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InsideFlyer May 2008 |
The 20th Annual Freddie Awards The best travel loyalty programs, according to 629,022 frequent travelers. |
InsideFlyer May 2007 |
The 19th Annual Freddie Awards The best of airline loyalty programs. |
InsideFlyer May 2012 |
Welcome to the 2012 Freddie Awards After taking a hiatus for two years, the Freddie Awards have returned. Introduced in 1988, the Freddie Awards allow members of frequent traveler programs to vote for their favorite programs completely from their point of view. |
InsideFlyer May 2014 |
2014 Freddie Awards The Freddie Awards allow travelers around the globe to give voice to their opinions of which frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs offer the best value. |
InsideFlyer December 2014 |
Best (& Worst) of 2014 Here is a look at this year's best news for frequent flyers along with the changes that were real "dogs." |
InsideFlyer December 2012 |
A look at 2012 We're taking a look at the year from the point-of-view of frequent flyers, pointing out the bonuses and program changes that made us smile or frown in the hotel and airline industries. |
InsideFlyer December 2013 |
Best & Worst of 2013 2013 was full of new partnerships between airlines and hotels to warm your heart and heartbreaking award chart changes that could bring you to tears. We take a look at the highlights and low points of the past year. |
InsideFlyer August 2009 |
Cover Story A complete look at credit cards and your miles and points. |
InsideFlyer August 2010 |
The Value of a Mile or Point One of the questions I get asked most often is what a mile or point is worth. People seem to wonder both what the cash value and the relative value of a mile is (though knowing one, it's easier to figure out the other). |
InsideFlyer September 2010 |
Transferring Miles and Points There are situations where transferring miles makes sense. Here are some of those scenarios and take a look at the different programs that allow members to transfer. |
InsideFlyer November 2008 |
Credit Card Choices Seven reasons why affinity cards are better than cash back cards and why they deserve a second look. |
InsideFlyer September 2007 |
The FFPs of the Middle East We map out the options and provide information and advice for frequent flyers in the Middle East. |
InsideFlyer October 2009 |
Cash and Miles/Points We take a close look at the cash plus miles or points options for award redemption. |
InsideFlyer March 2010 |
Buying Your Way to the Top Here's how members can buy their way to elite status through credit card spending and how frequent flyers view frequent buyers. |
InsideFlyer March 2011 |
Room at the top Over 25 hotel loyalty programs from around the world are compared by basic member benefits and how they serve their elite members. |
InsideFlyer July 2010 |
Opening Hotel Doors for Miles Ric Garrido looks at how to maximize mileage earning through hotel stays. |
InsideFlyer February 2003 |
Changing the Game: In Points We Trust Frequent guest programs inspire some of the strongest loyalty and fiercest resistance to change. Find out why hotel loyalty programs have been, and remain, a genuine value. |
InsideFlyer July 2009 |
A New Deck of Cards Part 2 of our look at credit cards and your miles and points. |
InsideFlyer December 2005 |
What's Number One on This Year's List? The perfect gift for your frequent traveler this year is Mileage Pro, an insiders guide to frequent flyer bonus programs. |
InsideFlyer March 2006 |
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Frequent Flyers Whether you're a million-miler or a new mileage consumer, practicing these habits will help you survive and thrive in today's world of miles and points. |
InsideFlyer September 2008 |
Driving Miles The best ways to top up your miles and points when renting cars. |
InsideFlyer February 2015 |
Chain Choice Don't just assume a hotel chain is the right fit for you because it's where you've always stayed. Invest the time to reap the greatest rewards possible. |
InsideFlyer June 2012 |
2012 Summer Travel Promotions and 2009 Rewind A survey of changes to hotel rewards programs. Marriott Rewards actually has a better free night promotion offer in 2012 than they did in 2009. |
InsideFlyer May 2005 Randy Petersen |
The 17th Annual Freddie Awards The Freddie Awards recognize the best offerings for travelers from airlines and hotels. |
InsideFlyer August 2013 |
Bucket List Awards Everyone's list is different but we'll get you started with just a few inspirational destinations and will include information about how to get there with miles and where to stay with points. |
InsideFlyer January 2014 |
Ultimate Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards We explore in detail the four-year-old Ultimate Rewards program. |
