When Will American Airlines Become Revenue-Based?
Hard to believe, it’s been over thirty years now since American Airlines introduced their frequent flier program. With a tailwind of success, the other airlines quickly joined in…
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FTU: Is it Worth It?
While I was working in Rio de Janeiro, my husband took advantage of a trip to his hometown, DC, to attend a recent Frequent Traveler University. While he…
Marriott Timeshare Points Program Lawsuit Dismissed
A Marriott Vacation Club timeshare owner filed a Federal lawsuit seeking class action status and claiming that when Marriott introduced their points program a few years ago, it…
Flying – What Do Frequent Fliers Really Care About?
At its most black or white, airline passengers are either flying for business or pleasure. In reality, there are many shades of gray in between as most fly…
Fortune Magazine: So Wrong in So MANY Ways
I don’t usually go out of my way to agree or disagree with contrary opinions but Fortune’s recent article on airline loyalty programs by Stanford University professor Jeffrey Pfeffer…
Quirky Bonus if Delta Raises the Medallion Bar
According to The Points Guy, Delta Air Lines will increase the amount of Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) needed to maintain status for the 2016 year. Disclosure: I am…
Travel Link Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in…
Do Delta SkyMiles Suddenly Have More Value?
I know, most of the Boarding Area bloggers told you yesterday of the doom awaiting the Delta SkyMiles changes beginning next year, but for those with accumulated miles,…
Do You Remember Your First?
Rewards program membership, that is. Sorry to disappoint if you thought I was asking about something else. I found these old Delta and Northwest tags while cleaning out…
New Upgrade Certs for Delta Elites
Platinum and Diamond level elites with Delta Air Lines have long complained that their Systemwide Upgrades (SWU) can only be used on very expensive fares. This has meant…
