MileCalc Reflects Minimum Mileage Rules

With the exception of Delta SkyMiles and Northwest WorkPerks (to be merged soon), all major U.S.-based programs have changed their minimum earning rules. Elite members will still earn at least 500 miles per flight, but base-level members earn only actual miles (AA and CO will start enforcing the new policy in 2009).

MileCalc - the mileage calculator for frequent flyers - now supports these new earning rules. Just select the Airline, then your elite level, and MileCalc will automatically fill in the correct "Minimum Mileage per Leg" option. And remember - you can save those options for your next calculation.

30% More Points at Selected Days Inns

Days Inn are promoting their new "Business Place" rooms by offering 30% bonus points with the parent loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards.

There are currently 233 locations that offer the new style of room (out of about 1,800 properties).

With PointMaven, it is easy to spot these locations and get the extra points. Just enter the destination, select "Wyndham Rewards", and hit "Find Promotions". The properties with the additional bonus points will appear in a darker shade.
For example, here are the results for Pittsburgh. Only one of 7 Days Inn properties offer the new room type!

Continental Promotions on International Routes

Continental has recently launched a series of bonus miles promotions on various international routes.
In the following list, you must have a mailing address in the originating country to qualify for the bonus miles. Registration is required. In addition, note the valid booking classes as mentioned in the offer details.

India - US, Double Miles, through May 2009.
Italy - US, Double Miles, through March 2009.
Portugal - U.S., Double Miles, through March 2009.
Switzerland - U.S., Double Miles, through March 2009.
U.S. - China and Hong Kong, 2,500 to 10,000 Miles, through February 2009.
U.S. - Japan, 2,500 to 10,000 Miles, through February 2009.

A complete list of all Continental flight promotions is available at the MileMaven Continental page.