the-world tickets in business class. To enter, answer five multiple choice questions about the… Continue Reading

United Mileage Plus has made some changes to its status match offer. Prior to Jan. 1, 2011, the program did not status match up to the 1K status; the highest level they would match was Premier Executive… Continue Reading

United Mileage Plus members can earn double miles for dining out through Feb. 28, 2011 and completing an online dining survey within 30 days of your visit. Register for the Twice as Nice bonus before… Continue Reading

For their 2010 year-end gift, Starwood Preferred Guest Platinum members could choose between a limited-edition hardcover book of images of some of the most unique and best Starwood hotels around the world… Continue Reading

Amtrak Guest Rewards is running a winter promotion on Acela. Register for the Great Escape promotion and for every three roundtrips (or six one-way trips) you take on Acela through March 19, 2011, you’ll… Continue Reading