Frequent Flyer Program News March 2005.Between February 1 and April 30, eligible stays at Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion A family of application development systems for Windows from SoftVelocity, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL (www.softvelocity.com). Clarion provides a comprehensive set of tools for development, including a screen builder, 4GL and application generator. , MainStay Suites Mainstay Suites is a brand of mid-priced extended stay hotels franchised by Choice Hotels International. Mainstay Suites hotels provide comfortable and affordable accommodations to extended stay travelers as well as provide many amenities to its guests. , Econo Lodge Econo Lodge is an economy motel chain based in the United States. Econo Lodge is the second largest brand in the Choice Hotels system. It is one of the best known names of its category and provides affordable rooms to budget travelers. or Rodeway Inn Rodeway Inn is an upper-priced economy chain of motels in the United States and Canada. Rodeway Inn is a brand of the Choice Hotels group. There are over 150 locations in North America. hotels in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. or the Caribbean will earn triple miles/credits with participating airline programs. Reservations must be made at choicehotels.com to qualify for the bonus. Promotion details are online at http://www5.choicehotels.com/ires/en- US/html/AirlineMiles. Mar 4, 2005 American, Continental and United have matched British Airways' promotion for Transatlantic flights | Transatlantic flight is any flight of an aircraft, whether fixed-wing aircraft, balloon or other device, which involves crossing the Atlantic Ocean — with a starting point in North America or South America and ending in Europe or Africa, or vice versa. : 42,000 bonus miles for first- and business- class trips between the United States and Europe through April 30. Bonus applies to roundtrips or two one-way transatlantic segments in first or business class. Registration is required. Mar 4, 2005 Aeroplan Between February 1 and April 30, Choice Hotels Canada is offering Choice Club Plus, Aeroplan and associated airline members triple points or miles for stays at Canadian Choice hotels booked on the Choice Web site and double points or miles for stays booked in person or by phone. The Choice network in Canada includes 280 properties under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Clarion, Quality, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands. See http://www.choicehotels.ca/hotels/aeroplan.htm Mar 4, 2005 AirTran A+ Rewards AirTran is offering double credits to A+ Rewards members for all travel booked at http://www.airtran.com to/from Baltimore/Washington (BWI BWI abbr. British West Indies ) between February 14 and March 31 2005. Details are at http://www.aplusrewards.com. Mar 4, 2005 Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines, (NYSE: ALK) is an airline based in Seattle, Washington, United States. It operates hubs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Portland International Airport. Mileage Plan Through March 31, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members will earn double miles on new twice-weekly nonstop HP's brand name for its fault-tolerant servers, which range in size from four CPUs to 4,000 CPUs. The NonStop line was created by Tandem Computers, which was acquired by Compaq, which later became part of HP. service between Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. and Loreto, Mexico. Registration at http://alaskaair.com/www2/Promo/Registration/PromoEntry.asp?pid=AS0416 Mar 4, 2005 America West FlightFund Effective immediately, America West FlightFund members can earn one mile per $1 spent when purchasing tickets on the America West Web site and selecting the Bill Me Later payment option. To sweeten sweet·en v. sweet·ened, sweet·en·ing, sweet·ens v.tr. 1. To make sweet or sweeter by adding sugar, honey, saccharin, or another sweet substance. 