United Mileage Plus is marking 25 years with 25 sweepstakes prizes of 1 million miles each. Entries for the sweepstakes are earned by flying on United, United Express or Ted flights before June 16 (one… Continue Reading
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AAdvantage Offers Rewards for Elites
American Airlines has announced an elite rewards offer to AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum and Gold members. Elite members who meet specified miles/points goals set for each elite status level… Continue Reading
Best Western: Lifetime Elite Status for 60 Stays
Best Western is 60 years old! The World’s Largest Hotel Chain” has been around since the Truman administration. As part of its birthday celebration, the company has released a number of interesting… Continue Reading
This Month in History – April, 25 2006
May 1981 — American Airlines launches AAdvantage, the first mileage-based frequent flyer program in history. Days later, United Airlines introduces its Mileage Plus program. May 1982 — American… Continue Reading
Calendar – April, 25 2006
05 /7 Last day for members of Best Western’s Gold Crown Club to earn a 12,000-point Global Free Night Voucher for every six qualifying stays. /15 Last day of the most recent incarnation of Marriott’s… Continue Reading
Best Bets – April, 25 2006
American AAdvantage members can earn up to 60,000 bonus miles: Fly three qualifying roundtrips between Austin, San Antonio, Kansas City or St. Louis and either Dallas Love Field or DFW International Airport… Continue Reading
Midwest Miles – April, 25 2006
In a move that surprised many, Midwest Airlines and Northwest Airlines have become partners. The two carriers, previously in no-holds-barred competition with each other, now allow members of Midwest Miles… Continue Reading
CSA Czech OK Plus – April, 25 2006
Flight simulator awards aren’t necessarily new, but they are new for members of CSA Czech OK Plus — an up-and-comer in Eastern Europe. For 80,000 miles, OK Plus will put you in the cockpit… Continue Reading
JAL Mileage Bank – April, 25 2006
Due to “the continued price increase” of oil, JAL Mileage bank is applying a larger fuel surcharge to award tickets. The revised fuel surcharge applies to all international passenger tickets… Continue Reading
Alitalia MilleMiglia
Alitalia has introduced a new award level, allowing members to overcome high-season capacity controls — if they’re willing to pay. The “Plus Award” will run twice as many miles… Continue Reading