U P F R O N T
Humor, the Sequel
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The week after Labor Day is traditionally a slow one news-wise. Because this is a thin Crier, we brought back (at least for this issue) the FrequentFlier Funnies section. We've received many requests to revive the Funnies since it fell victim to mileage-news bloat, and it's refreshing to inject a little humor alongside the how-to-earn-miles content.
Enjoy.
O N S I T E
New on the FrequentFlier Forum
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Jo Anne has the low-down on American's "sock" promotion. Suzanne is looking for a credit card which rewards users with something OTHER than miles (shame!). James and others are just getting started on the AA 20/20 promotion and are seeking fast-track tips. Susan has a question about expiring miles. And more...
Do you have questions, answers? Post them to the Forum!
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M I L E S & P O I N T S
AA-TWA: Re-Revisited
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In last week's issue (http://frequentflier.com/ffc-082901.htm), we reported that as of Sept 1, Aviators members can transfer miles to their AAdvantage accounts whenever they choose -- rather than waiting until Nov. 30, when any remaining Aviators miles will be auto-transferred.
What we should have stressed was that you MUST match your AAdvantage and Aviators accounts before making the transfer.
Follow the directions on AA.com, or call 1-800-882-8880.
[Thanks to Bill for pointing out the omission.]
Southwest Extends Double Credit Offer
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Southwest is extending its Rapid Rewards double-credit promotion through June 30, 2002.
The promotion, originally scheduled to expire Dec. 31, 2001, rewards members with double credits for online bookings at Southwest's website.
Renaissance Stays Earn Bonus Airline Miles
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Members of Marriott Rewards will receive 1,000 bonus miles -- in addition to the normal 3 miles per dollar spent -- for stays at Renaissance Hotels between Sept. 16 and Dec. 20, 2001. The bonus will automatically be credited to members who designate AAdvantage, SkyMiles or Mileage Plus frequent-flyer programs as their preferred Marriott Rewards mileage partner. There is no limit to the number of bonuses that can be earned during the promotion.
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Delta Express Discounts FL Awards
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Adding to the growing list of award sales, Delta Express, Delta's low-fare airline, is offering SkyMiles members reduced mileage awards for travel between Florida and select northeastern and midwestern destinations.
Instead of the normally required 25,000, SkyMiles members may redeem 15,000 miles for a domestic coach award between the following cities: Orlando and New York (JFK) or Chicago (O'Hare); Fort Lauderdale and Boston, Washington, D.C. (Reagan National) or Chicago (O'Hare); Fort Myers and Indianapolis or Newark, N.J.; and West Palm Beach and Newark.
Offer is valid for travel between Sept. 4 and Oct. 14, 2001.
MWE Offers Bonus for Referrals
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Members of the Midwest Express Frequent Flyer program whose friends sign up and are approved for the Midwest Express MasterCard will be rewarded with 1,000 miles for every referral.
To participate, have your friends apply online. During the application process, they should enter your full name and Frequent Flyer number in the referrer section` of the application.
You will receive your bonus miles 8-10 weeks after your friend is approved.
Summit Offers Double KLM Points at Africa Hotels
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Summit Hotels is offering members of KLM's Flying Dutchman program double points for stays at its 3 hotels in Africa: the Peninsula in Cape Town, South Africa; The Stanley in Nairobi, Kenya; and the Mowana Safari Lodge in Chobe, Botswana.
The offer applies to standard and corporate-rate stays between Oct. 15 and Dec. 14, 2001.
Choice Hotels Triples AAdvantage Miles
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Choice Hotels is the latest AAdvantage hotel partner. To promote the tie-up, they're offering triple miles for eligible stays.
Stays at Choice Hotels in the U.S., including Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites hotels, between Sept. 15 and Dec. 31, 2001, earn 750 miles -- triple the standard rate. Earnings for stays at Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn hotels are also tripled, to 450 miles per stay.
S T E A L S & D E A L S
Deal Alert from SmarterLiving.com
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This week's hot deals from SmarterLiving.com...
Domestic Sale Fares With 5% Online Discount
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America West has announced a domestic fare sale with roundtrip fares starting at $74. Purchase tickets by Monday, Sept. 17. American, Continental, and United have matched this sale.
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Fly to/from Florida for $100 R/T
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Delta Air Lines and US Airways are offering travel between cities in the Midwest or Northeast and Florida for $100 roundtrip, including a $10 online booking discount.
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S W E E P S T A K E S & F R E E B I E S
Win Business-Class Travel for a Year on AirTran
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Win free business-class tickets for 2 for 1 year on AirTran.
To enter, fill out the online form before Sept. 18, 2001. By registering for the Free 2 Go promotion, you're agreeing to receive promotional e-mails from AirTran and "select partners." Presumably there's an easy opt-out procedure if you find the messages are off target. Sweepstakes is open only to U.S. residents, 18 years or older.
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iExplore Launches 7 Wonders Sweepstakes
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To enter the "Seven Travel Wonders of the World" sweepstakes, visit iExplore.com by Sep. 30 and vote for your choice of the new 7 travel wonders of the world to automatically receive 1 entry per e-mail address.
Prize: a $1,000 gift certificate redeemable toward an iExplore trip. Award travel is valid from Oct. 10, 2001 through Dec. 31, 2002.
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F R E Q U E N T F L I E R F U N N I E S
By the Seat of Your Pants
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[Thanks to Reggie for the following bit of airline humor...]
A plane was taking off from Kennedy Airport. After it reached a comfortable cruising altitude, the captain made an announcement over the intercom, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Flight Number 293, nonstop from New York to Los Angeles. The weather ahead is good and, therefore, we should have a smooth and uneventful flight. Now, sit back and relax - OH, MY GOD!"
Silence followed and after a few minutes, the captain came back on the intercom and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so sorry if I scared you earlier; but while I was talking, the flight attendant brought me a cup of coffee and spilled the hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!" A passenger in Coach said, "That's nothing. He should see the back of mine!"
Until next week...
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