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Virgin Atlantic Gets Aggressive in Australia

by Gary Leff on May 24, 2005

May 24 2005

Virgin Atlantic is offering double points and elite status matches, sensing an opportunity to poach frustrated Qantas flyers.

25% Off Starwood Award Redemption for Platinums — AGAIN

by Gary Leff on May 24, 2005

May 24 2005

In the middle of the month, Starwood ran a promotion offering 25% off hotel night award redemption for platinum members. They apparently had some bumps in notifying members (though readers of this blog were well-informed). As a result, they’ve extended the offer. Via Starwood Lurker on Flyertalk:[T]hrough midnight Eastern US time on Monday, May 30th, Platinum members can make their plans online at spg.com and then call the Platinum Concierge line to make use of the FRED redemption code for a 25% off savings. The same Terms and Conditions apply that were in effect previously. This is for award stays booked through Wednesday, August 31st only.

$0 Fare from UK to US

by Gary Leff on May 20, 2005

Ripped from the FareAlert email list A great way to start the weekend… $0 base fare + taxes on American Airlines from London Gatwick and Manchester to Cleveland. Valid for travel from August 22-31, 2005. Bookable on Expedia and possibly other sites as well. Valid ONLY from the UK to the USA, not the other way around. Please see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=434800 for more information.

XBox 360: the Next Free Electronics Offer

by Gary Leff on May 19, 2005

May 19 2005

Gratis Internet, the people who brought you the free iPod and free digital camera, have a new promotion for a free X-box 360. These folks are seriously quick — it was only unveiled a week ago. This thing has wireless controllers, HD gaming, iPod compatibility and online features out of the box. Now, it won’t ship for several months, but I’m hoping to be one of the first ones to get it through the Gratis free offer. After all, I’ve already finished all their other offers.

Expedia Package Discount

by Gary Leff on May 19, 2005

Expedia is offering $100 off an American Airlines flight when you purchase a hotel together with it using coupon code SAVE100. Book by May 25 for travel through the end of the year.

Deal in Vegas

by Gary Leff on May 18, 2005

Travelzoo has the Venetian from $100/night. That’s the best price I’ve seen for the property outside of Priceline.

Fly Free Faster Bonus is Back

by Gary Leff on May 18, 2005

May 18 2005

Northwest’s annual Fly Free Faster promotion is back. You can register now. Fly Free Faster 5 offers 10,000 bonus miles for completing a qualifying activity and earning five partner credits between June 1 and September 30 (so hold your guns and don’t go flying Northwest yet!). Qualifying activities include: taking two domestic roundtrips or one international roundtrip (or four or two one-ways, respectively) on Northwest or KLM signing up and paying the fee for a Northwest Visa purchasing a WorldClub membership I’ve had the Northwest Visa and Northwest Business Visa in the past. I’m going to sign up for the Northwest Signature Visa, a new product, and earn the 15,000 bonus miles for the $90 annual fee. You can earn two partner credits for each of: new service with MCI, EarthLink, Nextel, or T-Mobile real…

2 Red Carpet Club Passes and Starwood Gold for $10

by Gary Leff on May 14, 2005

Ameniti, United’s “Luxury Travel Club” (which is useless in almost every regard) is offering a 3-month trial membership for $10. It comes with 2 United Red Carpet Club passes and Starwood Gold status, my best guess being through February 2007. If you allow your membership to renew after 3 months for a $295 annual fee you’ll receive 25,000 United miles. Otherwise, just cancel before 3 months are up.

Free Magazines

by Gary Leff on May 7, 2005

May 07 2005

Some free magazine subscriptions available: A six-month subscription to Better Homes & Gardens. Enter promo code KDIH502BH. A one-year subscription to Genre Magazine (for gay men) A free subscription to TechNet Magazine A free subscription to Driving Sports Magazine A two-year subscription to Black Enterprise