InsideFlyer December 2012 |
Hotel Loyalty Promotions 2012: The Way They Were A look back over 2012, one hotel chain at a time, reveals hotel loyalty promotion trends. |
InsideFlyer September 2009 |
Cover Story A conversation with five industry insiders and one blogger who keeps a close watch on the airline industry. |
InsideFlyer June 2009 |
A New Deck of Cards It might be time to take a close look at the way you use your credit card for travel awards. |
InsideFlyer February 2011 |
Room at the Top Part 1 of the most comprehensive look at hotel elite programs-ever. Over 25 hotel loyalty programs from around the world are compared by basic member benefits and how well they serve their elite members. |
InsideFlyer September 2014 |
Marrying for Miles For a frequent flyer who looks at life through the lens of points and miles, planning a wedding presents a unique opportunity to strategize spending and reap the rewards of free travel. |
InsideFlyer June 2011 |
Life in the Air Four mileage-savvy frequent flyers share their travel secrets. |
InsideFlyer April 2010 |
Hotel Loyalty Here's a look at the value proposition of hotel awards after recent changes - is it time to hold or fold, stay loyal or switch programs? |
InsideFlyer November 2012 |
Surveying 2012 and Q4 Hotel Promotions This has been a transitional year for hotel loyalty programs in the face of improving hotel economics. Hotel promotions consistently provide good rebates. There seems to be incentive to remain a loyalty traveler for 2013. |
InsideFlyer December 2008 |
Naughty or Nice? Here's a look back at 2008. What happened, how frequent flyers reacted and what, if anything, you can do about it. |
InsideFlyer July 2011 |
Life in the Air: Part 2 A conversation with mileage-savvy frequent flyers. |
InsideFlyer November 2002 |
The Credit Card Choice We take a look at some of the recent trends in the credit card industry and lay out some options for the travel miles-and-points crowd. |
InsideFlyer January 2006 |
Who, What, Where and Why - Frequent Flyer Programs in 2006 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan... American AAdvantage... Delta Air Lines SkyMiles... Diners Club Rewards... Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards... etc. |
InsideFlyer June 2014 |
Hotel Points & Cash For most hotel travelers, Cash and Points offer an award option that frequently reduces the cost of hotel stays while conserving points in your account for future hotel award stays. |
InsideFlyer January 2011 |
Loyalty Traveler-Confessions of a Former 'Mile'ionaire Major hotel brands are rapidly growing with the travel industry recovery. Hopefully hotel competition will continue to benefit the frequent guest in 2011 with real loyalty program enhancements and high value promotions. |
InsideFlyer July 2010 |
Cover Story We speak with ezRez, Cathay Pacific, GHA Discovery, Hyatt Gold Passport and Stash Hotel Rewards about their programs for travelers. |
InsideFlyer November 2010 |
Cover Story Here's a look at lifetime elite programs outside North America. |
InsideFlyer October 2012 Ric Garrido |
Hotel Miles Most frequent flyer programs allow members to earn miles when staying at hotels. The table below shows which airlines partner with each of the 10 major global hotel loyalty programs. |
InsideFlyer January 2015 |
7 Frequent Flyer Myths Debunked To explore frequent travel myths versus facts, we asked BoardingArea and Prior2Boarding bloggers to share their expertise and added a bit of our own expertise. |
InsideFlyer February 2010 |
Caution: Mileage Expiration Ahead We take a look at exactly how travel programs let their members know when their miles/points are going to expire. |
InsideFlyer February 2012 |
The Status Match Game Congratulations! You've achieved elite status. Now, let's see who will match your status. We present the ultimate guide to elite status matches. |
InsideFlyer July 2004 |
The Interview Issue Interviewing the industry about frequent flyer programs: Air Canada Aeroplan... Northwest's WorldPerks... Iberia Plus... United's Mileage Plus... Zevez... etc. |
InsideFlyer April 2013 |
Cover Story US Airways and American Airlines announced their upcoming consolidation with the combined airline being called American Airlines. Members of American AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles have already started getting some details about what to expect from the new AAdvantage program. |
InsideFlyer June 2008 |
Cover Story How rich is your hotel award payout? A comparison of hotel loyalty programs to help you determine which ones are right for you. |
InsideFlyer February 2009 |
Calendar Note these dates to take advantage of recent travel promotions. |