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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 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
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
April 2008 |
Merger Madness Merger buzz stirs concern for frequent flyer programs. |
InsideFlyer
October 2010 |
Very Important Flyers A look at lifetime elite programs. |
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
November 2008 |
Credit Card Choices Seven reasons why affinity cards are better than cash back cards and why they deserve a second look. |
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
July 2014 |
AA/US Integration News AAdvantage elite status members can upgrade to first class on US Airways flights within 24 hours of departure for flights within and between the U.S. (excluding Hawaii), Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda and Central America on a first come, first served basis. |
InsideFlyer
January 2011 |
UA and CO United Mileage Plus and Continental OnePass members can expect a single, merged program by Jan. 1, 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
January 2009 |
The [New] Delta Workbook A checklist for members of Delta SkyMiles and Northwest WorldPerks to guide them through the upcoming merger. |
InsideFlyer
October 2009 |
Delta SkyMiles + WorldPerks Delta expects to complete the integration of WorldPerks into SkyMiles this month. |
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
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
September 2009 |
Randy Petersen's Opening Remarks Read why Randy Petersen thinks the world has fallen in love with frequent flyer programs once again. |
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 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
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
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 2009 |
Upgrade FAQs Here's a look at those elusive upgrades. We know you want them and answer some commonly asked questions about how to get them. |
InsideFlyer
May 2008 |
The 20th Annual Freddie Awards The best travel loyalty programs, according to 629,022 frequent travelers. |
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
May 2009 |
Freddie Awards The 21st Annual Freddie Awards. Over 700,000 frequent flyers have spoken - did your favorite programs win? |
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
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
October 2003 |
Continental OnePass Announces Changes to Program for 2004 The frequent flyer industry has entered a new era, one in which the focus has shifted from loyalty and is now aimed directly at revenue. |
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
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
May 2007 |
The 19th Annual Freddie Awards The best of airline loyalty programs. |
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
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 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
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 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
July 2010 |
Opening Hotel Doors for Miles Ric Garrido looks at how to maximize mileage earning through hotel stays. |
InsideFlyer
October 2008 |
Continental Baggage, OnePass Changes Continental Airlines new checked bag policy goes into effect. Plus, changes to the elite mileage bonus program cause a stir among OnePass elite members. |
InsideFlyer
May 2005
Randy Petersen |
The 17th Annual Freddie Awards The Freddie Awards recognize the best offerings for travelers from airlines and hotels. |
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
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
July 2011 |
Life in the Air: Part 2 A conversation with mileage-savvy frequent flyers. |
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
March 2013 |
Crossover Rewards As we go to press, Travel bloggers are abuzz with news of new "Crossover Rewards" coming from Starwood Preferred Guest and Delta SkyMiles. |
InsideFlyer
April 2012 |
60 Seconds with Chris Holdren, SVP Starwood Preferred Guest Starwood Preferred Guest introduced new elite benefits and a lifetime elite program, effective March 1. |
InsideFlyer
March 2007 |
Expiration Policies A summary of the expiration policies from the most popular frequent flyer programs. |
InsideFlyer
August 2011 |
UA and CO Mileage Plus United Continental Holdings, Inc. has announced that Mileage Plus will be the name of the new loyalty program for the combined United and Continental airlines. |
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
January 2010 |
Mileage Managers Using a mileage manager to help keep track of your miles and points is one way to stay ahead of the FFP game. We look at the leading mileage tracking Web sites. |
InsideFlyer
September 2009 |
Cover Story A conversation with five industry insiders and one blogger who keeps a close watch on the airline industry. |
