All Frequent Flyer Content

• New From AmEx: Frequent Flyer Fees
  by Tim Winship
  Pay your credit card bill late and American Express will withhold your points in the programs of Delta, JetBlue, Hilton, and Starwood. Miles can be reinstated for a $29 fee.
• Southwest Is Mostly Mum on New Rapid Rewards Program
  by Tim Winship
  The architect of Southwest's new program provides some perspective on the current and future Rapid Rewards. But details of the new program, to be launched next year, remain scarce.
• Two Great New Airline Initiatives and One Horrible Idea
  by Ed Perkins
  Lower taxi costs to and from the airport, as well as automated, lifetime check-in can make air travel easier. But who charges $60 to print your boarding pass at the airport?
• Full Flights Will Cost Flyers (Not Just Money)
  by Tim Winship
  If the new airline reality is full flights throughout the year, flyers should expect more congestion and frustration. And higher ticket prices.
• Judge Says Selling Frequent Flyer Miles Is Illegal
  by Tim Winship
  Should frequent flyer program members be free to sell their airline miles? Ruling on a lawsuit filed by Alaska Airlines, a judge said No.
• Got Miles? Use Them for Holiday Gifts
  by Tim Winship
  Many frequent flyer program members are looking to use their miles in lieu of cash to take some of the financial sting out of this year's holiday gift-giving.
• The Top Five Frequent Flyer Deals for November 2009
  by Tim Winship
  This month, we feature frequent traveler promotions from American, British Airways, Continental, Delta, Spirit, United, and six hotel chains.
• Frontier Upgrades Mean Downgrades for Some
  by Tim Winship
  Frontier's new Stretch seats provide more legroom for some, less for others. Is that why the product launch has been more stealthy than splashy?
• JetBlue Revises, Relaunches TrueBlue
  by Tim Winship
  JetBlue has completely overhauled its TrueBlue program. The new scheme awards points for dollars spent and scraps blackouts. While improved, it remains a work in progress.
• Warning: Frequent Flyer Changes at US Airways
  by Tim Winship
  With US Airways' new GoAwards, more Dividend Miles members will likely pay more miles for more awards.
• 'Fashion Police' Deny Man First-Class Due to Track Suit
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  United denied a first-class upgrade to a passenger because his track suit was deemed too casual. UPDATED Nov 9: United has an explanation!
• Introducing the World's Most Lucrative Credit Card
  by Tim Winship
  With a 100,000-mile bonus, the new British Airways credit card may be the best travel-rewards card ever offered.
• American and United Launch Miles-for-Shopping Deals
  by Tim Winship
  Among the mileage mall promotions for holiday shopping are offers from American and United. Which offers the best bang, and the most miles, for your buck?
• Grim Outlook for Free Flights This Fall
  by Tim Winship
  Flights were full in October, leaving little room for award travelers. If that's a portent of things to come, a window of opportunity for mileage redeemers will have slammed shut.
• Marriott Mileage Mall Bonus: Let the Shopping Begin
  by Tim Winship
  Marriott opens the season for earning bonuses at the mileage malls with double and triple points at 19 online retailers.
• The Top Five Award Destinations for November
  by Tim Winship
  This month's best bets for award travel include Reno, Salt Lake City, Canada, Mexico, and Nassau.
• United's Baggage Subscription Could Save You Money
  by Ed Perkins
  While you may scoff at United's $249 yearly baggage subscription, seniors, families, and frequent flyers should take a closer look. Ed Perkins explains how this fee can work for you.
• Frequent Flyer Fees: The Ultimate Guide
  by SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Compare award fees from every major domestic airline in one place with new our Ultimate Guide to Frequent Flyer Fees, the new companion to our Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees.
• In Continental Partner Switch, Delta Is Out, United Is In
  by Tim Winship
  Continental's move from SkyTeam to the Star Alliance reshuffles the deck for frequent flyers. Among the new benefits: OnePass miles on United and US Airways, and more awards.
• United Discounts Europe, Middle East Awards by 20 Percent
  by Tim Winship
  For the seventh time this year, United is cutting award prices. But as in the past, Mileage Plus members will have to act fast to take advantage of the discounts.
• Red Lion Promotion Offers Less Than Meets the Eye
  by Tim Winship
  Earn 25,000 frequent flyer miles (which might or might not be enough for a free ticket) after staying six nights with Red Lion hotels at a premium room rate. Deal or no deal?
• New Film Shines Light on Mileage Addiction
  by Tim Winship
  Think you're a bona fide frequent flyer mile junkie? If you identify with the characters in this new documentary, you probably are.
• Coming From Hilton: Higher Award Prices
  by Tim Winship
  Beginning next year, members of Hilton's HHonors program will pay more points for award nights that are worth less.
• Stay Healthy on Airplanes This Winter
  by Jaclyn Liechti, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  With the cold and flu season upon us, the question on most travelers' minds is how to avoid a vacation-spoiling illness. Here are a few tips to help you avoid catching a bug.
• Travel Blogs Offer a Plethora of Information
  by Ed Perkins
  Ed Perkins provides a substantial list of travel-focused blogs, covering everything from finding great airfare deals to seat upgrades to getting more frequent flyer miles.
• Delta Bulks Up With Acquisition of Northwest's Mileage Program
  by Tim Winship
  After 23 years, Northwest's loyalty program issued its last mile. Members' miles will be transferred to Delta's program, now the world's largest.
• New Charge Card Awards Triple Points for Airfare
  by Tim Winship
  A new card from American Express is aimed at big-spending frequent flyers. If you fit that profile, the $175 annual fee may be worth paying.
• The Top Five Frequent Flyer Deals for October 2009
  by Tim Winship
  This month, we feature promotions from American, Continental, Southwest, United, US Airways, and 10 hotel chains. Among the offers: more miles and points, and faster elite perks.
• Southwest Targets Frequent Flyers' Wallets
  by Tim Winship
  Everyone's favorite airline plans to add fees when it launches its revised mileage program next year. Where's the love, Southwest?!
• United Offers Award Flights for Just 20,000 Miles
  by Tim Winship
  United is discounting its most popular frequent flyer award, the domestic coach ticket. But you'll have to book quickly to get one at the discounted rate.

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