>> SN Brussels Airlines is launching its own frequent-flier program entitled Privilege to replace the present Qualiflyer program, which appeared to have survived the collapse of SAirGroup a year ago but now intends to end operations on December 31st. (09/10/02)
>> Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways signed reciprocal agreements to join each other's frequent-flier programs effective October 1st, 2002. It enables Delta SkyMiles members to earn and redeem miles for flights on Virgin Atlantic and vice versa. (09/06/02)
AUGUST 2002
>> Midwest
Express Airlines introduced a new option, powered by MilePoint, as
an added feature of its frequent-flier program that allows members to
buy and gift miles. (08/19/02)
APRIL 2002
>> ClickRewards
is back, but this time with a new owner. The look and feel is the same
as before, but the rewards opportunities aren't as good as before. The
only redemption choice for frequent flyer miles is US Airways - 500 miles
for 900 Clickrewards. (04/18/02)
>> WebMiles
is the latest casualty of September 11th. The company has decided to close
shop after the negative effect that September 11th had on the travel industry
and lack of demand for it's product. After April 15, WebMiles members
will no longer earn miles in the WebMiles program. Members can redeem
their miles in accordance with the program rules until May 8, 2002. (04/17/02)
JANUARY 2002
>> Northwest Airlines
eliminated blackout dates for members of its WorldPerks frequent-flier
program. However, the airline warned that it will limit the number of
seats available during peak travel periods or to its most popular destinations. (01/24/02)
NOVEMBER 2001
>> Miles4Sale.com
has added America
West Airlines as a new partner. Now anyone can purchase FlightFund
frequent flyer miles. FlightFund miles can be purchased in 500 mile increments
up to 20,000 miles. (11/09/01)
OCTOBER 2001
>> Netcentives,
the company that runs such sites as ClickRewards
and MaxMiles has
filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. Netcentives says it intends
to keep operating all of it's existing loyalty programs and services,
including its ClickRewards, Delta SkyMiles Shopping, and United MileagePlus
Shopping rewards networks. (10/09/01)
APRIL 2001
>> As a result of the merger between Canada
3000 and Royal
Airlines, customers traveling on Royal Airlines will no longer be
able to accumulate Aeroplan
miles for bookings made after April 30, 2001. (04/27/01)
MARCH 2001
>> CarMiles,
the Auto Buying Program partner for Delta AirLines SkyMiles, Northwest
WorldPerks, TWA Aviators, America West Flight Fund, Alaska Airlines Mileage
Plan and US Airways Dividend Miles closed it's door to the public on Feb.
28, 2001. CarMiles would give you 5,000 to 15,000 frequent flyer miles
for recommending a participating car dealership from where you could purchase
your new or used vehicle from. (03/02/01)
FEBRUARY 2001
>> Frontier
Airlines launched its own frequent flyer program called EarlyReturns.
To celebrate it's new program, the airline is offering a sign-up bonus
of 1,500 miles for customers who apply for membership and fly on Frontier
by May 24, 2001. (02/01/01)
DECEMBER 2000
>> A new online service for frequent flier members has come online.
Miles4Sale.com,
as the name states, is in the business of selling Frequent Flyer miles.
They sell "gift baskets" of Frequent Flyer mile in sizes from 500 miles
to 5,000. Currently, the participating airlines include Continental, Northwest,
and Delta. (12/19/2000)