Frequent flyer programs news

Airguide Online, Oct-Dec, 2004

Northwest began charging $5 for each domestic ticket issued through Northwest reservations offices in the United States effective August 27 2004, $10 for each domestic ticket issued through Northwest's airport locations in the United States and Canada, and $3.75/$7.50 for one- way/roundtrip tickets issued through the CRSes (computer reservations systems) used by travel agents to book trips. The fees apply to WorldPerks award tickets for domestic travel if not booked at nwa.com. For more got to: http://www.nwa.com/corpinfo/newsc/2004/pr082420041482.html Sep 14, 2004

Priority Club Rewards

Through December 31, Priority Club Rewards members can redeem 10 percent fewer points for $50 or $100 gift certificates from a range of retailers and restaurants, from Amazon.com to Waldenbooks. With the discount, $50 certificates are reduced from 20,000 to 18,000 points, and $100 certificates are discounted from 38,000 to 34,200 points. More at http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/pc/1/en/fo/05388 Dec 16, 2004

Red Roof Inns RediCard

Preferred Member Members of Red Roof Inns' RediCard Preferred Member program will earn 4,000 RediCard bonus points after every two stays at any Red Roof Inn between September 6 and October 17 2004. With the bonus, total earnings for the two stays will exceed 5,000 points, enough for a free night or 1,000 Delta SkyMiles. Offer details are at http://www.redroof.com/promotions/redicard/index.asp Sep 14, 2004

Rewards Network Members of Rewards Network (formerly iDine) can now receive a 7 percent rebate for eligible stays at 106 participating Hyatt Hotels. The Rewards Network rebate is in addition to miles normally earned for the same stay. More information is at http://www.rewardsnetwork.com Dec 16, 2004

Southwest Rapid Rewards

Southwest Airlines is offering double credit to Rapid Rewards members for a limited time only on southwest.com! Beginning today, members of Southwest's Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program can receive double credit when they purchase airfare on southwest.com using their Visa card. Purchase and travel must be completed by Dec. 15, 2004. To take advantage of this great offer and for more information, visit http://www.southwest.com/visadoublecredit?src=PR_visa_1001

During this offer if air travel is purchased online with any Visa card and flown before Dec. 15, it will take just four roundtrips to earn free travel. Oct 1, 2004

Southwest has extended until April 1, 2005, the Rapid Rewards 50-percent bonus offer three credits for each roundtrip or 1.5 credits for each one-way trip booked at southwest.com. With the bonus, a free ticket can be earned after six roundtrips (actually five roundtrips plus a one-way flight) within a 12-month period. Southwest's Web site at http://www.southwest.com/rapid_rewards/rr_promotions.html#bonus Dec 16, 2004

Southwest Rapid Rewards members who use a Visa card to charge Southwest tickets for travel between October 1 and December 15 will earn double credits. Purchase must be made online at southwest.com to qualify for the bonus. Visit http://www.southwest.com/visadoublecredit Oct 28, 2004