Not exact matches
Most of the
loyalty programs are free to join, and the trick that makes travel maximization
work is hidden in the ability to transfer credit card points to hotel,
airline and car rental
loyalty programs.
Southwest operates independently, which means redeeming points for free flights
works a little differently than other
airline loyalty programs.
The banks are probably the most well - versed in the going rate for miles and points from the
airlines since they often
work with multiple
loyalty programs and are the largest buyer of miles and points.
We still don't know when in «late 2016» AAdvantage will convert to being a revenue - based
loyalty program despite the fact the
airline must have been
working on the changes for months.
By the end of this year, American will have done the hard
work of merging its
loyalty program,
airlines and all associated operations.
Keep in mind how easy it is to
work with the receiving
airline loyalty program, how often awards become available, and the rules you need to follow to prevent miles from expiring.
Southwest operates independently, which means redeeming points for free flights
works a little differently than other
airline loyalty programs.
Chase spokeswoman Gail Hurdis says it depends what customers are looking for:
Airline or hotel cards are «best for accelerating their rewards in a
loyalty program,» while a bank rewards card «may
work better for someone who is looking for more general rewards, such as points or cash back.»
Because
airlines control so many aspects of flying, it's hard to outdo them on travel reward cards, says Jay Sorensen, president of IdeaWorks, a Wisconsin
airline consulting firm that
works on
loyalty programs.
Casino
loyalty programs work the same way as hotel or
airline loyalty programs; the more «loyal» you are to their brand (i.e. the more you spend with them), the more rewards you earn.
I'm sure
airlines have people who
work to maximize their
loyalty programs.
Before joining Hilton, Jeff
worked for United
Airlines, specializing in
loyalty program design and implementation.
Works with more than 90
loyalty programs, mostly
airlines and hotels.