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  • August 2008

    • American Stiffens Frequent-Flier Rules

      New York Times  |  Aug 7, 08 4:50 PM CDT

      American Stiffens Frequent-Flier Rules

      (Newser) - American Airlines has added stiffer fees and higher mileage requirements to its frequent-flier program as the airline struggles to cope with fuel costs, the New York Times reports. American, which posted a $1.16 billion loss for the second quarter, is following the lead of Delta, which tightened the purse strings for its frequent-flier program last week. More »

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      airline industry  • American Airlines  • fuel costs  • quarterly results  • cost cutting  • business models  • frequent flier miles

  • July 2008

    • Tips for Frequent Fliers

      Travel Leisure  |  Jul 22, 08 8:45 PM CDT

      Tips for Frequent Fliers

      (Newser) - You sat in plenty of stuffy cabins to earn those frequent-flier miles: make sure you get a good trip out of them. Travel and Leisure runs down the best ways to earn miles and use them efficiently. Stick with one airline: The more you commit to a single airline, the better you'll be treated and the more miles you'll accumulate. Eat more, drive more: Rental car companies such as Hertz double the miles of some airline customers, and participating restaurants also offer such benefits. Ditch the mouse for the receiver: Booking a ticket by calling an airline agent can help you use your miles more efficiently than online booking. More »

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      list  • travel  • airline  • flights  • hotels  • frequent flier miles  • leisure  • car rental

  • July 2007

    • Frequent Flier Program Soars in Value

      Chicago Tribune  |  Jul 24, 07 4:59 PM CDT

      Frequent Flier Program Soars in Value

      (Newser) - United Airlines' frequent flier program may be worth more than the carrier itself, according to projections for a still-speculative sell-off. The program would be worth about $7.5 billion, a Bear Stearns analyst says; United makes $19.3 billion a year, but its overall value is only about $5.45 billion—the air travel game is tough these days. More »

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      United Airlines  • frequent flier miles

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