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2013 Frequent Flyer Program Award Redemption Satisfaction Survey
Those who travel frequently for work or leisure undoubtedly are members of a frequent flyer program. Frequent Business Traveler and FlyerTalk, the world’s largest online travel community, want to know from you, our readers, how satisfied you are with the program or programs you participate in.
Please rate your level of satisfaction with one or more of the following frequent flyer programs based on your actual usage of the program within …
Alaska Airlines Announces New Flights From Portland, Oregon to Atlanta and Dallas/Fort Worth
Alaska Airlines announced it will begin new daily service between Atlanta and Portland, Oregon on August 26. The airline will also launch new Portland-Dallas/Fort Worth service on September 16.
Flights between Atlanta and Portland will depart from Atlanta at 5:10 p.m. and arrive in Portland at 7:30 p.m. Flights from Portland to Atlanta will depart at 9:50 a.m. and arrive at 5:35 p.m.
From Dallas, flights will depart daily at 5:00 p.m. …
Great Moments in Travel History – May 2013
On May 16, 1863, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst opened in Cologne, Germany. The hotel will celebrate its 150th anniversary this month.
The Chicago World’s Fair opened on May 1, 1893. The fair transformed the landscape of the Midwestern city and introduced the world to the Ferris Wheel.
On May 18, 1919, talks at the first international conference on aerial navigation in Paris began to form a legal basis for flights between countries.
On …
Alaska Airlines to Install New Seats, Personal Power Outlets on Aircraft
Alaska Airlines said it will upgrade the cabins on all of its Boeing 737-800, 737-900, and 737-900ER aircraft. The $100 million project is expected to be finished by the end of next year.
All of Alaska’s 737-800, -900, and -900ER aircraft will be outfitted with Recaro seats that have a slimmer design and offer more personal space. In addition, every seat onboard these aircraft will have its own 110-volt power outlet, …
Alaska Airlines Launches Seattle-Salt Lake City Service
Alaska Airlines launched new twice-daily service between Seattle and Salt Lake City. The flights will operate using Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft.
Flights will depart from Seattle at 7:00 a.m. and 1:10 p.m., arriving in Salt Lake City at 9:59 a.m. and 4:10 p.m., respectively. Flights from Salt Lake City to Seattle will depart at 11:00 a.m. and 5:10 p.m., with arrival times of 12:07 p.m. and 6:17 p.m.
Once onboard, passengers …
Last Chance to Vote for Your Favorite Airlines, Hotels, and Airports in the 2013 Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards
Vote today for your favorite airline, hotel, airport, or credit card loyalty program. Balloting for the 2013 Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards is almost over but you still have an opportunity to support your favorites. You will also earn a chance to win historic airline memorabilia at the end of the balloting.
This year’s stellar field of nominees includes well over 100 airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and travel Web sites. …
