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Northwest WorldPerks – September, 24 2004
Back in April of 2001, when then NWA president and CEO, John Dasburg, moved on to take the CEO position at Burger King, some wondered how an airline industry executive could possibly help turn around… Continue Reading
Cendant TripRewards
TripRewards members who purchase Amtrak tickets and travel through Nov. 19 will receive a 20-percent discount on the price of the tickets. That’s the good news. Unfortunately this offer is not valid… Continue Reading
American AAdvantage – September, 24 2004
All 46 million AAdvantage members have been invited by Marriott to spend a week in Aruba and experience the grand opening of Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club. That must be one very large Surf Club. Members… Continue Reading
Amtrak Guest Rewards – September, 24 2004
If you have children approaching college age, you know how difficult it can be to choose the right college. Apparently, the good people at Amtrak understand this as well, and are offering free travel… Continue Reading
American Express Membership Rewards – September, 24 2004
American Express Executive Business cardholders can now earn one annual complimentary companion-ticket certificate good for travel on major U.S. carriers when using the card to purchase a domestic economy-class… Continue Reading
Letters – September, 24 2004
It seems that like good deeds, no good news goes unpunished. A reader takes us to task over our recent discovery that awards are far easier to get than previously thought. Continue Reading
Intelligence – September, 24 2004
American AAdvantage improves its online mall, Hilton HHonors helps fight breast cancer, and America West loses an executive to Priority Club. Continue Reading
Hotel Loyalty Programs Missing Out on Co-Branded Credit Cards
Results from Phoenix Marketing International’s recently released Hotel SCORES study examined the usage and appeal of co-branded credit cards among members of hotel frequent guest programs. Among… Continue Reading
American Airlines Extends Mileage Purchase Programs
American Airlines has extended its buyAAmiles, giftAAmiles and shareAAmiles programs. The programs, originally scheduled to end on July 31, have been extended for an additional six months to January 31,… Continue Reading