Party in the forward galley
Every now and then there are fares that attract swarms of folks out looking for miles. When a $140 round-trip transcon comes along, for example,...
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Sweet Singapore suites now available with points
Since they introduced their first class suites on the Airbus A380 a few years ago, Singapore Air has been unwilling to offer up those seats...
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Second quarter nickel & diming report released
So, just how much extra can you expect to pay on top of your fare to travel? While it depends on the airline you’re flying...
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When focusing on points is a bad idea
I’m in the midst of a debate with a number of other frequent flyers about the best way for a particular customer to collect points...
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Bonus points for extra legroom on JetBlue
JetBlue has announced a promotion for their Even More Legroom seating product, offering double points for upgrade purchases between September 1 and October 31, 2010....
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A couple of Virgins join forces
Alas, the coupling isn’t nearly as sexy as it could have been. Virgin America and Virgin Atlantic are slowly moving forward in their relationship, with...
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Getting paid to fly
There is nothing quite as exhilarating as flying for free. Sure, cashing in points for an awesome reward itinerary is nice, but a ticket that...
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Honoring the best of the loyalty programs: The Frequent Traveler Awards
The answer to the question “Which program is best?” is always a very personal decision. It depends on how much you travel, where you go...
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A tremendous Hilton HHonors devaluation
Assigning a value to points in a loyalty program is always a relative calculation. Each individual will have different uses for their points and the...
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JetBlue adds TrueBlue earning to Getaways packages
JetBlue has added another earning option for points in their TrueBlue loyalty program: Getaways vacation packages. The bundles – air plus hotel, car, transfers or...