Several changes are coming to the Marriott Rewards program starting Jan. 15, 2009: Blackout dates will be eliminated, Platinum Elite member bonuses will increase from 30 to 50 percent of the total points… Continue Reading
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Mileage Plus Changes
United Mileage Plus recently announced a number of changes to the program, good and bad. Elite members will be happy to know that they will now once again receive 500 minimum miles on short flights. Effective… Continue Reading
Calendar – November, 24 2008
12 /31 Last day to redeem Continental OnePass awards between North America or Hawaii and Tel Aviv before the cost goes up between 20,000 and 50,000 miles. Visit http://insideflyerus.wpengine.com/link/?1207… Continue Reading
Best Bets – November, 24 2008
Hyatt Gold Passport Faster Free Nights Promotion: earn a free night after every second eligible stay at any Hyatt worldwide location between Sept. 1 and Dec. 30, 2008. Earn an unlimited number of free… Continue Reading
Blog: View From the Wing
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Choice Hotel 2009 Specials
Between Dec. 1, 2008 and Jan. 29, 2009, Choice Privileges members can redeem 20,009 points per award night at over 270 participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Summit Hotels & Resorts properties… Continue Reading
New Green Starwood Awards
Starwood Preferred Guest members can now spend points to offset their carbon footprint. Starwood has partnered with Sustainable Travel International (STI) to encourage responsible travel, support sustainable… Continue Reading
Marriott Inclusive Awards
Marriott Rewards has added a new award redemption that lets you exchange the snowy, cold-filled days of the northern hemisphere for an all-expenses-paid stay at a tropical paradise. Starting at 70,000… Continue Reading
Best Western's World Vision
Best Western Rewards has new redemption options through World Vision, a global relief and development organization with a mission of combating poverty. Through the partnership, Rewards program members… Continue Reading
British Airways Award Fuel Surcharge
As of Dec. 1, 2008, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members will be charged a mandatory fuel surcharge fee, ranging between $460 to $532, on all flight awards redeemed on partner British Airways. The fee… Continue Reading