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Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for October 2009.
Radisson Friends and Family Rate 25% Discount Through December 31
Radisson’s Friends and Family rate is a 25% discount and valid through the end of the year using promo code CARLSONF, according to this Flyertalk thread. I don’t know any more about it than that, so I’d like to see someone report back on Flyertalk having used the discount before I use it myself. I’m familiar with the Priority Club / Intercontinental Friends and Family rate which is usable by anyone and the Fairmont Friends and Family rate which requires a ‘booker ID’ (basicaly an employee number) but not other verification (there are several employees on Flyertalk who make theirs available). The Marriott Friends and Family rate requires a rate authorization form signed by the sponsoring employee’s supervisor. And Hilton will give anyone 25% off just for using a Visa Signature card so don’t really…
Will Southwest Move To a Revenue-Based Frequent Flyer Program?
Tim Winship says that Southwest is likely to move towards a revenue-based frequent flyer program a la JetBlue (he gives he example of Virgin America). I don’t follow Southwest enough to evaluate the claim, but imagine it’s credible. For Southwest, this makes some sense. I prefer segment and mileage-based programs because they provide more opportunity to benefit disproportionately; my hobby. But a low cost carrier with a low reward frequent traveler program makes some sense, although on the whole I think there are real unexploited opportunities to leverage these programs profitable as major carriers have done (while the ‘legacy’ airlines on the whole haven’t been particularly profitable, their frequent flyer programs have been). Selling miles is profitable, and Southwest doesn’t have nearly as extensive array of partners as major mileage-based programs. Those programs also offer…
I’ve Earned Over 150,000 American Airlines Miles With My Checking Account
I’ve written about Bankdirect before, but not much and not in awhile (e.g. here). In a low interest rate environment, a BankDirect checking account is especially attractive. And I’ve been thoroughly happy with them for the past six years. BankDirect offers online mileage checking, as well as other products (I’ve only been a customer for their checking). They don’t have physical branches, at least outside of Texas. In exchange for that, though, they offer a huge set of benefits compared to a regular brick and mortar bank checking account. I do need to keep a $2500 average balance to avoid fees, but I do that anyway. They offer: 1000 miles for opening the account. 5000 miles for payroll direct deposit. 2000 miles for using billpay for 12 months 1000 extra miles if you’re referred by…
Free Shutterfly Photo Book
Let Shutterfly connect to your Facebook account (click the link and then click to allow) and then go to the same link again and they’ll give you a unique promo code for a free 8×8 20 page hardcover photo book valid through November 15 (regular price $30). They say they’ll charge you taxes, shipping, and handling. (Via Dan’s Deals)
Emirates On-board Showers
I’ve certainly experienced the higher end of travel. There aren’t many products and elite services on my ‘bucket list’ as it were. And I’m rarely jealous of others’ experiences. Until now. Here’s a photo report of the Emirates A380 first class shower. Seriously. Makes my upcoming visit to the Cabanas in Hong Kong after a first class arrival on Cathay look purely pederstrian. I just wish Emirates would start flying the A380 to JFK already… Update: Joe Brancatelli emails to let me know that Emirates had been flying the A380 JFK-DXB earlier this year, but they’ve shifted the aircraft up to Toronto where they’re only permitted 3 flights a week and they can better utilize the extra capacity.
American Airlines Up In the Air Movie Sweepstakes
I don’t usually post sweepstakes, but this is one I’d actually like to win. American is giving away a grand prize of tickets to the Up In The Air movie premiere, 700,000 AAdvantage miles, and $300 MasterCard gift card. Although if you win, you’ll want to study this blog post on how to dispute the fair market value of a prize for tax purposes… (Hat tip to @WanderngAramean)
Reporter Looking to Interview Frequent Flyers
Rrporter for a major news organization is looking for folks that have earned millions of miles through flying. Please email me — gleff -at- yahoo.com — if you’d be interested in talking to them. Their story is tied to the upcoming release of the film Up in the Air.
Free KLM Luggage Tags
KLM is offering two free design-your-own luggage tags in exchange for subscribing to their e-mail list. You can use a photo of your family, your favorite destination, or, to make it easier, you can choose from one of the images pre-selected by KLM. (Via Things in the Sky.)
Air Canada Aeroplan Progressive Mileage Bonus
Air Canada is offering up to 15,000 bonus miles for flights within Canada and between the US and Canada through January 31. (Registration required.) Here’s how it works: One-way flights Bonus Aeroplan Miles Cumulative Bonus Aeroplan Miles 3 3,000 3,000 6 4,000 7,000 9 8,000 15,000* Offer is valid with the following fare types: Executive Flexible, Executive Lowest, Latitude, Tango Plus and Tango. Note that not all routes are eligible: [E]ligible routes: Within Canada: Halifax to Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto Montreal to Halifax Ottawa to Halifax Toronto to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax London ON to Calgary Edmonton to Yellowknife, Toronto Calgary to Toronto, London ON, Yellowknife, Kamloops Vancouver to Toronto, Kamloops Kamloops to Calgary, Vancouver Yellowknife to Calgary, Edmonton Between Canada and the U.S.: Montreal to Las Vegas, Newark, New York-LaGuardia Las Vegas, Newark, New York-LaGuardia…
