It was a lovely event. The Frequent Traveller Awards / FFP Spring Event organised by Airline Information, brought together a respectable and large group of industry professionals. Who was there? Who wasn’t? Randy Petersen, Paddy Murphy, Maya Leibman (American Airlines), Jeff Robertson (Delta), Jeff Foland (United Airlines), Joshua Berwitz (Amex), Jeff Zidell (Hyatt Gold Passport)… Robert “Arliss” Wuhl, was also there as Master of Ceremonies for the Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony.
Following on from their success at FTA’s 2010, Hitit client Kingfisher Airlines picked up two awards; Best Promotion for Redemption and Best Loyalty Credit Card.
The full list of winners at FTA’s 2011
Program of the Year
The Americas Airline: Air Canada Aeroplan
The Americas Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Europe and Africa Airline: Lufthansa Miles & More
Europe and Africa Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: Emirates Skywards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Best Promotion for Redemption (Airline & Hotel)
The Americas Airline: Delta SkyMiles (in deference to the carrier’s move to drop last-minute booking fees)
The Americas Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Europe and Africa Airline: Lufthansa Miles & More
Europe and Africa Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: Kingfisher Airlines King Club
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Best Promotion for Earning (Airline & Hotel)
The Americas Airline: Air Canada Aeroplan
The Americas Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Europe and Africa Airline: Lufthansa Miles & More
Europe and Africa Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: Emirates Skywards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Best Redemption Ability (Airline & Hotel)
The Americas Airline: Air Canada Aeroplan
The Americas Hotel: Hilton HHonors
Europe and Africa Airline: SAS Eurobonus
Europe and Africa Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: El Al Matmid Club
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Best Elite-Level Program (Airline & Hotel)
The Americas Airline: United Airlines Mileage Plus
The Americas Hotel: Hyatt Gold Passport
Europe and Africa Airline: Lufthansa Miles & More
Europe and Africa Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: Emirates Skywards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: Hyatt Gold Passport
Best Customer Service (Airline & Hotel)
The Americas Airline: Air Canada Aeroplan
The Americas Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Europe and Africa Airline: Lufthansa Miles & More
Europe and Africa Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: Emirates Skywards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: Accor A Club
Best Loyalty Credit Card
The Americas: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Visa
Europe and Africa: American Express Membership Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania: Kingfisher Airlines American Express First Card
Loyalty Leadership Award
American Airlines AAdvantage
British Airways Executive Club
The event closed on with Randy Petersen’s First Annual Travel Executive Luncheon.