Keith Alexander’s “Business Class” column in the Washington Post yesterday covered bonus mile offers for cell phone plans. Customers will find it easier to switch carriers now that they can keep their existing phone numbers.My own expectation is that initial lucrative rebates and signup offers will become a bit less generous, because with greater potential for switching carriers down the road the lifetime value of a customer for a cell provider will be lower. However, there will be switching incentives and new incentives for re-upping on contracts. Previously bonus offers were generally only good for “new” customers. Now any customer not under contract ought to be seen as a “new” customer.For a good summary of current mileage offers, check out the “telephone” section of Gary Steiger’s Free Frequent Flyer Miles page.
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for November 2003.
Funniest thing I’ve seen all weekend
The Paris Hilton Sex Video. And it’s in full color, too.
Flowers, bonus miles
I often order flowers, gift baskets, etc. both personally and for work. And ordering on the internet is the simplest way to go. So I’m always scrounging around for the most rewarding offers. Here’s one that may fit the bill for some: through the end of the year, FTD.com is offering 15 American Airlines miles per dollar spent.
JetBlue Sweepstakes
Members of the JetBlue frequent flyer program can enter to win a BMW X3. If you’re not yet a member of their program, you can sign up and then enter.
An alternative to Priceline for excess inventory
America West has been auctioning off tickets on E-bay. They’ll even sell in quantities.
The growth of low fare carriers in Europe
TransportBlog says that EasyJet will carry more passengers than British Airways next year. Astonishing. Truly astonishing.
Home Depot
Get a 10% off coupon for Home Depot by filling out a short form.
Internet access bonus
Comcast has a new offer for 10,000 United miles with signup for high-speed cable internet.
Free Zagat Online
Zagat is offering a free 30 day trial (no credit card required). Just sign up with promotion code 30FREE26B before November 26, 2003.
The small victories matter
American Airlines brings back Dr. Pepper.
