FlyerTalkers in the hundreds recently gathered in Houston for what turned out to be one of their biggest events of all time, and the first ever hosted by an airline. The story behind the event goes something… Continue Reading
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AAdvantage, Mileage Plus Offer New Online Mileage Redemption Programs
Leveraging its partnership with Points.com, American Airlines recently launched an online redemption program that allows AAdvantage members to redeem miles for awards other than flights. Specifically,… Continue Reading
The 17th Annual Freddie Awards
This year we celebrate the 17th Annual Freddie Awards, and while programs and travelers have come and gone over that time one thing has remained constant -- the public knows best. The envelope please… Continue Reading
Part2: Rating Mileage Web Sites – Content, Usability and Navigation Rule the Day
Last month we evaluated a number of frequent flyer program Web sites for: Content: How extensive are the program materials? Does the Web site contain only the most current version of the newsletter, or… Continue Reading
Brancatelli – It Was the Best of Trains, It Was the Worst of Trains
Joe takes to the tracks this month in search of railroad nostalgia. Instead of memories though, he finds the experience to be something he'd rather forget. Continue Reading
Best Bets – April, 26 2005
Priority Club’s “Double Points or Double Miles” promotion has ended, but fear not. Between May 16 and Aug. 31, members will earn 2,000 bonus points or 500 bonus miles on every second… Continue Reading
Diners Club Club Rewards – April, 26 2005
Diners Club has made some changes to its acclaimed Club Rewards program, as we reported last month. Opinions on the changes vary, but one thing seems to remain constant — Club Rewards continues… Continue Reading
Emirates Skywards – April, 26 2005
When we refer to Skywards as “Emirates’,” we’re only half right. Members in and around the Indian Subcontinent are familiar with the award-winning program through Sri Lankan Airlines,… Continue Reading
SN Brussels Airlines Privilege
SN Brussels Privilege members have the chance to save a few miles on flights to and from select destinations in Europe, including Glasgow, Scotland; Turin, Italy and Geneva. Beginning next month, award… Continue Reading
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan – April, 26 2005
Spring is in bloom. (Well, theoretically. As we go to press here in Colorado, giant flakes of cruel April snow are trying their darndest to dampen our seasonal joy.) But speaking of spring and snow —… Continue Reading