Chase Bank and United announced that the United Mileage Plus Visa card is the first airline rewards card to feature “contactless” technology called “blink.” The cards with blink… Continue Reading
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United Site Eases Frustration
Don’t get mad — get online. United has launched a dedicated page on its Web site listing routes which are more likely to have seats available for award use at saver levels. The site, http://www.united.com/milesaway,… Continue Reading
Aerolineas Argentinas AR Plus
Attention upgrade junkies! Aerolineas Argentinas is extending the validity of upgrade promotions to select destinations until Nov. 30. Right now, AR Plus members traveling to Mexico can get an upgrade… Continue Reading
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan – September, 29 2005
Fall is in the air, and we know what that means for Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members. You guessed it: award sale. The Mileage Plan Fall Award Sale is running from now until Dec. 13. Right now members… Continue Reading
American AAdvantage – September, 29 2005
Don’t forget about the fourth quarter reduced mileage awards available to Citi AAdvantage cardholders. From now until Dec. 31, Citi AAdvantage cardmembers can get reduced mileage awards valid for… Continue Reading
Brancatelli — How Can Business Travelers Help with the Challenge Ahead
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, frequent travelers are scrambling to help. Joe offers some common-sense solutions that the industry would be well-advised to heed. Continue Reading
Best Bets – September, 29 2005
Until Dec. 15, frequent flyers earn triple miles for rentals booked at Dollar.com or Thrifty.com on all “Big Six” airlines, plus America West and Alaska. Caveats: Qualifying rentals only include… Continue Reading
Diner Club Club Rewards/ Southwest Rapid Rewards
Are you looking to save a few points on your next award ticket? Well, look no further than Diners Club and Southwest Airlines. From Oct. 1 until Nov. 30, Club Rewards members can save 25 percent off award… Continue Reading
America West, US Airways Merge Programs
US Airways and America West, which have now completed the details of their merger, are consolidating their frequent flyer programs. Starting this month, members of US Airways’ Dividend Miles and… Continue Reading
Chat is Back
FlyerTalk Live! chat has introduced its fall chat session with executives from the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards program available to take and answer questions and listen to their members’ thoughts… Continue Reading