Cendant Hotel Group has announced that Fairfield Resorts, the largest vacation ownership company in the world with more than 500,000 members, has joined the TripRewards program to provide expanded earning… Continue Reading
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Reuters: Frequent Flyer Programs Worth More than Loyalty
After 25 years, frequent flyer programs have become much more than simple marketing tools, according to a recent report by Reuters. Instead, the programs have become big cash generators for an industry… Continue Reading
Survey: Flyers Willing to Pay for Perks
A new survey of 1,001 flyers suggests that many would pay a little extra for additional perks, such as extra miles, more overhead bin space and the ability to sit in a child-free section of the plane… Continue Reading
Aeroplan Reports on Lucrative 2005
Aeroplan Income Fund will focus its efforts on meeting growth targets and further reducing operating costs in 2006, CEO Rupert Duchesne told David Paddon of The Canadian Press after announcing a $100-million… Continue Reading
Report: Hotel Programs Chasing Same Market
Although nearly as prevalent as airline frequent flyer programs, the frequent guest programs of the major hotel chains have never achieved the same hold on customers, according to a Travel & Tourism… Continue Reading
ATA/Southwest Partnership Grows
ATA Airlines and Southwest Airlines have added another dimension to their working relationship. As part of their existing passenger sharing deal, travelers on ATA’s Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago… Continue Reading
Northwest's 100,000 Mile Dash
Through May 31, Northwest WorldPerks is offering its 100,000 Mile Dash promotion. Registered members can earn points for a number of Northwest and Northwest partner related activities, including flights,… Continue Reading
Northwest: 20,000 Miles for Referrals
Northwest continues to please by offering bonus miles for next to nothing. Check out their latest Refer-A-Friend promotion, where you can earn up to 20,000 miles for your friends’ travel when you… Continue Reading
Iowa Airport Rewards Frequent Flyers
Travelers are jumping aboard a bonus program to encourage more travel out of the Dubuque Regional Airport in Iowa, located near the Mississippi River at the Iowa/Illinois border. More than 200 people… Continue Reading
Marriott Adds a Personal Touch
Marriott has launched “Spirit To Serve Our Guests,” a new personalized guest service program. From first contact to check-in, Marriott’s Spirit To Serve Our Guests engages the member… Continue Reading