The August issue of Inside Flyer (subscription required) ran a cover story on award redemption, testing a variety of awards over several different timeframes to figure out which programs offered the best award redemption. USA Today offered a snapshot of the investigation’s results. The test involved booking travel on several popular routes one week, one month, three months and 11 months in advance. The result: Testers got free seats on the routes and days requested 73% of the time. For award seats in business class, which require more miles, the success rate was 54%. …Overall, Delta’s SkyMiles frequent-flier program was the top performer, rendering free seats on the desired route and day 85% of the time. American’s AAdvantage program placed second at 80%, followed by United’s Mileage Plus at 79%, US Airways’ Dividend Miles at…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for August 2004.
Starwood Cash & Points Award
Starwood’s last round of cash and points awards expired, but a new set are now available for stays through November 30th and it appears as though there’s an increase in the number of properties participating. The value can be illustrated with a single example: instead of 10,000 points for a night at a ‘categoy four’ hotel (such as the Westin in the Bahamas or the W in Mexico City), the cash and points award gives you that same property for $60 and 4,000 points. Put another way, you’re buying back your points at only one cent apiece. Since I generally consider a Starwood point to be the most valuable hotel or airline currency out there, this is an exceptional value. Not all Starwood properties participate in this promotion. Many do not. But it’s worth checking…
Starwood Cash & Points Award
Starwood’s last round of cash and points awards expired, but a new set are now available for stays through November 30th and it appears as though there’s an increase in the number of properties participating. The value can be illustrated with a single example: instead of 10,000 points for a night at a ‘categoy four’ hotel (such as the Westin in the Bahamas or the W in Mexico City), the cash and points award gives you that same property for $60 and 4,000 points. Put another way, you’re buying back your points at only one cent apiece. Since I generally consider a Starwood point to be the most valuable hotel or airline currency out there, this is an exceptional value. Not all Starwood properties participate in this promotion. Many do not. But it’s worth checking…
Starwood Cash & Points Award
Starwood’s last round of cash and points awards expired, but a new set are now available for stays through November 30th and it appears as though there’s an increase in the number of properties participating. The value can be illustrated with a single example: instead of 10,000 points for a night at a ‘categoy four’ hotel (such as the Westin in the Bahamas or the W in Mexico City), the cash and points award gives you that same property for $60 and 4,000 points. Put another way, you’re buying back your points at only one cent apiece. Since I generally consider a Starwood point to be the most valuable hotel or airline currency out there, this is an exceptional value. Not all Starwood properties participate in this promotion. Many do not. But it’s worth checking…
Joining the technology age
Emirates Skywards has introduced online award booking.
Destination Asia for Beach Vacations
A new Frommer’s article touts Bali as an excellent beach vacation at a reasonable price. I couldn’t agree more. Add Thailand to the list and you have two of the most ideal can’t-miss destinations.Imagine an island where the sunsets are breathtaking fireballs of red and orange. A place where you can laze on the beach all day with food and drinks brought to you while a masseuse works out the tension in your neck. A place steeped in culture and history, where the locals are peaceful, friendly and welcoming, the shopping is nirvana, while staying in a your own villa with a pool and a personal chef to cater to your every culinary whim. Well imagine no more: The answer is Bali. …
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