Credit card purchases are the No. 1 way consumers and corporations earn frequent flier miles. However, with blackout dates, limited seating and restrictions, officials at AlphaFlightGuru.com said that redeeming the points can be a nightmare. Results from the recent ezRez Reward Seat Availability Survey ranked 24 airlines based on how easy it was to book a ticket using frequent flier miles.

GOL, Southwest Airlines Co. and other inexpensive carriers topped the rankings.

The two stingiest airlines were U.S. Airways and Delta Air Lines, according to the survey. U.S. Airways had availability 26 percent of the time while flights from the Delta Air Lines SkyMiles program were only available about 27 percent of the time. The results were based on 6,720 booking requests submitted last March and April for travel dates between June and October.

The numbers show just how difficult redeeming points on some airlines can be, AlphaFlightGuru.com CEO Tim Gibson said.

InsideFlyer.com estimates that there are about 9.7 trillion unredeemed frequent flier miles sitting in accounts around the world, enough miles to travel to the moon and back 19.4 million times. Many companies earn millions of points each year from purchases on procurement credit cards including American Express, Chase Sapphire, Citi and AAdvantage. When they go to redeem the points and find that flights are not available, AlphaFlightGuru.com steps in to help these businesses use the miles for cheap business class and first class flights.

Estimates are that less than 10 percent of the $ 50 billion dollars worth of miles issued by airlines and hotels each year are redeemed, Gibson said.

Redeeming points for business class tickets overseas is especially difficult.

International business class to London, Hong Kong and other popular destinations are the hardest to find with miles and points, Gibson said. Booking one international flight using frequent flier miles can take more than 12 hours we estimate, if its available at all.

He offered a few tips for companies trying to keep the cost of business travel down.

Though several new rule changes have taken effect to protect air travelers, officials at AlphaFlightGuru.com said one group continues to get picked on by some airlines: frequent fliers. According to results from the new ezRez Reward Seat Availability Survey, major players like U.S. Airways and Delta Air Lines were the two stingiest carriers when it came to redeeming points.

Two of the least expensive airlines — Southwest Airlines Co. and GOL — topped the rankings as the easiest companies to work with.

Credit card purchases are the most common way consumers and corporations earn frequent flier miles. However, with blackout dates, limited seating and restrictions, redeeming the points can be difficult.

According to the survey, U.S. Airways had availability 26 percent of the time while flights from the Delta Air Lines SkyMiles program were only available about 27 percent of the time. The results ranked 24 airlines and were based on 6,720 booking requests submitted last March and April for travel dates between June and October.

The numbers show just how difficult redeeming points on some airlines can be, AlphaFlightGuru.com CEO Tim Gibson said.

InsideFlyer.com estimates that there are about 9.7 trillion unredeemed frequent flier miles sitting in accounts around the world. Many companies earn millions of points each year from purchases on procurement credit cards including American Express, Chase Sapphire, Citi and AAdvantage.

AlphaFlightGuru.com helps businesses use the miles for cheap business class and first class flights.

Estimates are that less than 10 percent of the $ 50 billion worth of miles issued by airlines and hotels each year are redeemed, Gibson said.

Redeeming points for business class tickets overseas is especially difficult.

International business class to London, Hong Kong and other popular destinations are the hardest to find with miles and points, Gibson said. Booking one international flight using frequent flier miles can take more than 12 hours we estimate, if its available at all.

He had tips for companies trying to keep the cost of business travel down.

VietnamAirlinesTickets.com, a leading booking agent of Vietnam Airlines, now has visa, hotel, tour & Vietnam travel guide information available. Updated daily, the new visa, tour, hotel & travel guide information is made available at no charge to supplement traveler plans while in Vietnam.

Executive Nguyen Manh Dung explained, “We added this useful information to give passengers extra value by booking direct from VietnamAirlinesTickets.com.

In addition to cheap Vietnam flights, VietnamAirlinesTickets, the booking agent of Vietnam Airlines for all domestic and international flights, wants to help families plan the perfect vacation.

The site currently feature tour information for popular cities, Ho Chi Minh, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Ha Noi, Ha Long, Sa Pa, and more. Whether its one day in the majestic city Ha Noi or twelve days in historic Ho Chi Minh; the information can now be accessed in one convenient location when booking a fight to Vietnam.

Also newly included on VietnamAirlinesTickets.com is hotel information, complete with user ratings, hotel policies and detailed facility information for many of Vietnams premier hotels.

From VietnamNorth to Souththe tour and travel information is updated daily, added executive Nguyen Manh Dung. By including such comprehensive information, we hope passengers will have an easier time planning their holiday, especially 20% discounted on Vietnam Visa and processing time just 2 working days.

Vietnam flights, tours, hotels and visas in one convenient location is just one way VietnamAirlinesTickets.com makes family vacations easy. Check back daily to see new and exciting things to do while in Vietnam.

