American AAdvantage takes some heat from a reader who's not at all happy with the recent decision to charge big bucks -- on top of miles -- for upgrades. And a United passenger isn't about to lighten… Continue Reading
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Opening Remarks – November, 30 2004
The frequent flyer program that saved an airline. The US Airways Dividend Miles watch. The Starwood apology. The holidays. The words of Randy Petersen. Continue Reading
InsideLook – November, 30 2004
Midwest Miles seems to be the little program that could. Take a look at the loyalty program of Midwest Airlines and see why service seems to be the key to loyalty in Milwaukee. Continue Reading
Brancatelli on Business Travel: Follow the Money
Joe gets hold of the most recent airline financial reports, and sparks fly. It's your basic Joe-meets-airline, Joe-lets-it-fly saga. Continue Reading
Frontier Introduces Online Mile Purchases
Frontier EarlyReturns has begun offering members the option of buying or “gifting” miles online. Under the new program, called “FastMiles,” members can purchase up to 10,000 miles… Continue Reading
Southwest Extends Online Credit Bonus
It had to happen, didn’t it? Southwest Rapid Rewards has announced that its “bonus credit for online booking” promotion, originally slated to end on Dec. 31, has been extended to April… Continue Reading
Marriott Rewards/Asiana Bonus Club
Asiana Airlines has teamed up with Marriott Rewards, and now you can earn up to three Asiana Bonus Club miles for every one U.S. dollar spent at more than 2,400 Marriott hotel properties worldwide. To… Continue Reading
Marriott Rewards – November, 29 2004
There’s nothing like shopping to remedy a case of post-holiday blues. Chin up, because now Marriott Rewards members save $200 off British Airways’ lowest transatlantic Club World business-class… Continue Reading
Southwest Rapid Rewards – November, 29 2004
Your membership in Southwest Rapid Rewards is worth a little more than easy free flights, particularly if you’re playing tourist this winter. Rapid Rewards members can receive a 20-percent discount… Continue Reading
Intelligence – November, 29 2004
Less smile for the miles for OnePass members; Amex Membership Rewards become less mobile; kudos for Continental and Marriott; Midwest Miles swings those partners 'round and 'round; and more... Continue Reading