United cuts off points aggregation sites
United Airlines has joined the ranks of companies trying to limit their customers ability to track loyalty program data through third party aggregation sites. They...
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Extra Free Hulu Plus for TrueBlue members
Want a free trial of the online streaming media service Hulu Plus? That’s actually pretty easy to get. Just go to the website and you...
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This week on PointsHoarder
The latest episode of our podcast is out once again and I figured it was probably worth sharing that and some of the other stories...
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Big changes coming to ANA’s Mileage Club program
It is that time of year where changes to frequent flyer programs are being announced in advance of the coming program year. For Japanese carrier...
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Hawaiian Airlines guts the one good value award they had
The frequent flyer program of Hawaiian Airlines doesn’t have a ton to recommend it. The earning rates aren’t great. Neither are the elite benefits. And,...
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Loyalty program spinoffs: the way of the future??
Brazilian airline Gol is struggling. They reported losses last week of BRL 201 million (~$96mm) for the quarter, the fifth loss in six reporting periods....
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Virgin America, Hawaiian Airlines introduce redemption reciprocity
Members of Virgin America‘s Elevate program can redeem their frequent flyer points for travel to Hawaii and beyond under a partnership with Hawaiian Airlines announced...
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Need to top off your Delta SkyMiles Medallion status? Just buy it!
For Delta SkyMiles customers who are going to come up just a bit short of their desired Medallion status level in 2012 there is an...
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Singapore Airlines upgrading long-haul business class seats
A report from Australia Business Traveler this week indicates that Singapore Air is upgrading a number of their long-haul aircraft to offer a better in-flight...
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And this is why breaking the rules for more than a decade is a bad idea
Just a friendly reminder that claiming ignorance of the rules doesn’t mean that the airlines won’t shut you down – hard – when they decide...