Virgin America reveals redemption rates
When they launched their airline and the associate elevate loyalty program Virgin America didn’t actually have any redemption options, just a promise that there would...
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Buying elite status
Part of the fun in the ridiculous trips I plan is the hunt for elite status with the various programs I participate in. So when...
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Continental decides to hose just about everyone
Usually when an airline decides to cut benefits or otherwise screw their customers they sortof try to protect their frequent fliers. In general the FFers...
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Another major alliance marketing effort launched
Of the three major international airline alliances, only two have significant joint-venture marketing agreements for trans-Atlantic service. StarAlliance has a deal with nine of their...
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Limits on rewards from Continental
When a search for a reward seat comes up a bit short some folks will pony up for the double miles rates to ensure getting...
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Delta revises reward redemption rates
Back in March Delta made some rather unexpected changes to their SkyMiles program, reducing access to reward seats from what was already a limited supply. ...
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Membership Rewards adds an airline partner
The American Express Membership Rewards program has been around for a long, long time, allowing the accrual of points for redemption on a variety of...
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Lifetime Elite status comes (back) to Continental
For many business travelers, the holy grail of all those miles spent on planes is Lifetime Elite status. It is somewhat of a retirement gift...
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Avoiding change fees
A pretty significant amount of my obsession with flying and points focuses on making sure that I have elite status on the airline(s) I’m likely...
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More merger mania news
Most pundits (self included) had been suggesting that following the expected DL/NW merger that United and Continental would be the next pair to join up....