Special Advertising Section - Turning Mortgages into Miles

Special Advertising Section

Turning Mortgages into Miles:

Mileage mania is enabling consumers to transform myriad purchases into a multitude of miles. Better yet, no purchase is too big or too small.

Accumulating miles is no longer reserved for individuals who travel. The proliferation of mileage-earning vehicles now includes everything from stock trades to mortgages to, yes, microwave meals -- that could mean anything and everything from returning a call to your boss to taking in a leisurely game of golf to plunking down a deposit for that sexy sports car. Before making a purchase, find out if miles are part of the deal or if a competitive company offers miles for making a comparable purchase at a competitive price.

Here is a sampling of the increasing ways to gain miles with some of the major carriers. Terms are subject to change and, in some instances, offers are good for a limited time only. To reap the rewards, you need to be a member of the applicable programs.

United Airlines (Mileage Plus program)
Get Your Miles Here
Newcomers to booking online can now earn 4,000 Mileage PlusÆ bonus miles with the first purchase of a United Airlines ticket at the www.ual.com website. This includes the ongoing 1,000-mile bonus for booking online, plus an additional one-time bonus of 3,000 miles. Get boarding soon since travel must be completed by December 31, 1999.
I'll Trade You
Mileage Plus members can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles when they open an E*TradeÆ account with $50,000 or more. Or, earn up to 10,000 bonus miles when opening an account with $10,000 or more. Mileage earned varies with the amount of the account. Invest the time and visit E*Trade at www.etrade.com.
Can I Quote You?
United Airlines and e-Kemper is offering members a minimum of 250 miles when they request a free quote on their auto insurance through Kemper's new direct response division at www.ekemper.com/ual.

Northwest Airlines
(WorldPerksÆ program)
Three Times the Fun
Earn triple WorldPerks bonus miles on qualifying Hertz rentals through October 31, 1999 at participating locations. Thanks to Hertz and Northwest Airlines, you can now drive in style and heighten your miles account -- at the same time. To get into the fast lane, stop by www.hertz.com or call 1-800-654-2210.
Investing Pays
Earn 250 miles for every $1,000 you invest for one year in the Warburg Pincus WorldPerks Money Market Fund or the Warburg Pincus WorldPerks Tax Free Money Market Fund. Invest yourself in WorldPerks Investor MilesSM at www.warburg.com or by calling 1-800-927-2874 or 1-800-WARBURG.

Flower Power
The Flower ClubÆ is giving away 500 miles for every order of $29.99. An additional 100 miles will be credited to your account for every $10 over the $29.99 minimum. Call 1-800-800-7363 and come away smelling like a rose.
Check It Out
When you travel on a Northwest E-TicketSM, earn 1,000 miles for each one-way check-in at an E-Service Center at designated U.S. airports. Among other services, you can use E-Service Centers to obtain boarding passes, change or confirm seat assignments and/or obtain WorldPerks Elite upgrades. Check it out by calling 1-800-225-2525.
Continental Airlines
(OnePassÆ program)
Pay Your Way
Now you can earn miles with cash. The OnePass Purchase Option allows you to buy up to 20 percent of the miles you need for a travel award requiring a minimum of 20,000. For $25 (plus tax), you get 1,000 miles. To get more mileage out of every dollar, call 1-800-621-7467.
American Airlines
(AAdvantageÆ program)
Wired-less?
AAdvantage members who enroll in AT&T Wireless Services inflight calling program can earn five miles for every $1 of inflight calling on American Airlines flights. To connect, call 1-800-682-0006 by land or *MILES by air.
Take All the Credit
Earn miles from the AAdvantage Program for Mortgages and Real Estate. When buying or refinancing with CountrywideÆ Home Loans, you can earn 1,000 AAdvantage miles for every $10,000 of your loan. Home equity loans earn you 2,500 miles. Miles vary with business conducted. So, head right home and call 1-800-852-9744 for more details.
Tee Time
The AAdvantage Golf program offers benefits at over 400 courses. Earn 2,000 miles for just enrolling (a fee is required) and a 100-mile minimum each time you play. To find out where to take that first swing, call 1-888-843-5422.
Delta Air Lines
(SkyMilesÆ program)
In the Driver's Seat
Buy a car from a participating SkyMiles affiliated dealership and earn up to 10,000 bonus miles as you drive off into the sunset (or smog, depending on your residence). Earn 10,000 miles with the purchase of a new car from $20,001 to $40,000 or any used vehicle. For new vehicles up to $20,000, earn 5,000 bonus miles. In addition, you can earn one bonus mile for every dollar spent on service at a SkyMiles dealership and/or 10,000 bonus miles on the purchase of an extended service warranty. Get up to full speed by calling 1-888-310-3435 for a list of participating dealers.
To Top it Off
Delta's Mileage Purchase program enables you to purchase the extra miles you need to qualify for an award ticket. Depending on the award, you can purchase up to 20,000 miles, in increments of 1,000 miles, for 2‡ cents per mile, plus applicable transportation taxes and fees. To cash in on this deal, call SkyMiles OneSource^TM at 1-800-325-3999 or your Delta Reservations Sales Representative at the telephone number listed on the back of your SkyMiles membership card.
Eat and Earn:
With the SkyMiles Dining Program, you can earn 10 bonus miles for every qualified dollar spent, including beverage, tax and tip, at thousands of restaurants nationwide. Earn miles on your first visit per restaurant per month with a maximum of 6,000 miles for each visit. For the juicy details, call 1-800-213-7422 or 1-800-818-8339.
US Airways
(Dividend Miles program)
Cruise Control
Renaissance Cruises is offering up to 20,000 miles per cabin on designated cruises. To join in on the fun, call Renaissance Cruises at 1-800-825-7938 or visit their website at www.renaissancecruises.com.
Here's to Good Health
Receive a certificate worth 500 miles with the pruchase of 10 specially marked Healthy Choice products. There's no limit to the number of certificates you can earn -- so start your health kick today. Other airlines participating in the Healthy Choice promotion are American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines TWA and Northwest Airlines. For additional information, visit the Health Choice website at www.healthychoice.com.
America West
(FlightFundÆ Program)
Shorten the Distance
FlightFund members who switch to Sprint SenseÆ for long-distance residential service can earn up to 7,500 bonus miles. Get 500 additional bonus miles (awarded after your sixth invoice) for signing up on line. In addition, you can earn five miles for every dollar spent on such offerings as Sprint long-distance, Internet, toll free, additional line and paging services. Certain rules and restrictions apply. Keep in closer touch with family and friends by calling 1-800-968-7846 or head for www.sprint.com to check out the latest details. Sprint also has partnerships with Alaska Airlines, Northwest Airlines, TWA and Virgin Atlantic Airways.
Diners Club International
(Club Rewards program)
Key This In
Diners Club International is offering double Club Rewards points when Cardmembers purchase DellÆ products by November 30, 1999. The deal applies to items like desktop and notebook computers, along with accessories. To get up and running, visit www.dinersclubus.com or call 1-800-2-DINERS.

According to OAG's Frequent Flyer magazine 1998 Frequent Flyer Poll:

58 percent of business travelers visited an airline website in the past 12 months

43 percent of business travelers said they use the Internet or an online services while traveling, up from 27 percent as revealed in the 1997 Frequent Flyer Poll

73 percent of business travelers said the generally traveled with a laptop computer