Finnair has introduced an online shop for its frequent flyer program. Members can buy products with Plus points alone, with cash, or with a combination of both–and members can adjust the ratio of… Continue Reading
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Quote of the Month – August, 20 2009
“We expect Frontier will be fine because we’ve run a pretty cool airline for 15 years.” – Cliff Van Leuven, vice president of customer service at Frontier Airlines interviewed… Continue Reading
Correction – August, 20 2009
In our credit card listings in the August issue, we incorrectly stated that cardmembers who own a Classic Delta SkyMiles Credit Card by American Express earn one mile for every two dollars spent. (We… Continue Reading
FFP Fear
Occasionally, we find gloom and doom stories in the media about frequent flyer programs. Like the report we found on a Seattle TV station’s Web site recently, quoting Steve Danishek, a travel expert:… Continue Reading
Award Seats by the Numbers
Delta Air Lines Senior Vice President and General Counsel Ben Hirst testified on behalf of the Air Transport Association before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission recently and had this to say, “In… Continue Reading
Costco, AMEX and Best Western
Costco members can earn triple Best Western Rewards points through Oct. 11, 2009. To get the triple points, you must be a member of Best Western Rewards, make a reservation through Costco Travel, stay… Continue Reading
Priority Club Double Miles or Points
The stay two nights, get one free night summer offer is over, but Priority Club has a new double miles or points promotion for stays this fall. From Sept. 15 to Dec. 15, 2009, Priority Club members can… Continue Reading
Southwest and Hyatt
Southwest Rapid Rewards members can earn up to 10 Rapid Rewards Credits for Hyatt stays completed by Sept. 30, 2009. After registering, members can earn:one night — one bonus credit; two nights… Continue Reading
Continental and Alaska
Effective Oct. 25, 2009, just one day after Continental Airlines leaves the SkyTeam Alliance to join the Star Alliance, the partnership between Continental and Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and American… Continue Reading
Marriott's MegaBonus
It’s baaaaack! Marriott’s popular MegaBonus is back and members can earn 2,500 MegaBonus points for every stay, starting with your second stay, up to a maximum 25,000 points. You must pay… Continue Reading

