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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009
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frequent flier miles stories: 3 news summaries

American Stiffens Frequent-Flier Rules

Fees see an increase in a move to cut costs

Aug 7, 08 4:50 PM CDT
(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... More »

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

 Tips for Frequent Fliers 

Some ways to get more out of your miles

Jul 22, 08 8:45 PM CDT
(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.
  1. Stick with one airline: The more
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travel • list • airline • flights • frequent flier miles • leisure • hotels • car rental

Frequent Flier Program Soars in Value

United weighs selling off Mileage Plus, worth $2B more than carrier

Jul 24, 07 4:59 PM CDT
(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... More »

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