Members of the U.S. Congress received a little extra scrutiny recently, when the Associated Press reported on the miles and points windfalls the lawmakers receive on taxpayer-funded trips. “There’s… Continue Reading

Several hundred automobile dealers around the country are sweetening their deals with frequent flyer miles, according to Marty Bernstein of the American International Automobile Dealers Association. It’s… Continue Reading

US Airways saw a 25-percent increase in frequent flyer mile redemption in 2004, setting the record for major U.S. airlines, according to Matthew Borghese of All Headline News. The award trips accounted… Continue Reading

Conde Nast Traveler magazine has earned a reputation as the best in its class, and when they selected AwardPlanner.com among the “World’s Greatest Travel Specialists” for the second… Continue Reading

Well, with that back-to-school season upon us, it’s only natural our thoughts turn to books, tuition, new clothes, class assignments and … a credit card? That’s right, frequent flyer… Continue Reading

If there is one thing we like to do, it is research. We found the following in the 410-page S-4/A SEC filing by US Airways on Aug. 8. No editorial needed-we think you get the idea of how this all works:… Continue Reading

Aeroplan has launched the Aeronote program — a certificate-based marketing tool that will enable Canadian businesses to use Aeroplan Miles simply and quickly. Aeroplan’s aim is to provide… Continue Reading

For the past two years, InterContinental Priority Club Rewards has taken home the Best Bonus Freddie Award for its Double Points or Double Miles promotion. Can they do it a third year in a row? It’s… Continue Reading

United Airlines has begun selling one-year “subscriptions” to those members who want to upgrade to roomier seats. Memberships to United’s Economy Plus seating starts at $299. But only… Continue Reading

Many small business frequent travelers who take two or more pleasure trips a year have never used travel points to defray the cost of those trips, reported the American Small Business Travelers Alliance,… Continue Reading