May 2nd, 2012 at 4:00PM:
Loyalty programs keep travelers coming back, granting more perks and benefits the more they use a service provider. But what happens as the world of travel evolves and companies merge to gain efficiency and price advantage or just to stay in business? In some cases, the customer comes out ahead.
Southwest Airlines' merger with the AirTran Airways subsidiary is well underway. Though not ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Loyalty Programs Change, Evolve With Mergers
May 2nd, 2012 at 4:00PM:
Loyalty programs keep travelers coming back, granting more perks and benefits the more they use a service provider. But what happens as the world of travel evolves and companies merge to gain efficiency and price advantage or just to stay in business? In some cases, the customer comes out ahead.
Southwest Airlines' merger with the AirTran Airways subsidiary is well underway. Though not ...Traxo launches "Travel Score," a points-based rewards system for travelers
Jun 20th, 2011 at 9:00AM: You're the 'mayor' of both your gym and local coffee shop, your credit and Klout scores are off the charts and you're a platinum member of your preferred airline. Now, in addition to regularly racking up miles and points, you can also tout your new Traxo Travel Score.
Traxo, a useful web-based company that tracks all of your travel loyalty programs in one place and uses social sharing options ...Five business travel challenges for small companies to overcome
Feb 17th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Regardless of economic conditions, owning and running a small business isn't easy. It's always tough to find clients, allocate your funds effectively and maximize your bang for the buck. And, business travel is a big part of this. When you go out on the road, you know you're committing some serious cash to the endeavor, and you want to make sure you get as much value out of it as possible.
Part ...Join the program - Hotel tip
Jan 4th, 2010 at 6:29PM: Whether this is your first time at a hotel or you are a regular, you should always be a member of the chain's loyalty program.
There isn't a charge to join and – with your very first stay – you start gaining points. Points can be used for free nights and other perks. Some programs (like Hilton Honors) will even let you exchange points for miles in airline programs.
Members of the ...Are you planning a mileage run? Four reasons to rush to the airport
Dec 5th, 2009 at 12:30PM: There are only a few weeks left in 2009, and frequent travelers across the country are staring more intently at their mileage statements than Santa does at the naughty/nice list. The stakes are high: miss the elite cutoff, and a year of upgrades, accelerated check-in and other perks disappear. For passengers who see gold or platinum status levels within reach, year-end "mileage runs" can make a ...
