Freddie Awards

Breaking Down The Best In Travel Loyalty – My Thoughts On The Freddie Awards

May 7, 2022By Edward Pizzarello2 Comments

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 […]

My Votes For The Best In Airline And Hotel Loyalty

March 30, 2022By Edward Pizzarello2 Comments

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

April 29, 2019By Edward Pizzarello9 Comments

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

March 31, 2019By Edward Pizzarello6 Comments

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 […]