For the past decade I’ve helped organize the Freddie Awards, frequently referred to as the “People’s Choice Awards” for airlines and hotels. It’s been three years since we were able to gather in person to hand out the awards and I was on hand two weeks ago in New Orleans. Shortly after the award ceremony ended and I spent a bit of time catching up with old friends I was sprinting off an airline flight trying to get to a track meet in time to see my daughter run. From […]
Freddie Awards
My Votes For The Best In Airline And Hotel Loyalty
Every year for as long as I can recall I’ve cast my vote for the best travel loyalty programs. I generally write a story about who I voted for each year. This year, as with so many other things, I’m running behind sharing my ballot. That being said, you can still vote for a few more days in this year’s Freddie Awards. If you’re not familiar with the Freddie Awards, I’ve heard them referred to as the “People’s Choice Awards” of the travel world Each person gets one vote, there […]
Here Are The Best Airline And Hotel Loyalty Programs As Voted By You, Their Members
Who are the best airline and hotel loyalty programs?
LAST DAY TO VOTE: Here’s Who I Think Are The Best Airline And Hotel Loyalty Programs
Every year around this time (well, usually earlier if I’m not running behind) I share with you who I think the best airline and hotel loyalty programs are. We’re wrapping up the voting for the Freddie Awards this year, the largest independent ballot to determine who’s the best. Millions of individual voters like me and you determine who the winners are, not a panel of “experts”. I’ve been a volunteer helping organize the Freddie Awards for almost a decade now and enjoy watching the public determine the winners. I hope […]
My Favorite Pictures From April 2018
My month in pictures took me to Salt Lake City, Carson City, Denver, Seattle, Reno, Fresno and Washington DC. Along the way I snapped a few pics I liked and a bunch that remind me of what a crazy travel month it was.
Time To Disagree With Me! The Best Airlines And Hotel Chains Are….
Who do you think are the best? Here are my choices.
Help Decide Who The Best Airlines And Hotels Are
Who are the best airlines? What hotel makes it easiest to redeem your points? Which airline does the best job recognizing elite status? Vote in the Freddie Awards!
Pizza On A Podcast! Hanging Out On The Observation Deck
I always have a ton of fun talking travel. That’s why I was happy when the Observation Deck folks let me ramble for 30 minutes about a range of subjects. Listen in!
Who Are The Best Airlines and Hotel Chains?
I got some right and some wrong. It’s really interesting to see who the frequent travelers voted the best.
Tell Me Why I’m Wrong! Here Are My Favorite Airlines And Hotel Chains
Bring it on! Tell me why you love or hate my choices for the best in airline and hotel loyalty programs.