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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
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
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
April 2010 |
Best Western Matches Status If you have elite status with any other hotel loyalty program, Best Western Rewards will match your status for free with the program's new Status Match, No Catch promotion. |
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
October 2010 |
Very Important Flyers A look at lifetime elite programs. |
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
February 2013 |
MileagePlus Elite Status Challenge United MileagePlus offers an elite status match challenge where members can be matched to their status in a non-Star Alliance airline for 90 days and then must reach certain thresholds to retain the status for the rest of the elite status year. |
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
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
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
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
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
February 2013 |
AAdvantage Elite Status Renewal American AAdvantage Platinum and Gold members who did not re-qualify for elite status for 2013 can renew their elite status through Feb. 28, 2014 for a one-time fee. |
InsideFlyer
November 2010 |
Cover Story Here's a look at lifetime elite programs outside North America. |
InsideFlyer
December 2011 |
Hertz Status Match Frequent renters of cars who have elite status with Avis or National can request a status match from Hertz Gold Plus Rewards through Jan. 31, 2012. |
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
December 2010 |
Loyalty Traveler- This Was 2010 December is the time to reflect on trends in hotel loyalty programs. Here are the top 9 pivotal maneuvers for 2010. |
InsideFlyer
May 2007 |
The 19th Annual Freddie Awards The best of airline loyalty programs. |
InsideFlyer
May 2009 |
Freddie Awards The 21st Annual Freddie Awards. Over 700,000 frequent flyers have spoken - did your favorite programs win? |
InsideFlyer
May 2008 |
The 20th Annual Freddie Awards The best travel loyalty programs, according to 629,022 frequent travelers. |
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
November 2008 |
Credit Card Choices Seven reasons why affinity cards are better than cash back cards and why they deserve a second look. |
InsideFlyer
October 2009 |
American AAdvantage Elite Qualifying Miles AA has a promotion to give you a boost toward your high-flying goal. |
InsideFlyer
July 2010 |
Opening Hotel Doors for Miles Ric Garrido looks at how to maximize mileage earning through hotel stays. |
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
September 2012 |
Virgin America Elevate Launches Elite Virgin America Elevate has launched elite status benefits and the top 1-2 percent of members are being welcomed with either Elevate Silver or Elevate Gold memberships. |
InsideFlyer
December 2014 |
Meet the New AAdvantage American Airlines has announced details for the new American AAdvantage program as American and US Airways merge. |
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
February 2010 |
Elite Shortcut with Frontier If you almost but didn't quite make it to elite status with Frontier Airlines this year, the airline is giving you a break. |
InsideFlyer
November 2014 |
Delta Raises Medallion Requirements, Tightens Transfers Delta changed the way members earn Medallion elite status by introducing a dollar component starting Jan. 1 of this year for 2015 Medallion status. |
InsideFlyer
September 2012 |
60 Seconds with Phil Seward, Virgin America's Director of Loyalty Virgin America Elevate turned five this year and in celebration has launched a status program for their best customers. We recently spoke with Phil Seward, Virgin America's Director of Loyalty, to learn about the elite program shortly before it was announced. |
InsideFlyer
December 2003 |
Best Bets iDine has the best mileage-earning opportunity, with members earning five miles per dollar spent... Members of Choice Privileges can earn a free night after two stays at participating hotels... Alaska Airlines members can earn bonus miles based on segments flown... etc. |
InsideFlyer
November 2012 |
Air Canada Altitude Air Canada is revamping its elite program and adding two new tiers to the Top Tier program, which will be renamed Altitude next year. |
InsideFlyer
September 2011 |
Opening Remarks United Airlines changes its Mileage Plus program. |
InsideFlyer
May 2014 |
InsideEdition International What it takes to earn Lifetime Elite Status and more on Avianca Airlines. |
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
August 2009 |
Cover Story A complete look at credit cards and your miles and points. |
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
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
September 2011 |
The Best Hotel Credit Cards for Low Spenders Here's the best value hotel loyalty credit cards for low spenders. |
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
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
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
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
May 2011 |
Loyalty Traveler Several major loyalty programs such as Club Carlson and Expedia Rewards have relaunched. |
InsideFlyer
February 2013 |
Red Carpet Treatment Achieving the highest elite status is the strategy many members use to travel in the premium cabin without paying any extra money. And if you're lucky enough to fly an airline from a non-hub airport, your chances of being upgraded improve even more. |
InsideFlyer
June 2009 |
Hit the Beds Running Now is the time to implement your 2009 and 2010 hotel loyalty program strategy. |
InsideFlyer
September 2008 |
Driving Miles The best ways to top up your miles and points when renting cars. |
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. |
