United publishes earning rates for Air India flights
United Airlines did something a bit different with the earning rates for incoming Star Alliance partner Air India, and it might actually be good news...
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PointsHound increases payout rates; adds 30k+ Big Earn hotels
Earn more airline points - in some cases LOTS more - for hotel bookings made through PointsHound: up to 50% increases in rates and 30,000...
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The end of loyalty for Red Lion Hotels
It is not too common that a company shutters its loyalty program. Red Lion Hotels is doing just that, and they're claiming it is good...
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Mosaic members get a free drink on JetBlue this summer
JetBlue‘s Mosaic elite tier doesn’t generally offer much in the way of on-board benefits for passengers. This summer, however, it will include a free alcoholic...
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Is your photo worth 200,000 points?
Flying Blue, the loyalty program behind Air France and KLM, has launched a contest to source the photos for the luggage tags they will issue...
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Air India showing on some Star Alliance websites
Air India really is poised to join Star Alliance for real this time. Or so it appears. UPDATE (24 June 2014 7:30am EDT): The @StarAlliance...
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Please click my Uber link so I can ride for free!
OMG you haven't signed up for UBER yet?!? It will change your life. And mine. Because if enough of you sign up I'll never have...
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The AmEx “devaluation” of rule enforcement
If you've been one of the schemers playing games with American Express and points transfers that gig is up. It is almost hard to believe...
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A new entry in the points for games market
It is now easier than ever to redeem smaller points balances for awards. Is that a good thing for everyone? There are definitely reasons the...
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The two types of award points
If you are playing the points & miles games it is important to understand how the airlines view their own currency. Get a look inside...