It’s your last chance to Vote in the Freddie Awards. Balloting ends as the month of March comes to a close (my understanding: 11:59pm on March 31 in the last inhabited time zone — so for many of you, early Sunday morning).
The Freddies are the award in the loyalty industry, honoring the best in airline, hotel, and credit card programs. And it’s the voice of the frequent traveler, voted on by the program’s members which makes it in many ways the most meaningful.
In my experience talking with programs, I’ve learned that they really do want to win these awards, in fact they want these awards the most, and at the margins they do listen to their customers and hear them through the awards, and have made changes or avoided making changes with an eye towards being honored by their customers through the Freddies — and also have mirrored things that the customers’ favorite programs have done as well.
If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to vote.
If you’re not sure whom to vote for, consider what others have to say,
Heels First Travel offers a run down of their favorite picks for voting in the Americas region.
Mommy Points shared her excitement for Freddies voting last month, but didn’t share her votes.
I’d love to know, which programs are you supporting this year, and why?
What, I thought this was top secret voting?! 😉 Off the top of my head, I know I supported US Airways Grand Slam, Club Carlson’s Big Night Giveaway, I like the redemption options for SPG cash and points and Priority Club PointBreaks. I also supported United and American for redemption options. I know I liked Hyatt’s elite program in the hotel category.
That is all I can remember right now, but it was fun voting and looking back at 2011. I hope everyone takes a few minutes to do the same!
@mommypoints We were all for US Airways Grand Slam too 😉 Speaking of that, I could really go for some Biscoff Butter right now…
I made sure that UA or CO didn’t have one of my votes!
I have to agree with Scott, UA will never get my support. (Unfortunately, I live near one of their hubs, and sometimes I have to fly with them. Delta is growing on me, with there new “economy comfort”. Here is a fantastic article that explains their new seating- http://lechictravel.com/2011/10/delta-economy-comfort/
Delta all the way! (NOT)
I voted for Hyatt and American Airlines for the best Elite programs.
Best promotion was SPG stay 3 get 1 free resort.
One question, why does Marriot and Delta airline do so well in the Freddie Awards – I am stumped.
Please – no voting for UA after what $misek has done to MP!