What brands do you wish offered SkyMiles?
Jan 17, 2008, 3:58 pm
#1
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What brands do you wish offered SkyMiles?
My colleague Mike just posted a thread on the Delta blog today (http://blog.delta.com/2008/01/17/have-any-great-ideas/) asking "What brands do you wish offered SkyMiles?"
I thought that would be a good discussion for FlyerTalk as well. What brands would you like to see as SkyMiles partners? You can be as general as a new category that we don’t offer or as specific as your favorite brand.
Appreciate the feedback!
Frank
I thought that would be a good discussion for FlyerTalk as well. What brands would you like to see as SkyMiles partners? You can be as general as a new category that we don’t offer or as specific as your favorite brand.
Appreciate the feedback!
Frank
Jan 17, 2008, 4:07 pm
#2
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I'd love to see a SkyMiles/Amazon link. Also extending dining partners into central Oregon. More Costco tie-ins would be good as well.
Thanks for wondering!
Thanks for wondering!
Jan 17, 2008, 4:08 pm
#3
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I wouldn't mind changing where I buy my gas if one provider offered miles that the other didn't.
Also, how about some retail locations--specifically an electronics store?
Also, how about some retail locations--specifically an electronics store?
Jan 17, 2008, 4:13 pm
#4
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Grocery stores, like UA did/does with Safeway
Jan 17, 2008, 4:15 pm
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Honestly, I make most of my purchases based on skymiles. If I can get it from a retailer that offers me at least 1 mile per dollar, I will.
So to me, any additions would be welcome in my opinion.
If a retailer really wanted to make money, offer 1MQM per purchase. I know, devaluation of SM.. But imagine all of us on FT responding to a 1mqm/$ deal.
I'd certainly participate.
As far as specific brands, I'd like a Sams/Costco deal, I like the idea of the amazon.
So to me, any additions would be welcome in my opinion.
If a retailer really wanted to make money, offer 1MQM per purchase. I know, devaluation of SM.. But imagine all of us on FT responding to a 1mqm/$ deal.
I'd certainly participate.As far as specific brands, I'd like a Sams/Costco deal, I like the idea of the amazon.
Jan 17, 2008, 4:36 pm
#6
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Costco, being AMEX only should offer double skymiles for purchases. And how come there are no double miles for gas purchased at Costco?
Skymiles should partner up with major online retailers: Buy.com, Amazon.com, etc.
Also would be nice to earn Skymiles while we are thinking travel, ie. in the airports (ie. airport restaurants, HMS, bookstores, airport retailers)
Skymiles should partner up with major online retailers: Buy.com, Amazon.com, etc.
Also would be nice to earn Skymiles while we are thinking travel, ie. in the airports (ie. airport restaurants, HMS, bookstores, airport retailers)
Jan 17, 2008, 4:55 pm
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How about this for an idea... give out LESS miles?
Jan 17, 2008, 5:00 pm
#8
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I'll agree with the Amazon. That pretty much covers anything I need to buy as a consumer.
Jan 17, 2008, 5:02 pm
#9
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Apple
Jan 17, 2008, 5:08 pm
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Jan 17, 2008, 5:16 pm
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I also agree with things like Amazon. BUT, would they gain any business by it? Remember, SkyMiles cost money. And they have to drive more people there to offset it...especially to offset those that would purchase from Amazon anyway.
Jan 17, 2008, 5:19 pm
#12
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It would work for me. I usually buy from a brick and mortar because I dont want to wait. Throw in some miles, and I'll wait a few days to get it in the mail!
Jan 17, 2008, 5:22 pm
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Barcelo Hotel chain. A lot of good all-inclusive hotels in the Caribbean and a lot of hotels in Europe especially in Spain. They already partner with SkyTeam members Czech/Aeromexico and Continental.
http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels...ograms/default
http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels...ograms/default
Jan 17, 2008, 5:22 pm
#14
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i would love to see a Amazon link too but I have never seen it anywhere. I heard Amazon doesn't allow associate websites to share the referral bonus with customers.
Jan 17, 2008, 5:32 pm
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