For more information for travel to Vietnam, visit http://www.vietnamairlinestickets.com

About VietnamAirlinesTickets.com

VietnamAirlinesTickets.com is a leading booking agent for traveling domestically and internationally to and from Vietnam. VietnamAirlinesTickets.com offers hundreds of daily flights to cities like Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh, and Da Nang. VietnamAirlinesTickets.com has international flights out of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to other countries around the world such as Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Europe and America. VietnamAirlinesTickets.com prides itself on keeping its customers happy by offering them the lowest prices on tickets and their customer friendly attitude is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Contact:

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Call: +84.127.668.7977

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Jetsetz, Inc. is a tier 1″ travel website that specializes in selling upscale leisure travel at discount prices. Jetsetz.com utilizes multi-threading technology that searches multiple discount databases simultaneously and displays cheap flights, discount business class tickets, last minute hotels and bargain rental cars through its travel website http://www.Jetsetz.com. In addition to great prices, Jetsetz.com focuses intently on providing great customer service. To provide great customer service, Jetsetz.com developed a unique Online Chat System with Zopim, Technologies. This unique click to chat technology enables Jetsetz.com travel agents to assist their clients through all 3 stages of the booking process.

Stage 1 – The Search Stage

The Search Stage is the stage in which the client initially searches the travel site to find the information they need to book their travel online. To assist clients with this initial stage, Jetsetz.com provides its clients access to the Zopim Technologies Q&A tool. This Q&A tool enables clients to initiate contact with a travel agent through an easy to use Q&A format. Erica Duffy, COO of Jetsetz, states the Zopim Q&A tool has allowed us to save our clients a substantial amount of time. Most of our clients know the destination they are traveling to but do not always know the best day, time or airline to fly on. Through our Q&A tool, we can answer their questions in a timely manner and save them the time and headache of having to go back and forth between travel sites to find the best deal.

Stage 2 – The Evaluation Stage

The Evaluation Stage is the stage where the client narrows down their search results and makes a purchase decision. The Evaluation stage is the stage in the booking process where our clients really appreciate having someone to talk to state Steve Barber, CEO of Jetsetz. Through online chat, we can respond to a clients question at that exact moment in time when they need help. Erica agrees, There are a ton of variables involved in getting the best flight for the best price. Having a travel agent to speak with allows the client to confirm that they have found the best flight, or learn if there may be a better flight available if they are willing to be flexible.

Stage 3 – The Booking Stage

The Booking Stage is the stage in which the client has chosen their trip but needs to complete the booking process by filling out the purchase forms. This is the stage where the traveler either completes their booking, or learns if there is a problem. Unfortunately, problems occur when you book travel online, states Erica. Problems such as debit cards that have exceeded their limit, airlines that do not have ticketing agreements and classes of service that have expired are just a few of the problems that can occur on every travel website. Most of these problems have nothing to do with the travel website, but we want to fix them so the client can complete their travel booking and get on with their day, states Steve. It is how Jetsetz.com deals with these inevitable problems that separate them from the rest of the online travel sites. Online chat enables us to contact the client us as soon as there is a problem. This immediate contact is critical to not only solving the problem but preventing a bigger problem from occurring later with the airlines. Whether the client communicates with us through online chat or calls us on our toll free number (855) JET-SETZ, our primary goal is to be available for our clients when they need us. We believe that if we can take great care of our clients, they will take great care of us.

About Jetsetz.com

Jetsetz.com is an online travel website that enables travelers to search for and book discount flights, hotels, rental cars and travel insurance. Jetsetz.com is owned by Jetsetz, Inc., a California Corporation that is located in San Diego, California. For more information about the website and the company, please visit http://www.Jetsetz.com.

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Next Wednesday, December 28th, 2011, four college basketball teams are gathering for back-to-back games at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, home of the reigning NBA champions, the Dallas Mavericks as well as the NHLs Dallas Stars. Starting at 5:30 P.M. CST, the Mustangs of Southern Methodist University (SMU) will take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU). Later, at 8:00 P.M. CST, the #6-ranked Baylor Bears will challenge the #17 Mississippi State Bulldogs. Sponsors for this event, which is titled The Showcase, include MetroPCS, Nike, and Dallas signs company Signazon.com. A portion of each ticket sold to the event will benefit the Buckets and Boots Foundation, an organization founded to help Texas volunteer firefighters recover from the deadly wildfires which spread across the Lone Star State this past summer.

The Showcase is being planned by sports marketing and events planning firm Lagard

StrawBurries.com is pleased to announce its unique flight booking service for frequent flyers. The booking service is intended for regular or first-time flyers looking for lower cost flights to various destinations. From the StrawBurries website, orders sent in are manually handled leaving a process thats fool-proof, error-free, and trustworthy. Users who book through StrawBurries will have access to cheap flights offers on United, JetBlue, Qantas, and AirCanada.

We offer up to a 30% discount on each flight with another possible discount to firms and individuals with bulk orders. We strongly believe StrawBurries currently is the most attractive place for cheap Aircanada or Qantas flights with discounts that are simply hard to find anywhere online, says Mr. Perrino Martinez, Founder and President of StrawBurries.com.

The StrawBurries online booking service is one that focuses on lowering overall retail prices for the user. In line with its customer satisfaction policy, StrawBurries provides 24 hour customer support service, with speedy response times, availing users the benefit of its service at any time of the day. This includes international users looking to book cheap return flights or for their loved ones back home.

We have literally the cheapest tickets for 4 major airlines including United and AirCanada anywhere online, added Mr. Perrino Martinez.

About the Company

StrawBurries is a unique flight booking service that provides the highest discount on air travel to destinations within and outside the US, 30% cheaper than retail prices on Aircanada, JetBlue, United and Qantas Airways. Its online booking service offers cheaper flight deals to users who want the best deals on flights to favorite destinations. StrawBurries can be accessed via its website at http://www.StrawBurries.com.

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