dark
Hand-Picked Top-Read Stories
Trending Tags

Live from the Freddie Awards!

The Unaccompanied Flyer
The Unaccompanied Flyer
April 27, 2017
a large screen with a blue screen and white text
In this post Hide
  1. TravelUpdate is Live from the 27th Annual Freddie Awards!

TravelUpdate is Live from the 27th Annual Freddie Awards!

The Unaccompanied Flyer and TravelUpdate.com are excited to announce live coverage from the 27th annual Freddie Awards.  This year’s Freddie Awards are being held in Jersey City, New Jersey.  Coverage begins around 4:45 PM eastern time.

Freddie Awards Conclusions
Live from the Freddie Awards (Image: Freddie Awards)

What are the Freddie Awards?

Each year, frequent flyers from around the world vote on the best frequent flyer programs, traveler credit cards, and loyalty programs.  The Freddie Awards are named in honor of Sir Frederick Alfred Laker, aka Sir Freddie Laker.  Sir Laker was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1978 in recognition of his contributions to commercial aviation, specifically in the field of marketing.

Sir Freddie Laker (Image: Freddie Awards)
Sir Freddie Laker (Image: Freddie Awards)

To honor Sir Freddie Laker, InsideFlyer and BoardingArea founder Randy Petersen introduced the annual Freddie Awards.  As previously noted, travelers vote on loyalty programs and traveler credit cards.  The programs that received the most votes are awarded each year at the Freddie Awards ceremony.

Last year at the 26th annual Freddie Awards, the following airlines took home awards;

-Program of the Year — Southwest Airlines – Rapid Rewards
-Best Elite Program — American Airlines – AAdvantage
-Best Promotion — Avianca – LifeMiles
-Best Customer Service — Southwest Airlines – Rapid Rewards
-Best Redemption Ability — Avianca – LifeMiles
-210 AWARD — Avianca – LifeMiles

While the following hotels and credit card took home awards;

Program of the Year — Marriott Hotels – Marriott Rewards
Best Elite Program — Hyatt – Gold Passport
Best Promotion — MGM – M life
Best Customer Service — Marriott Hotels – Marriott Rewards
Best Redemption Ability — Marriott Hotels – Marriott Rewards
210 AWARD — MGM – M life

Best Loyalty Credit Card — Starwood – Starwood Preferred Guest from American Express

View full results at  the Freddie Awards website.

2016 Freddie Awards (Image: Freddie Awards)
2016 Freddie Awards (Image: Freddie Awards)

Live Coverage from the 27th Annual Freddie Awards!

I’m on my way to New York’s LaGuardia Airport at the moment.  I’ll be attending the 27th awards ceremony and providing live coverage of the event.  I will not only cover the awards ceremony and who the winners are but also what it’s like to attend such a professional and noteworthy event as a high school senior.

How to Follow to Awards Ceremony

I’m a pretty social guy so there’s no shortage of ways to follow the awards ceremony live.  The following social channels will receive live coverage of the events;

Twitter: @Unaccompflyer

Facebook: @unaccompaniedflyer

Snapchat: @max_prosperi

Of course, I will also provide periodic updates right here on TravelUpdate.com!

What programs do you think are going to take home awards this year?

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
Share 0
Share 0
Share 0
Share 0
Subscribe
Notify of
guest

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

1 Comment
Most Voted
Newest Oldest
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Diego

So awesome you are attending! Looking forward to hearing the results!

0
0
Reply
Previous Post
a view of the mountains from an airplane

My First Experience With The British Airways Buy On Board Service

byThe Flight Detective
April 27, 2017
Next Post
a bedroom with a bed and a chair

How Clean is your Hotel Bed?

byThe Hotelion
April 27, 2017
More Posts by: The Unaccompanied Flyer
An image of a Peloton-like stationary bike on a gradient blue background accompanied by text to the left that reads "Upgraded to a Peloton Wellness Room"
120

An Upgrade to a Peloton Room? What To Expect from Fitness-themed Hotel Rooms

In 2017, both Marriott and Hilton partnered with Peloton, a fitness tech brand best known for its stationary bike and virtual cycling courses. Though I had assumed this partnership would have ended with the onset of the pandemic in 2020, this was not the case. To my surprise, during a recent stay at a Courtyard near Washington Reagan/National Airport, I received an upgrade to a Peloton room. Here's what to expect from one of Marriott's fitness-themed rooms and a look at what other hotels are doing to catering to health and wellness-conscious travelers.
The Unaccompanied Flyer
The Unaccompanied Flyer
November 10, 2024
A photo of seating at an Admirals Club location accompanied by text on a blue background that reads "Lounge Guide"
227

Guide: Admirals Club Locations, Access, and Amenities

American Airlines operates a network of 47 Admirals Clubs across the Americas and Europe. Admirals Clubs offer guests a place to relax or work before their next flight with amenities that include hot food, complimentary drinks, and even shower suites at some locations. In this guide, find out where you can find these lounges, how to access them, and what to expect once you're inside.
The Unaccompanied Flyer
The Unaccompanied Flyer
October 14, 2024
A Spirit Airlines aircraft accompanied by text that reads "How Many Spirit Points Do You Need for a Free Flight?"
87

Guide: How Many Spirit Points Do You Need for a Flight? [in 2024]

If you've been earning Free Spirit points on your flights with Spirit Airlines, you're probably quite eager to start redeeming these points. You're probably wondering, "How many Spirit points do I need for a free flight?" Though the airline has made some passenger-friendly changes over the past few months, Spirit Airlines is still best known for its fees and confusing fare bundles. The good news is that Spirit's Free Spirit frequent flyer program is actually quite straightforward.
The Unaccompanied Flyer
The Unaccompanied Flyer
September 14, 2024
3 different colored airlines on a light blue background with text accompanying the images that reads "How to Buy Airline Miles & Points"
238

Ultimate Guide to Buying Airline Miles and Points in 2024

Considering buying airline miles or points to reach your dream award redemption? This comprehensive guide explores the ins and outs of purchasing miles, from the best times to buy to evaluating current promotions. Discover which airlines allow mile purchases and when it’s truly worth spending the extra money. Here's everything you need to know before buying points or miles.
The Unaccompanied Flyer
The Unaccompanied Flyer
September 7, 2024