June 30, 2008
From tomorrow until Sep 30th, you can earn up to 40000 miles by doing up to 28 partner activities. The detail of promotion is here
This promotion is harder than the one Delta had earlier this year, since I don’t like US airways miles, I will only do 4 partner activities to top off 4000 bonus miles.
I will do Ereward transfer, Dining, Mall and live search club or Officemax purchase.
you can also do:emiles, lifelock, supershuttle, Thanks again(drying cleaner).
Other than those, if you really want to hit 12 partners, you can choose USA today, netflix,Buy miles, AIG, FTD.com, Energy Plus. Some of them are for selected States only.
Getting acitivities from Hotels or Car rental are harder since they require 2 times for same partner and count as 1 activity.Hotel points transfer has min 3000 requirements too, so I can not transfer just 1 miles to US airywas like I did with Delta. Also, points.com swap doesn’t count either.
Overall, not a Great promotion, but does give something to top off account.
Posted by Troy under Other Deals and Promotions, US airways |
June 29, 2008
写了 这么多酒店常住优惠计划, 下面还有几个,首先给所有寻找便宜旅馆常住优惠计划 的朋友推荐一下trip reward(now Wyndham Rewards),它包括 AmeriHost Inn, Days Inn, Howard Johnson, Knights Inn, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge (U.S. hotels only), and Wingate Inn hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada等旅馆, 每花一美元可以赚取10点, 具体去看以下triprewards.com. 这个计划由于包括好多便宜的motel, 所以，往往会出现价钱在他们网站和其他网站不一致，是最容易File Best Rate Guarantee Claim的。如果claim成功，你的第一个晚上就会免费，这里有个很好的blog去查 best rate Guarantee Claim。还有你可以用trip rewards points去换Wyndham酒店。
Carlson Hotel Group, 里面包括Regent Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts，Radisson Edwardian Hotels and Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts，Country Inns & Suites By Carlson and Park inn. 你没花一美元可拿到15到20点不等， 另外每次从网上预定可拿500点，网上check in可再拿1000点。这个连锁下面有950多家酒店，也是遍及世界各地。另外这个酒店也有象Starwood那样的cash + point 免费房。 初步看上去，象是个不错的计划，但不知道为什么，没有象其它的连锁那样引起大家的注意。我再研究研究，有必要的话，再写一个。
下面再说几个小小酒店常住优惠计划, 这些优惠计划都不能拿point, 但是可以直接拿到航空公司的累计里程, 而且还有一些其它的优惠待遇.
Omni Hotel Selected Guest Program. 免费加入,加入后会给你一张50% off weekend rate certificate 和 one room upgrade certificate. 还有你每次住都可以拿到500 delta, AA or United mileage累计里程.当然了还有late checkout .我当时在Cancun住了2个晚上的omni hotel，房间就是用的那个50% off certificate, $54 一晚． 还有我后来要去潜水，需要late checkout 4:00pm,他们说要 收50元，我说我是selected guest member. 他们马上说,那免费.您看6:00 pm 够吗? 所以说免费还是有实惠的.
下 一个是Wyndham byrequest(now part of Wyndham Rewards Program). 也是免费的. 你可以有免费互联网连接服务和免费使用酒店的长途及本地电话 .当然了,还有500 miles累计里程, 适用于 AA, HP, NW, DL, CO , UA, 或 US airways各大航空公司.
下一个是 Fairmont hotels President’s Club, 会员是分级别的. Club membership is complimentary. In-hotel benefits are provided on your first stay following enrollment. 普通会员免费, 高级会员(Premier membership)最少一年五次或十晚入住, 白金会员(Platinum membership) 最少一年十次或三十晚入住, 高级会员可拿free night certificate and more airline miles
还有象香格里拉也有自己的酒店常住优惠计划, 叫Golden Circle, 给他们发个email就可以申请,分 3个等级,最底的也有免费房间升级,另外还可以有航空公司累计里程拿.
还 有一个，叫The Leading Hotels of the World. 它不是一个连锁, 只不过好 多世界上牛的酒店都被他们加到这个program, 象peninsula, Banyan Tree(云南丽江和迪庆), 他们的最低级的普通会员是免 费的,上面就要收费了,但免费的那个级别也可以有one level upgrade.
