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InsideFlyer October 2011 |
Randy Petersen's Opening Remarks In last month's editorial, I took on the task of writing an open letter to United MileagePlus in regards to one of the many decisions they are making while integrating the Continental OnePass program. |
InsideFlyer August 2014 |
Revenue-Based FFPs What the move to revenue by major frequent flyer programs really means for members |
InsideFlyer September 2011 |
Opening Remarks United Airlines changes its Mileage Plus program. |
InsideFlyer October 2010 |
Very Important Flyers A look at lifetime elite programs. |
InsideFlyer November 2006 |
Mileage Runs Chasing miles via a mileage run whether for the benefits or awards has changed over the years. Here's what you need to know to end your year on a high note. |
InsideFlyer November 2011 |
The New United MileagePlus Takes Off Will the new program soar like an eagle or be a turkey? We take a look at the changes and point out which members will benefit the most. |
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 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 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 February 2007 |
High Flyers Who are the elite travelers? What are the elite frequent flyers programs offering their members? What do frequent flyers want? And what trends are we seeing? |
InsideFlyer April 2011 |
Combining Mileage Plus and OnePass Miles Although United Mileage Plus and Continental OnePass won't be combined into a single program until next year, frequent flyer members can now freely transfer their miles between accounts and combine their elite activity. |
InsideFlyer March 2014 |
Delta: The Industry's Canary in a Coal Mine It's been three years since rumors first began leaking out of Atlanta that Delta was considering modifying their popular SkyMiles frequent flyer program from a "mileage-based" program to a "revenue-based" program. |
InsideFlyer April 2008 |
Merger Madness Merger buzz stirs concern for frequent flyer programs. |
InsideFlyer June 2008 |
United Mileage Plus -- US Airways Dividend Miles Don't be fooled -- airlines will do whatever it takes to stay competitive. |
InsideFlyer December 2010 |
The Mileage Run Method A look at mileage runs to show you when, why and how to take to the skies and earn the most miles in the least amount of time. |
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 2012 |
United's Million Milers Some of United Airlines' best customers are not happy. Those who flew one million miles with United have seen some changes to their lifetime program. |
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 June 2010 |
United and Continental Merger The new United Airlines will surpass Delta Air Lines as the world's largest carrier and serve 370 destinations in 59 countries. |
InsideFlyer January 2012 |
Randy Petersen's Opening Remarks Mileage-based frequent flyer programs were invented in the U.S. and remain the home of the largest travel rewards programs in the world. Yes, they celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2011, but what's new with U.S.-based programs? |
InsideFlyer May 2011 |
Frequent Flyers Flock to Social Media Here's a look at how online communities are changing the face of travel loyalty programs. |
InsideFlyer February 2006 |
Randy Petersen's Opening Remarks This month begins and ends the voting period for the 18th annual Freddie Awards, a determination of the best frequent traveler loyalty programs in the industry. |
InsideFlyer February 2009 |
OnePass Revises Elite Bonuses Continental OnePass is amending its decision to reduce elite flight bonuses for all elite members. |
InsideFlyer April 2014 |
Letters We are sharing some of the comments we received from the new InsideFlyer blog about the changes coming to the Delta SkyMiles program in 2015. |
InsideFlyer October 2005 |
Delta to Merge "Grandfathered" Miles with Newer Ones Delta Air Lines is telling longtime customers that its oldest frequent flyer program is going away next year, but its points will still be usable. Member reaction has been mixed. |
InsideFlyer January 2005 |
The Crystal Ball: Picks and Predictions for the Year Ahead Take a peek at some prognostications for the friendly skies in 2005: We're talking program consolidations, more member power and other intriguing developments. |
InsideFlyer June 2011 |
United Award Fees We wrote about the changes United Mileage Plus made to their award chart in last month's issue of InsideFlyer and now the program has announced changes to award fees, effective June 15, 2011. |
InsideFlyer July 2011 |
Opening Remarks How people see frequent flyers will likely change if the planned full media exposure of the life of the high flyer comes to fruition in some major media outlets. |
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 August 2013 |
Opening Remarks There's something new out there that certainly points toward further establishing the frequent flyer mile as a universal reward currency. |
InsideFlyer November 2003 |
In Search of a Strategy: The Changing Face of Elite Status In the new world order of frequent flyer programs, all things elite are not created equal. Some programs are redefining what it means to be, and to become, elite. Is this the frequent flyer version of cutting off your nose to spite your face? |
InsideFlyer May 2009 |
Randy Petersen's Opening Remarks It's a great time to be a frequent flyer. |
InsideFlyer January 2013 |
Randy Petersen's Opening Remarks It is my guess that one of the main topics this time next year will be the tipping point of additional legacy carriers converting or adopting a "revenue-based" model as the standard method of mileage accrual for their members. |
InsideFlyer July 2014 |
Travel Talk - Annual Interview Issue We take a behind-the-scenes look into frequent travel programs and talk one-on-one with those making decisions that will have an effect on frequent flyers everywhere. |
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 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 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 January 2009 |
The [New] Delta Workbook A checklist for members of Delta SkyMiles and Northwest WorldPerks to guide them through the upcoming merger. |
InsideFlyer June 2012 |
Randy Petersen's Opening Remarks Are both US Airways and Delta considering changes to their existing frequent flyer programs featuring a conversion to revenue-based programs? With the changes that have already impacted this industry (miles as an industry?), there's a very strong argument that this is the way of the future. |
InsideFlyer January 2010 |
Continental Elite Continental announced that there will be two new programs coming mid-2010 to reward elite members: systemwide upgrades and an invitation-only elite tier called Presidential Platinum. |
InsideFlyer July 2012 |
Randy Petersen's Opening Remarks Frontier, which recently cut back severely on its daily service to Milwaukee is now offering Wisconsin members of their EarlyReturns program a one-time opportunity to transfer their frequent flyer miles to the Delta SkyMiles program. |
InsideFlyer January 2011 |
Randy Petersen's Opening Remarks 2011 will be the dawn of a new age of the enlightened frequent traveler. |
InsideFlyer January 2010 |
60 Seconds with Graduate Student Gabriel Leigh Interview with Gabriel Leigh, a graduate student in journalism at UC Berkeley, who created a 20-minute documentary about frequent flyer programs and the mileage junkies who collect miles and status. |
InsideFlyer December 2010 |
60 Seconds with Frequent Flyer Extraordinaire, FlyerTalk's SanDiego1K FlyerTalk's SanDiego1K gives advice about hotel and frequent flyer programs. |
InsideFlyer May 2011 |
Continental Elite Status Match Before you sign up for US Airways' elite status match, it would be a good idea to line up your required travel within the next 90 days to get the full benefit of this offer. |
InsideFlyer September 2011 |
More Mileage Plus Changes In addition to a new credit card, other upcoming changes have been announced for the new combined Mileage Plus and OnePass frequent flyer program. |
InsideFlyer January 2014 |
60 Seconds with Matteo Sarzana, CEO & Founder, avionerd.com Avionerd is a new mobile app with the goal to connect frequent flyers who have elite status with other travelers so that the elite members can share their status privileges with the not so frequent flyers. |
InsideFlyer November 2012 |
Loyalty Litigation The U.S. is a litigious nation. So it's not surprising that some of these lawsuits involve frequent flyer program members who are bitter about unfavorable changes made by a loyalty program. |
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 September 2004 |
Personality Quiz What kind of frequent flyer are you and what does your choice of programs say about you? |