Redeem Bing Rewards for Frequent Flyer Miles

Bing, Microsoft’s powered search engine, offers guests the chance to earn free rewards for using their service. Guests earn rewards for using Bing to search for things on the internet. In addition, guests can earn bonus points for performing suggested activities like searching for specific items, completing short surveys, etc.

Bing Rewards Airline Miles

I have been a member of the Bing Rewards program for quite some time, but do not actually use it very often. Typically, my most interaction with the program is when they email me telling me about bonus point opportunities.

However, Bing is now making it a little more enticing for those of us who like to travel.

Users can now redeem your credits and get 100 points/miles for your favorite frequent flyer, hotel or retail loyalty program. Participating programs include American Airlines AAdvantage®, Frontier Airlines EarlyReturns®, Hawaiian Airlines® HawaiianMiles®, Icelandair Saga Club, IHG® Rewards Club, LifeMiles, My BestBuy™ Rewards, SVM FuelCircle, US Airways® Dividend Miles® and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

Bing Rewards redeem at 400 points = 100 points/miles in your favorite program. However, Bing Rewards has several tiers of membership, depending on your interaction with the program.

Bing Rewards Chart

Above is a copy of the Bing Rewards Chart, showing our Silver status. Once you earn 200 credits in the program, you will be upgraded to Silver status. Earn 750 credits and become a loyal Bing searcher, and you will be upgraded to Gold status.

The benefit of Gold status is receiving a 10% discount when redeeming rewards. However, it appears Gold members can redeem 385 credits towards 100 points/miles in their favorite program, which is only a 3.75% discount. Still a discount, but not equal to what is advertised.

This should come in handy, as I am looking for ways to extend some of our mile expirations.

If you have not signed up for a free Bing Rewards account, here is our referral link. Feel free to leave yours in the comments.

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Earn HawaiianMiles by Supporting Hawaiian Public Radio (HPR)

Update: Offer is back again for 2014.

Hawaiian Airlines is teaming up to help Hawaiian Public Radio raise donations to support their programming and operating costs. The goal is to earn $1,032,000, and that is only to cover the costs for six (6) months of operation.

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Pledges for the Hawaiian Public Radio fundraiser will earn 10 HawaiianMiles per dollar commitment. There is no maximum amount that can be donated and miles earned. However, the minimum donation starts at $120.

HPR is also offering a chance to win a trip from Hawaii to Beijing for donations made before March 27, 2014.

Offer expires on April 9, 2014.

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3/4/13- Originally published

1977 Hawaiian Air Map-Guide Inside

1977 Hawaiian Airlines Map-Guide Book

I was recently going through old photo albums and documents of my grandparents and great grandparents and discovered quite a bit about the influences on my life, even before I was born. Just like the extensive travel background of my family on my mom’s side, I learned that my Italian great grandparents traveled the world quite extensively while their age would allow.

My great grandparents spent some time in Hawaii from what I could gather around 1977. I found this charming 1977 Hawaiian Airlines Map-Guide Book tucked inside the photo albums.

1977 Hawaiian Air Map-Guide Front

The back side of the 1977 Hawaiian Airlines Map-Guide Book displays a short synopsis of each of the islands and reads as follows.

SEE ALL THE ISLANDS
Hawaii is a land of infinite variety and contrast. Each of the islands has its own distinct personality, and claims its own wealth of scenic and historic attractions.

While there is no denying the excitement and glamor of Waikiki, much that is best about Hawaii lies beyond the island of Oahu, of which Waikiki and Honolulu are a part. It is on the related and uncrowded Neighbor Islands that the old dreams of a tropical paradise remain real and vital.

No one can truly know the enduring charm and enchanting beauty of Hawaii without experiencing these gracious islands. There is no more pleasant, more enjoyable way to reach the Neighbor Islands that aboard a comfortable Hawaiian Air jet flight.

HAWAII…THE BIG ISLAND
It earns its name by being more that twice the size of all the other islands in the chain combined, and offers variety to match its size. Here is the incredible Hawaii Volcanos National Park…the historic City of Refuge…the spot where Captain Cook died…and the site where Hawaii’s first missionaries landed. Fields of orchids bloom beneath snow-capped mountains…jungle waterfalls plunge into the sea…Hawaiian cowboys work one of the world’s largest cattle ranches. There are superb resorts, great golf courses, some of the world’s finest deep sea fishing along the famed Kona Coast, and enough to see and do to keep you entranced for days.

KAUAI…THE GARDEN ISLAND
Conjure up your best vision of a South Sea island and you will have a pretty good idea of Kauai. From the awesome grandeur of Waimea Canyon to the serene beauty of Hanalei Valley, this is indeed a dream come true. Cruise up the Wailua River to the romantic Fern Grotto…hike where the menehunes, Hawaii’s legendary little people, performed with miracles…and take your pick of the islands wealth of unspoiled, secluded beaches. All this plus the best in resorts and recreational facilities.

MAUI…THE VALLEY ISLAND
Residents say, “Maui no ka oi.” Maui is the best, and there is good reason for their boast. Crowned by the towering 10,000 foot summit of Haleakala with its magnificent crater, and surrounded by a sun-bathed ocean, it is an island easy to become addicted to. From the dazzling resort areas of Kaanapali Beach, Kapalua, and Wailea Beach you look across gentle seat to the Islands of Lanai and Molokai. In old Lahaina Town, once Hawaii’s capitol and boisterous whaling town, you rub elbows wit history. In remote Hana you find a Hawaii where time has stood still. And you can choose from a wide variety of accommodations knowing that a great beach is nearby.

MOLOKAI…THE FRIENDLY ISLE
This is a “get-away-from-it-all” island that holds great appeal for the adventuresome spirit. Fine vacation facilities are available marking it easy to enjoy such things as a mule-back ride into Father Damien’s historic old leper settlement at Kalaupapa, browsing through the town of Kaunakakai, and exploring the scenic eastern shoreline.

LANAI…THE PINEAPPLE ISLAND
This is the smallest, least known, and least visited, of the major islands. Devoted almost exclusively to growing pineapple, its only town, Lanai City, is a model agricultural community set in the cool, pine-covered highlands. If you prefer isolated beaches, deep forests and rugged valleys to tourist resorts, Lanai is your island.

1977 Hawaiian Air Map-Guide Back

The inside of the 1977 Hawaiian Airlines Map-Guide Book opens up to reveal a beautiful map of the islands, highlighting the then DC-9 various routes between the islands.

1977 Hawaiian Air Map-Guide Inside

Interesting enough, lots has changed in Hawaii since the brochure was published in 1977. Notably, Dole stopped producing pineapple on Lanai in 1992, with 98% of the island currently under ownership by Larry Ellison (CEO of Oracle). The DC-9 airplanes that were promoted throughout the advertisement appear to have ceased operation around 2001, where they were replaced with Boeing 717s.

In 1977, Hawaiian Airlines serviced over 3,000,000 passengers. In 2013, Hawaiian Airlines reported transporting 9,935,743 passengers for the calendar year.

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Source: InACents