Members of Choice Privileges who frequently convert hotel points into Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards credits take note — you are now required to shell out additional points for credits. The conversion… Continue Reading
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Continental's EasyPass Not So Easy
Effective Sept. 3, 2008, EasyPass awards for travel on Continental will be subject to capacity controls and members may not be able to find a seat during high demand travel times or to popular destinations… Continue Reading
Midwest Mo' Money
Midwest Miles has increased the cash co-payment for Miles & Dollars awards. As of Aug. 1, 2008, members will need to pay $199 instead of the previous $150 charge, in addition to taxes and fees. Continue Reading
Alaska Partner Award Changes
If you are planning on redeeming your Alaska Mileage Plan miles for a flight to Australia, you might have to rethink your plans. Alaska Mileage Plan members no longer have the option to fly on Alaska’s… Continue Reading
Double Dip in Jamaica
The renovated Rose Hall Resort & Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica is a new member of the Hilton HHonors program. The property was once an 18th century sugar plantation and recently underwent a $40 million… Continue Reading
Gold Points Reward Network Ends
Earlier this year, Gold Points Reward Network announced that it would become a redemption-only program and members would no longer be able to earn Gold Points. Now the program has announced it is ending… Continue Reading
WorldPerks Bag Tag
Northwest WorldPerks members with 1,000 miles to spare can redeem miles for a set of custom luggage tags. You can choose a picture from a library of images where you’ll find cityscapes, nature scenes… Continue Reading
Marriott Rewards 10 Percent Off
Marriott Rewards members can redeem points for select merchandise at a 10 percent discount until Oct. 14, 2008. You can redeem for big-ticket items such as a Trek Hybrid bike for 88,200 points (normally… Continue Reading
Aeroplan Avis Award Bonus
When you use your Aeroplan miles to redeem for an Avis car rental through Sept. 30, 2008, you can get 1,000 bonus Aeroplan miles (that’s right — you can get miles for spending your miles)… Continue Reading
60 Seconds with Simon Hickey, Executive General Manager Loyalty of Qantas
The following is an interview with Simon Hickey, Executive General Manager Loyalty of Qantas, conducted by Isabelle Oderberg of Business Spectator. You can read the full interview at http://www.businessspectator.com.au… Continue Reading

