Hertz recently started offering Hertz #1 Club Platinum status for cash. Yes, members of the frequent renter program can now pay their way to a top status level. Personal delivery service at the airport… Continue Reading

United Airlines is testing new radio-equipped bag tags on Chicago flights by asking 1,000 members of United Mileage Plus to use the tags. The participating travelers can check-in online or at a kiosk… Continue Reading

The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article asking, “What if Uncle Sam Takes Over Your Bank?” and among the results such an action might bring about was the following statement: “Government-owned… Continue Reading

United Airlines raised the annual membership fees for Red Carpet Club lounge access, effective Feb. 28, 2009. And if you normally pay for a lounge membership with miles instead of cash, be prepared for… Continue Reading

United Airlines saw premium cabin demand decline by 25 percent during the last quarter of 2008, primarily in international markets. But before you start getting excited about your extended chances to… Continue Reading

Customers of Virgin America can now offset the environmental impact of their flights via a credit card swipe and touch screen on the seatbacks in the planes. This is the first airline to offer this capability… Continue Reading

Northwest Airlines has made a number of significant changes to the WorldPerks program in recent months as it gears up to merge with Delta Air Lines SkyMiles. Some of the unpopular changes include the… Continue Reading

Southwest Rapid Rewards members can now earn one-half of a credit on each Teleflora order that costs between $34.95-$99.99 and one full credit for each flower order that costs $100 or more. So, that “Red… Continue Reading