2. To make more pleasant or agreeable. the deal, members will also earn 1,000 elite-qualifying miles for the first purchase between February 3 and May 2. Bill Me Later is a deferred payment service, allowing consumers to postpone paying for 90 days, after which they incur finance fees (like a credit card's) at a 17.99 percent annual percentage rate. Details are at http://www.americawest.com/specials/sp_billmelater.htm Mar 4, 2005 American AAdvantage Members of American AAdvantage and Delta SkyMiles can earn triple milesi1,500 instead of the normal 500ifor qualifying stays at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Summerfield Suites In June 2005 the Blackstone Group acquired Wyndham International for $3.2 billion. Summerfield Suites, Wyndham’s extended stay offering, was included in the deal. On December 1st 2005 Global Hyatt confirmed that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the between January 31 and March 31. To earn the bonus, travelers must be members of the Wyndham ByRequest program and designate American or Delta as their preferred airline for mileage-earning. Visit http://wyndham.com/specialoffers/special_offers/details/DeltaMedallion/m ain.wnt Mar 4, 2005 American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. Membership Rewards Blue from American Express cardholders who are enrolled in the Membership Rewards program can bid their Membership Rewards points for a variety of lifestyle awards at the Blue PLAY auction site. Auction items include spa vacations, shopping trips, sports experiences, etc. For more on the auction site, visit http://www.americanexpress.com/blueplay Mar 4, 2005 Amtrak Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corp., authorized to operate virtually all intercity passenger railroad routes in the United States. Amtrak was created by Congress in 1970 in response to more than two decades of continuous operating deficits by privately run Guest Rewards Between January 11 and May 31, members of Amtrak's Guest Rewards program will earn a free ride after every two trips on Acela Express Acela Express (often called simply Acela, leading to early confusion with the Acela Regional and Acela Commuter) is the name used by Amtrak for the high-speed tilting train service operating between Washington, D.C. or Metroliner, plus double points for tickets charged to a MasterCard. Limit: eight free vouchers per member. Free trips may be booked between March 1 and December 15, for travel between June 15 and December 15. Blackout dates apply. Registration is required. See Amtrak's Web site at http://amtrakguestrewards.com/ Mar 4, 2005 Best Western Gold Crown Club International Between February 1 and March 30, Best Western Gold Crown Club International members can earn up to 2,500 bonus miles after five qualifying stays at Best Western hotels. Earn 250 base miles after one stay; 250 base miles plus 250 bonus miles for 500 total miles after two stays; 250 base miles plus 500 bonus miles for 750 total miles after three stays; 250 base miles plus 750 bonus miles for 1,000 total miles after four stays; and 250 bonus miles for the fifth through 10th stays. Registration is required. Details are here: http://www.goldcrownclub.com/offers/BWQD05.asp. Mar 4, 2005 Choice Club Plus Between February 1 and April 30, Choice Hotels Canada is offering Choice Club Plus, Aeroplan and associated airline members triple points or miles for stays at Canadian Choice hotels booked on the Choice Web site and double points or miles for stays booked in person or by phone. The Choice network in Canada includes 280 properties under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Clarion, Quality, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands. See http://www.choicehotels.ca/hotels/aeroplan.htm Mar 4, 2005 Delta SkyMiles Members of American AAdvantage and Delta SkyMiles can earn triple milesi1,500 instead of the normal 500ifor qualifying stays at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Summerfield Suites between January 31 and March 31. To earn the bonus, travelers must be members of the Wyndham ByRequest program and designate American or Delta as their preferred airline for mileage-earning. Visit http://wyndham.com/specialoffers/special_offers/details/DeltaMedallion/m ain.wnt Mar 4, 2005 Hilton HHonors Hilton HHonors[sic] is the loyalty program of the Hilton Hotels Corporation. HHonors benefits at participating Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Homewood Suites Hilton HHonors members will now qualify for elite status based on stays, room nights or points posted during a rolling 12-month period, rather than the calendar year period used previously and still in effect at other major frequent-stay programs. The new policy is here: http://hhonors.hilton.com/en/hhonors/benefits/levels.jhtml. Mar 4, 2005 Northwest WorldPerks Through June 30, WorldPerks members will earn a 1,000-mile bonus for flights to/from Indianapolis. The bonus may be earned an unlimited number of times. Register at http://www.nwa.com/offers/ind05/ Mar 4, 2005 Northwest WorldPerks Through May 15, WorldPerks members who stay at participating Hilton Family The Hilton family is a successful American family founded by hotel magnate Conrad Hilton (1887-1979). His descendants continue to hold varying degrees of wealth and status as socialites, and some have become famous, such