Brazilian budget airline, Gol, is buying struggling Varig. The plan is for Varig and Gol to continue as separate companies with Varig keeping its Smiles frequent flyer program. The number of Varig planes… Continue Reading

Northwest expects to make $102 million in non-ticket revenue this year, up nearly eight times from the $13 million the airline earned from non-ticket self-service items in 2004, according to the Associated… Continue Reading

Northwest Airlines is the first airline to offer PayPal as a form of payment for airline tickets. The new way to pay for tickets is initially being offered only to WorldPerks members. And WorldPerks members… Continue Reading

US Airways unveiled a new off-peak saver award that allows members to redeem up to 30 percent fewer miles for award travel. A roundtrip off-peak saver award between the continental U.S. or Canada and… Continue Reading

Book five nights or longer at a participating Fiesta Americana Resort in Mexico and you’ll get 10,000 Continental OnePass bonus miles. The bonus miles are awarded per reservation, not per person;… Continue Reading

Hilton HHonors was rated the world’s “most preferred” hotel frequent guest program in the fourth annual Hotel SCORES worldwide study conducted by Phoenix Travel, Leisure & Entertainment… Continue Reading

Did you know that you can earn ATA Travel Awards points when you purchase Sealy Posturepedic and Stearns & Foster beds? For example, a Sealy Posturepedic Dynasty Plush Pillowtop Queen size bed will… Continue Reading

The question of assigning a value to a frequent flyer mile is important not only to frequent flyers but also to the airlines. Every year, the airlines look at the outstanding number of miles and measure… Continue Reading

Expedia.com has launched a new Business Travel resource for business travelers who book their own business travel as opposed to through a corporate travel department. “We understand the unique needs… Continue Reading

FlyerTalker ttjoseph has developed a new online tool for mileage runners to help maximize the number of miles earned on a flight. The free tool is located at http://fly.ll.cx/routemax and will show you… Continue Reading