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Hilton’s ‘Double Your HHonors’ First Quarter 2013 Promotion

Hilton announced its first quarter 2013 promotion, going once again with the “Double Your HHonors†deal where you earn either double points or double miles. Registration is required prior to checkout at a participating property for stays from January 7 to March 31, 2013. And once you select double points or double miles, you’re locked…

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Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry News: September 17, 2012

Gary noticed an alarming statistic from yesterday and today. American Airlines canceled about 5% of their flights on Sunday and Monday, causing some to think it might be a pilot “sick out.” Last week American imposed new work rules on its pilots. Meanwhile at American, hundreds of flight attendants reportedly took a $40,000 cash buy…

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New American and United bonus mile opportunities

There have been quite a few new bonus mile opportunities released by both American and United that I’m just now catching up on. Here’s a summary of some of them: American Airlines BOS-NRT: In celebration of the new nonstop service on Japan Airlines between Boston and Tokyo Narita, earn double redeemable miles every time you…

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United Airlines offering double redeemable miles to Tokyo through 1/31/12

United Airlines and Continental are offering double redeemable miles for flights to Tokyo’s Narita Airport between (now) November 7, 2011 and January 31, 2012. The offer is limited to residents of the U.S. and Japan and is valid for itineraries including the UA or CO nonstops to Narita from Newark, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco…

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United Airlines double redeemable miles on HKG-ORD-HKG nonstops

There’s an offer out there on the Hong Kong site for United Airlines offering double redeemable miles when an itinerary includes flights 895 and 896, the nonstop segments between Chicago and Hong Kong. Ticketing is required before October 31, 2011 for travel between September 1 and October 31, 2011. The bonus can be earned a…

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Going for Gold AAdvantage elite status with American Airlines this summer

If you read my blog you know my airline loyalty lies with United Airlines. I’ve been a 1K since 2008 & all other elite levels during most years since I first became a Premier in 1990. This summer, I’ve decided to focus my flying on American Airlines and go for Gold elite status in the…

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American Airlines taking strong control of the Los Angeles market with new service to 10 cities next month

Beginning April 5, 2011, American Airlines is adding the following ten destinations to their route offering from Los Angeles. All are operated by American’s wholly owned regional carrier American Eagle, with the exception of Shanghai, which is an American Flagship Boeing 777. Albuquerque, NM (ABQ – 3 flights daily) Boise, ID (BOI – 2 flights…

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