Last month, America West began offering free companion tickets after two roundtrips to and from Los Angeles.United has matched this offer, as has American.Registration is required for all of the offers, and flights must be completed by November 15th.
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Monthly Archives for June 2004.
Hilton Personalizes Benefits, too
It isn’t just Air Canada and Delta. Hilton HHonors members can register their preferred way to earn points for hotel stays. Beginning July 1, members can choose between:10 HHonors points and 1 airline mile per dollar spent10 HHonors points and 500 airline miles per stay 10 HHonors points plus 5 bonus HHonors points per dollar spent Members can switch their choice at any time — a good idea to focus on the fixed point offerings for single night stays, and variable offerings for longer, costlier stays.
Replace Car Tires and Take to the Skies
Purchase a set of Michelin tires by November 15th and earn 2500 Delta miles.
Transportation and environmental heresy
It turns out that cars may be more fuel efficient than trains (link via Marginal Revolution).Challenging assumptions about railways’ green superiority, the study finds that the weight and fuel requirements of trains have increased to the point where rail could become the least energy-efficient form of transport. Engineers at Lancaster University said trains had failed to keep up with the motor and aviation industries in reducing fuel needs. They calculate that expresses between London and Edinburgh consume slightly more fuel per seat (the equivalent of 11.5 litres) than a modern diesel-powered car making the same journey. The car’s superiority rises dramatically when compared with trains travelling at up to 215mph. Here’s the money quote:“I know this will generate howls of protest, but at present a family of four going by car is about as environmentally…
25% Amex Conversion Bonus
Through June 30th there is a 25% bonus for transferring American Express Membership Rewards points to Aeromexico. Of course, Aeromexico is a partner of Delta (and a member of Skyteam) so this may be of value far beyond Mexico.
Discounts with Visa
It’s worth checking the Visa website occasionally. They have several discounts and free offers to take advantage of with companies you’re probably buying from anyway. Just a few examples: $10 off $50 at Office Depot Second night free at Radisson hotels Free half-pound of African coffee when you add $35 to your Starbucks card 15% Off at JC Penney
Easy Partner for Northwest Fly Free Faster 4
In my discussion of strategies for Northwest’s Fly Free Faster 4 bonus I mentioned earning a partner credit by shopping at Office Max through the Northwest Mall and purchasing some “free after rebate” items. From today through Saturday, June 26 the following items are free after rebate at Office Max: Belkin Double-Sided Copy Clip (0223-2300) $4.99 – $4.99 = $0 3M 10-oz. Electronic Equpiment Cleaner (2034-5253) $5.99 – $5.99 = $0 Endust 10-oz. Duster (0221-4142) $8.99 – $8.99 = $0 Digital Camera Memory Card Readers (2068-8481/2068-8506/20688711/2068-8490) $29.99 – $19.99 – = $0 Sakar Trimstyle Caller ID Phone of 13 Memory Desk Speakerphone (2017-2965/2017-2956/2033-2089/2033-2052) $19.99 – $9.99 – $10 = $0 24-CD Wallet (2055-6649) $4.99 – $4.99 = $0 Royal Expert 2 Organizer (2004-5782) $14.99 – $7 – $8 = $0 Remember that your order has…
Renting a Car in Europe
MSNBC’s Savings Sleuth offers tips for renting a car in Europe. Since I can’t figure out how to provide a permalink to the piece, I reproduce much of the advice below: 1. Reserve your car ahead, before you depart from the US Without fail, you’ll find that rates will be lower when you book from home. If you’re already on vacation and you decide you want to rent, it’s even worth it to have a friend or family member reserve on your behalf from the US. 2. Stick to the big car rental agencies When it comes to renting a car in Europe, you’ll more often than not get the best quotes from the biggest agencies: Avis, Hertz, EuropeCar, and AutoEurope. Be sure to inquire about current specials and discount initiatives. 3. Rent a manual…
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Triple USAirways Miles to and from Washington, DC
USAirways is offering triple miles (registration required) for flights between Washington DC and 17 cities to promote the arrival of ‘Go Fares’ in DC.
