Points Are Points (Frequent Traveler)05 Feb 2007 09:51 pm
There are three things I can say about frequent flyer points, frequent guest cards, etc… Join, join, and join. Even if you think that you will never fly the airline again or stay at the hotel again. You never know what perk, coupon, or travel tip you will receive. Sometimes the fact that you are a “member” is enough to help you out in a travel situation. TIP: Join only if it is free or the cost of a stamp. It is rarely worth paying for any of these clubs.
Very true. Delta sent me a 10 Itunes card just for purchasing an international Ticket.
[…] The electronic age has provided some nice airline travel enhancements. The major US airlines have features on their web sites that will provide you with electronic reminders and flight updates, for example: delays, cancellations, gate changes, etc… This can be in the form of a cell phone call or an e-mail. Some airlines require you to register your flights on their web sites while other have a “blanket” program that will cover all your flights logged to your frequent flier number. (And if you don’t have one of those, read this tip!) This is a nice way to keep informed. TIP: Do not rely solely on these messages as they are not always 100% accurate – check the arrival/ departure boards in the airport to verify the information. Running to Gate 42 when it was just changed to Gate 20 does not help. […]
Free Airline Loyalty Programs and points…
Adding to the comments on jimstravel, if your airline doesn’t offer a Free membership, try joining on a Overseas Adress. This is good way to get around the Qantas Join Up Fee. Also plenty of credit cards give free airline memberships, If you want…