Well, today seemed like a fitting day to blog about the Alaska Airline Loyalty Program (Mileage Plan), as they’re headquartered in Seattle, and that’s where I am today.
Well, today seemed like a fitting day to blog about the Alaska Airline Loyalty Program (Mileage Plan), as they’re headquartered in Seattle, and that’s where I am today.
Today we’re providing an overview of the Virgin America frequent flyer program, called Elevate.
While many people think that VA is owned by my favorite business guy, Sir Richard Branson, that’s only partially true. He was the mastermind behind the idea, but US law does not permit foreign entities
Last Reviewed: 7/15/2011
Like many loyalty programs (especially airline programs), you need to channel your inner Isaac Newton to understand and master all of the angles and rules of the program. The Delta Skymiles program is no exception.
This post
Last Reviewed: 6/17/2011
On March 1st of 2011 Southwest Airlines introduced its newly revamped Rapid Rewards loyalty program-replacing the older, more complex program, with something that doesn’t require so much deep thought to understand. This required
2/14/2011
Right now I’m in the air, about 8 hours into my 10 hour flight to London Heathrow. Flying Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy (courtesy of my full-time employer). Just a couple of days ago I returned home from Aruba (personal trip!) on United and was upgraded for a 4-hour leg of
Today’s post is a bit more analytically focused than usual, which is fitting since we’re endeavoring answer the question, “How much are Virgin America Elevate points worth?”
You can learn more about the Virgin America Elevate program here, or continue reading to dive deep into point valuation.
Last Reviewed: 9/9/2011
United and United Express together operate more than 3,600 flights per day to 200+ destinations, both domestic and international. Their hubs are located in LA, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, and D.C. Another interesting
Last Reviewed: 7/3/2011
Southwest Airlines has completely revamped their loyalty program (dubbed “Rapid Rewards”) with the goal of making it simpler to use. Here are some of the key selling points of the program:
Last Updated: 5/5/2011
British Airways offers their Executive Club loyalty program, where frequent flyers earn BA miles which can be applied for free flights or upgrades. Analyzing the value of miles is always tricky business since assumptions like whether
Last Reviewed: 8/20/2010
The Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is Virgin Atlantic’s frequent flyer program. The lowest level of membership is Flying Club Red, then Silver, and finally, Gold. For those of you who are interested in an analysis of the monetary value of a Flying Club Point, check out GetDebit’s