by Janice Hough | Nov 30, 2011
Late November may mean the start of the shopping season to most Americans, but to many frequent fliers, this time of year means something else — mileage runs. A traveler last month had a reasonably common request, some late 2011 trips to Asia and Europe, with the...
by Janice Hough | Jan 10, 2011
Most travelers knew the bubble would burst sometime. But, it’s been fun while it lasted. For the past two or three years, airlines have been generous with their “double EQMs” (translation “Elite Qualifying Miles”) programs during the slow...
by Janice Hough | Dec 7, 2010
There are many conflicting signs on the economy these days when it comes to unemployment. But, for the airlines, planes are full, and they are making record profits. Whether it means things are looking up for our country in general or that the rich are just getting...