It's that time of year again, we disclose the winners of the 14th Annual Freddie Awards. This year was indeed an "S" affair with Southwest, Starwood and SAS making a strong statement. Continue Reading
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The 16th Annual Freddie Awards
For 16 years, frequent travelers have been asked to make their picks for the best frequent travel programs via the Freddie Awards. The Freddies allow consumers to rank airline and hotel programs from… Continue Reading
60 Seconds with M.V. Rajamannar, Diners Club Club Rewards
Any business traveler who hasn’t heard about the major changes taking place at Diners Club in the past months must be spending some serious time under a rock. To the joy of Club Rewards members… Continue Reading
Programs at a Glance – Drury Hotels Gold Key Club
EARNING 10 points per dollar spent on qualifying room rates AWARDS Hotel – Free nights range from 6,000 points for a Standard or King room at Pear or Thrifty Inns to 14,000 points for a two-room… Continue Reading
Opening Remarks – April, 26 2005
It's been a year since the last Freddie Awards, and Randy contemplates what has happened to past and present winners. Then, after clearing his throat, he proudly announces the "Randy's." And if time is… Continue Reading
Hilton HHonors – April, 26 2005
One free night in Thailand is a good thing, but three free nights is even better. From now until May 31, Hilton HHonors members can earn up to three free nights at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort located… Continue Reading
Le Meridien Moments – April, 26 2005
Did someone say free upgrades? From now until Aug. 31, Le Meridien Moments members will receive a guaranteed free one room-category upgrade, at the time of booking, at participating Le Meridien hotels… Continue Reading
American Express Membership Rewards – April, 26 2005
American Express Membership Rewards members can save 10 percent off roundtrip coach Web fares for travel between Hawaii and select U.S. Mainland cities on Hawaiian Airlines. The offer is valid on bookings… Continue Reading
JAL Mileage Bank – April, 26 2005
Good news for JAL Mileage Bank members who keep forgetting to secure upgrades before they get to the airport: From now until Sept. 30, JAL is allowing Mileage Bank members flying between New York and… Continue Reading
Starwood Preferred Guest – April, 26 2005
Starwood Preferred Guest members are donning sequined headdresses and dancing in the streets. Well, figuratively, at least. It turns out that Preferred Guest members can now combine Starpoints with cash… Continue Reading