还有accorhotels,其中包括象sofitel, Novotel, Mercue, Motel 6之类的，但是现在它们马上就会从新做它们的酒店常住计划，我会等新的计划出来后再看看。
还有worldhotels.com, 它们没有自己的计划，但是住他们下面的酒店可以拿航空里程，好多航空公司都是他们的合作伙伴。他们现在有住一晚500里程或住一次（最少2晚）2000里程，或住一晚套房5000里程。
所有的这些酒店常住优惠计划都是挺有实惠的,反正你也是要给钱住,干吗不从他们那里多要点东西 呢?钱还是花的一样多的. 从来没有写过这么长的东西, 希望大家看了不要眼晕. 希望大家也能多多分享自己的出游经验
Posted by Troy under Trip(Wyndham) Rewards and Other Reward programs |
June 27, 2008
book your reservations on AA.com by 11:59 p.m. (CT) Tuesday, July 1, 2008, and travel between July 1, 2008 and July 31, 2008. The 10% discount will be taken on the base fare and does not apply to taxes and fees. This discount is valid on one-way or round trip* travel for up to six passengers from the US** to Ecuador (GYE, UIO), Colombia (BAQ, BOG, CLO, MDE) and Chile (SCL)
use promotion code: DFCOECCL08
Posted by Troy under American Airlines |
June 27, 2008
This is actually not a “sale” from American airline website, it is a mistake fare on www.lan.com. Lan website forget to include YQ surcharge on the ticket, which will result price much lower than other places.
This “sale” is actually valid on lots of destinations and dates as long as you book on lan.com
Detail about “deal” discussion is here and here
too bad, I cannot take advantage of this offer. Enjoy!
Lan.com is official website of Lan airlines, part of oneworld alliance.
Posted by Troy under American Airlines |
June 27, 2008
Just got this email
Escalating fuel prices continue to impact our world economy, everyday life and the airline industry. Due to continued, unprecedented fuel costs, we will add the following fuel surcharge to Award Tickets originating from the U.S. and Canada, effective August 15, 2008:
- $25 for Award Travel between the 50 states and Canada
- $50 for Award Travel between the 50 states/Canada and all international destinations
Award “free ticket” is not longer free
for example, if you are looking for an economy award ticket wihtin US, and you can not find a free seat on Delta.com. so you have to call them to book.
You will incur 25 call center booking fee+25 partner airlines fee+25 fuel surcharge+ tax=80+
if book within 21 days of departure, you will need to pay another 75, so total 150+ for a Economy award ticket
Now only premium cabin award ticket has some value left.
Posted by Troy under Delta |
June 23, 2008
I have never had AAA membership for past few years because my car came with free towing service and hotel saving is NOT significant compare to most prepaid rate until I stay more frequently at Hyatt Properties.
The saving is big sometimes and all AAA rate comes with free breakfast for two.
I stayed at Hyatt Regency at San Antonio, where room is selling 209 on hyatt.com. With AAA rate, the room drop to 119 with breakfast. One night is enough to pay AAA membership.
Also, AAA rate is a flexible rate, so you can cancel anytime. This added more value to AAA membership dues.
Posted by Troy under Hyatt Gold Passport |
June 23, 2008
Choice hotesl is running a summer promotion, no registration is required, book and stay from June 1 to August 14, 2008. must book on choicehotels.com
In addition, you can earn choice points at following European countries now:
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Switzerland
United Kingdom |
Ireland
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Belgium
Czech Republic
France
Germany
Before you can only earn from US and Canana properties, and redeem worldwide. Now more place to earn.
As I mentioned before, you can redeem those points at Preferred Hotel & Resorts
Posted by Troy under Choice hotels Program |
June 22, 2008
Gary mentioned in his blog and here is the link, must book by June 27th, non refundable offer.
Posted by Troy under Other Deals and Promotions |
June 22, 2008
Starwood Hotels is running a promotion here
No registration required, but need to book 355783 as SET number for Triple or 355781 for double, which means you can not use with your corporate discount anymore.
Still, not a bad offer
Posted by Troy under Starwood Hotels |
June 21, 2008
BMI is having a new promotion now, you get 3000 bonus miles just join the program.
Here is the link
Also, when you on sign up step 4-newsletter, make sure to select the third one. This will make sure you get Survey from BMI in the future. their Survey only has 6 questions and will award you 2500 miles each time. I’ve got 2 already this year.
3000 miles+$70 USD can gave u a one way ticket within most Europe countries.
Posted by Troy under BMI Diamond Club |
June 20, 2008
Gary mentioned in his blog, you can get $35 off and 1700 BMI miles for a one day weenend rental. This is the best deal for a one day rental. use coupon code 121365
Deal for 2 days rental is Delta 3000 bonus miles with Budget.
Deal for 3 days or more is Delta 4000 bonus miles with Budget.
Deal for 4 days or more is Delta 5000 bonus miles with Avis
Posted by Troy under Rental Cars |
