It's summertime and the reading is easy. What better time to sit down with marketing executives of frequent traveler programs around the world and talk. "Ladies & gentlemen, welcome aboard, these are… Continue Reading
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Calendar – July, 28 2006
08 /31 InterContinental Hotels Group Priority Club Rewards’ “2,000 Points or 500 Miles” campaign ends. For every second night, members earn 2,000 points or 500 bonus miles, up to 20,000… Continue Reading
Best Bets – July, 28 2006
Delta SkyMiles members who hold Delta-branded American Express cards can earn double miles or points (depending on the card) for charges made through Aug. 31. Holders of either the Delta SkyMiles credit… Continue Reading
American Express Membership Rewards – July, 28 2006
As we go to press, “Pirates of the Caribbean 2” has just posted the largest opening-weekend take in movie history, topping both “X-Men 3” and “Superman 4.” The next… Continue Reading
GlobalPass
For the past 25 years, consumers have flocked to frequent flyer and related reward programs hoping to turn miles and points into free trips, hotel stays or car rentals. Redeeming them for free travel… Continue Reading
Frontier EarlyReturns – July, 28 2006
Frontier has introduced a form of award sale called “Redemption Deals.” The first Redemption Deal was for flights to select destinations in Mexico, from select cities, for only 15,000 miles… Continue Reading
Starwood Preferred Guest – July, 28 2006
Four Points by Sheraton is now a sponsor of several Life is good Festivals that raise funds for Camp Sunshine, a year-round retreat which provides respite, support, joy and hope to children with life-threatening… Continue Reading
Southwest Rapid Rewards/Diners Club Club Rewards
Southwest and Diners Club have teamed up to offer a 25-percent discount on flights to any Southwest destination. The offer — a perennial Freddie Award favorite — allows members to redeem 18,000… Continue Reading
United Mileage Plus – July, 28 2006
The Denver Post has reported that United will be charging additional Mileage Plus fees beginning this fall. The new booking fees will take effect on Oct. 16. A new fee of $75 will be charged for using… Continue Reading
Hilton HHonors – July, 28 2006
Hilton HHonors members can now redeem their HHonors points at another luxurious Waldorf-Astoria Collection property, the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa in Maui, Hawaii, beginning Sept. 1. The Grand… Continue Reading