http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/ As I See It. A so-called 'guru's' perspective on programs Copyright 2008 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:51:55 -0700 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss When my research heard about something brewing between Frontier Airlines and AirTran i started to think of the ying and yang and come to the conclusion that it is pretty easy to say this is a huge plus to each... http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2006/11/frontier_vs_air.html http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2006/11/frontier_vs_air.html Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:51:55 -0700 With no intention of topping the success of J.K. Rowling (OK, maybe just a little), the book about frequent flyer programs I have just co-authored is now shipping. Because this book has an interesting history, I thought I’d try and... http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2005/11/mileage_pro_a_t.html http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2005/11/mileage_pro_a_t.html Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:05:19 -0700 Frequent flyer programs could be on track to becoming public companies. Here's a look at what value these programs have as hidden airline assets, and what going public might mean to members. Over the years, I've written extensively about the... http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2005/06/spinning_off_fr.html http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2005/06/spinning_off_fr.html Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:47:53 -0700 Speculation, Advice and Panic There’s a buzz in the cities of Phoenix and Arlington, Va. We are referring, of course, to the possible merger, of America West and US Airways, either via a codeshare or actual merger to create over... http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2005/05/america_westus.html http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2005/05/america_westus.html Tue, 10 May 2005 14:55:33 -0700 I saw something interesting in the recent fourth quarter 2004 financial releases of Continental, Northwest and United Airlines. My guess is that other major carriers will show similar unusual items. The unusual item? Increases in the financial liability of... http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2005/03/the_numbers_tha.html http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2005/03/the_numbers_tha.html Fri, 18 Mar 2005 14:05:57 -0700 In the February issue of InsideFlyer magazine, I mention a few thoughts on what I think will be the next big thing for frequent flyer programs - the capitalization of them. Capitalization as in market value, as in public offerings.... http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2005/01/the_market_for.html http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2005/01/the_market_for.html Tue, 25 Jan 2005 14:47:52 -0700 I recently had a chance to participate in the launch of the new partnership between American Express Membership Rewards and JetBlue TrueBlue. First point: Each of these "brands" compliments each other. JetBlue TrueBlue is the exciting new airline partner that... http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2004/12/launching_partn.html http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2004/12/launching_partn.html Mon, 13 Dec 2004 12:31:33 -0700 November 9, 2004 Delta has decided on a soft launch (read: little to no fanfare) for its latest member benefit, Mileage Transfer. Frankly, why not shout it from the hilltops? It works, and it remains a heck of a good... http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2004/11/delta_introduce_1.html http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2004/11/delta_introduce_1.html Tue, 09 Nov 2004 13:39:04 -0700 Last year I campaigned in InsideFlyer to get clarification about the ramifications of Section 145 of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (November 19, 2001). My interest was to make sure that "ticketed" included frequent flyer awards. With an estimated... http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2004/11/disappointment_1.html http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2004/11/disappointment_1.html Wed, 03 Nov 2004 16:00:27 -0700 The recent announcement that Choice Hotels (Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion and MainStay Suites hotel brands) has formed a redemption alliance between their Choice Privileges hotel guest program and Preferred Hotels and Resorts will not likely make... http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2004/11/choice_goes_pre.html http://blogs.flyertalk.com/blogs/milesfiles/archives/2004/11/choice_goes_pre.html Tue, 02 Nov 2004 09:13:04 -0700