Northwest Airlines and United Airlines have recently been locked in a bitter bid for frequent flyers, offering members of their respective programs double miles toward elite status. United picked the… Continue Reading
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Delta to Merge "Grandfathered" Miles with Newer Ones
Delta Air Lines is telling longtime customers that its oldest frequent flyer program is going away next year. But don’t worry; the points will still be perfectly usable, according to the airline… Continue Reading
Broadway Goes the Extra Mile(s)
Points International, the folks who bring you the Points.com currency-exchange Web site, have gone Broadway. A musical comedy production called Plane Crazy is rewarding theatergoers with miles from six… Continue Reading
New Web Site Enhances American Express Membership Rewards
American Express has added a new benefit to Membership Rewards, allowing members to instantly redeem points for travel online. Members can now go to http://www.americanexpress.com/travel to redeem points… Continue Reading
60 Seconds with Michael Wiseman, CEO of PayAnythingOnline.com
Miles for mortgages and rent? Sure. With an idea that has even been kicked around here at InsideFlyer, a new Web site promises to overcome the credit card acceptance rule and let you earn miles on all… Continue Reading
United Airlines Offers Free Treo 650
United Airlines is offering a free Treo 650 smartphone to those Mileage Plus members who purchase a United ticket for $500 or more. Through Dec. 31, 2005, members have the opportunity to receive a free… Continue Reading
Internet Travel Planning Up; Frequent Flyers Hop Sites
Consumers are turning to the Internet in unprecedented number for their summer travel planning and purchasing needs, according to independent research conducted by Feedback Research, a division of the… Continue Reading
Chase, United Roll Out "Blink" Cards
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
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