as great-granddaughter Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton hotels, Marriott, InterContinental and Starwood hotels will earn a 25 percent bonus on the first and second stays, but only after completing the second stay; a 50 percent bonus on the first through third stays, after completing the third stay; and a 100 percent bonus on all stays, after completing four stays. Registration is required at http://clients.eprize.net/nwa/miles/index.tbapp. Mar 4, 2005 Priority Club Rewards Priority Club Rewards members may now purchase Gold Elite status for $50. Gold members receive a 10 percent bonus on earned points for hotel stays, priority check-in, and access to a customer-service number reserved exclusively for use by elites. Elite benefits are valid for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are purchased. Details are at https://priorityclub.points.com/goldstatus/index.jsp. Mar 4, 2005 TAP Air Portugal TAP Air Portugal has become the 16th member of United's Star Alliance. This gives the alliance its tenth European hub, Lisbon, as well as some unique destinations such as the Azores, the Cape Verde Islands Noun 1. Cape Verde Islands - a group of islands in the Atlantic off of the coast of Senegal Cape Verde, Republic of Cape Verde - an island country in the Atlantic off the coast of Senegal , Madeira and Sao Tome and Principe in Africa. It also gives the alliance carriers nonstops from Lisbon to Fortaleza, Natal Natal, city, Brazil Natal (nətäl`), city (1991 pop. 606,887), capital of Rio Grande do Norte state, NE Brazil, just above the mouth of the Potengi River. , Recife and Salvador, Brazil. TAP's frequent flyer frequent flyer Hospital practice A popular term for a Pt who is regularly admitted to a particular ER or health care facility, for various reasons program, called Victoria, is now accepting and redeeming Star Alliance miles. Victoria Silver members now have waitlist wait·list n. A waiting list. tr.v. also wait-list wait·list·ed, wait·list·ing, wait·lists To put on a waiting list. and airport standby priority. Mar 14, 2005 United Mileage Plus Through May 27, Mileage Plus members will earn 1,200 bonus miles when their pets accompany them on at least one leg of their trips. Bonus may be earned twice during the promotion period. Register for the offer at http://www.united.com/petmiles. Mar 4, 2005 United Mileage Plus Mileage Plus members will earn 2005 bonus miles for cruises booked online by April 30 at United Cruises' Web site (http://www.united.com/cruises). Travel must be completed by December 31. The bonus is combinable with other mileage offers. Mar 4, 2005 United Mileage Plus Through May 1, Mileage Plus members will receive 10,000 bonus miles when joining United's Ameniti Luxury Travel Club. Membership costs $295 per year and includes a free companion ticket (when purchasing a full-fare ticket), automatic Gold status in the Starwood Preferred Guest program, subscription to Conde Nast Traveler magazine, two one-time airport lounge An airport lounge is a lounge owned by a particular airline (or jointly operated by several carriers). Many offer private meeting rooms, phone, fax, wireless and internet access and other business services, along with provisions to enhance comfort such as free drinks and snacks. passes, etc. See http://www.mymileageplus.com/mmp/dstatial.show?isRef=main.partner.mmp for more. Mar 4, 2005 United Mileage Plus Beginning on February 1, United began selling prepaid pre·pay tr.v. pre·paid, pre·pay·ing, pre·pays To pay or pay for beforehand. pre·pay  ment n. travel cards, earning buyers immediate Mileage Plus elite status and allowing them to pre-purchase tickets on United, United Express and Ted at a 5 percent discount. The cards are offered in three denominations: $5,000 (which rewards purchasers with Premier status), $10,000 (Premier Exec), and $20,000 (1K). Ticketing and travel must take place between February 1, 2005 and February 28, 2006. Terms and conditions can be viewed here: http://www.united.com/prepaidtravel Mar 4, 2005 Wyndham ByRequest Members of American AAdvantage and Delta SkyMiles can earn triple milesi1,500 instead of the normal 500ifor qualifying stays at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Summerfield Suites between January 31 and March 31. To earn the bonus, travelers must be members of the Wyndham ByRequest program and designate American or Delta as their preferred airline for mileage-earning. Visit http://wyndham.com/specialoffers/special_offers/details/DeltaMedallion/m ain.wnt Mar 4, 2005 Copyright (c) 2005 Pyramid Media Group, Inc. / AirguideOnline.com. All rights reserved. |
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