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  • Cartera Commerce Announces Record Revenues for Fiscal 2010 Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 7:35AMLEXINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - 08/09/10) - Cartera Commerce , the leading provider of multi-channel shopping solutions and merchant-funded rewards (formerly known as Mall Networks), today announced record revenues for fiscal year 2010, which ended March 31, 2010. Cartera's revenue grew by more than 100% in Fiscal 2010, marking the third consecutive year of triple digit growth. The company's strong ...
  • Olson acquires Denali Marketing; deal to create 300-employee firm Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 5:03PMIn an acquisition financed by a Denver-based private equity firm, Minneapolis-based ad agency Olson has acquired Denali Marketing, a loyalty marketing firm. The combined firm will have bragging rights as the largest independent ad agency in the Twin Cities.
  • Frequent-flier programs assessed Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 10:04AMJane Brodie thought 50,000 Delta SkyMiles would be enough to get her two round-trip tickets to a family reunion in Portland, Ore. But when she started shopping last month for the August event she was told there were no seats at the 25,000-mile level.
  • Delta offers break on bag fees for select credit card customers Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 4:11PMDelta Air Lines customers using American Express SkyMiles credit cards will soon get a break on fees for checking bags.
  • What About My Frequent-Flier Miles? Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 3:36PMHow to safeguard your frequent-flier miles if United merges with US Air.
  • TRAVEL DIVA: RIP, NWA Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 5:40PMDelta swallows Web site whole
  • TRAVEL DIVA: RIP, NWA Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 1:39PMIf you haven't tried Northwest Airlines' Web site, www.nwa.com, this week, you'll be in for a shock. It's gone. This week, it died forever.
  • Delta Air Lines Reports 2009 Financial Results Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:36AMDelta Air Lines today reported financial results for the December quarter and full year 2009. Â Key points include:
  • Airlines offer chance to donate frequent-flier miles Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 8:44PMCredits would go to charities aiding Haiti's recovery Several airlines are offering fliers the opportunity to donate to the American Red Cross and other charities for relief work in Haiti.
  • Airlines allow donations for Haiti aid Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 4:09PMSeveral airlines are offering fliers the opportunity to donate to the American Red Cross and other charities for relief work in Haiti.Many airlines have standing partnerships with the Red Cross and other groups. Some created programs after the Jan. 12 earthquake.
  • Merger milestone: Northwest WorldPerks give way to Delta SkyMiles Friday, October 2, 2009 @ 8:47AMSay "so long" to Northwest's WorldPerks frequent-flier program. The Associated Press writes "Delta Air Lines has completed the integration of ...
  • Xiotech of Eden Prairie names new chief Thursday, October 1, 2009 @ 9:06PMXiotech Corp. named Alan Atkinson its new president and CEO, replacing Casey Powell in a move that had been anticipated since news of Powell's departure surfaced last week. The Eden Prairie data storage firm hired Atkinson from competitor EMC Corp. of Masschusetts.
  • Northwest frequent fliers temporarily lose upgrades on Alaska Airlines Monday, September 14, 2009 @ 8:23AMMembers of Northwest Airlines' WorldPerks frequent-flier program will temporarily lose free elite upgrades on Alaska Airlines flights starting next month when Delta Air Lines merges WorldPerks into its SkyMiles system.
  • Airlines improve on-time ratings Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 2:21AMAirlines improve on-time ratings in July
  • Elite Northwest fliers to lose upgrade perk on Alaska Airlines Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 7:12AMLike this story? Share it with Yahoo! Buzz Listen up elite customers of Northwest’s WorldPerks frequent-flier program. You'll going to lose your option for free upgrades -- at least temporarily -- on NWA partner Alaska Airlines in October, The Seattle Times says reports.
  • Ad industry watchdog questions US Bank ads Tuesday, September 1, 2009 @ 5:28PMAn advertising industry watchdog is questioning some of the claims U.S. Bancorp made about its FlexPerks Visa Card. (USB) (DAL)
  • AmEx, U.S. Bank both claim victory in fight for frequent fliers Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 11:14PMCredit card competitors say enrollments are exceeding expectations in the battle to recruit Minnesota's frequent fliers.
  • Delta Reinforces New York Commitment with Plan for Domestic Hub at LaGuardia Airport Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 8:15AMDelta Air Lines today announced it has reached a definitive agreement with US Airways to exchange certain flying rights and airport facilities at New York's LaGuardia and Washington's Reagan National airports, allowing Delta to expand its New York customer service and convenience by creating a domestic hub at LaGuardia Airport.
  • New Delta rewards level tops platinum Tuesday, July 28, 2009 @ 4:34AMThe days of platinum eclipsing all on Delta Air Lines are coming to an end, as the Atlanta-based carrier is adding yet another level to its elite SkyMiles Medallion program.
  • Delta starts elite level for 125,000-mile fliers Tuesday, July 28, 2009 @ 12:13AMLike many airlines, Delta Air Lines has long offered an elite rewards program for its frequent fliers. Now it's creating a new elite within the elite: Diamond Medallion status, earned by accruing a total of 125,000 elite miles per year.
  • Delta boosts rewards for frequent fliers Tuesday, July 28, 2009 @ 12:09AMDelta Air Lines is ratcheting up its elite frequent-flier program aimed at travelers who log at least 25,000 miles a year.
  • Banks continue fight for former WorldPerks users Monday, July 27, 2009 @ 12:09AMThe fight between U.S. Bank and American Express continues as each credit card company vie for the business of former Northwest Airlines WorldPerks Visa cardholders.
  • Delta Air Lines Reports June 2009 Quarter Financial Results Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 6:00AMDelta Air Lines today reported financial results for the June 2009 quarter.
  • BoG Worldperks Visa launched Friday, July 17, 2009 @ 9:15AMHAGATNA, Guam-Officials of the Bank of Guam and Northwest Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, announced yesterday the launch of the Bank of Guam Worldperks Visa credit card.
  • 12:07 p.m. -- Bank of Guam and NWA/Delta launch Bank of Guam Worldperks Visa Credit Card Thursday, July 16, 2009 @ 9:16PMThe Bank of Guam and Northwest Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, have partnered together to launch the Bank of Guam Worldperks Visa Credit Card.
  • Delta SkyMiles(R) Credit Cardmembers Can Earn Double Flown Miles on All Flights Through 2009 Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 10:13AMTravelers with Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards can now earn double miles on all Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines flights from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2009.
  • US Bank, American Express continue battle over mile-earning cards Thursday, June 11, 2009 @ 6:07PMAmerican Express and US Bank are intensifying their battle over a million consumers who carry the Northwest Airlines' WorldPerks credit card issued by US Bank.
  • Frequent Fliers, Choose Your Card Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 12:02AMWith the integration of Northwest Airlines into Delta ( DAL ), two large banks are tussling over a rare pot of consumer gold: a pool of nearly 1 million of the most lucrative credit-card holders a banker could hope to corral.
  • Extra: Skymiles vs. FlexPerks Wednesday, June 3, 2009 @ 11:13PMMore take KARE of your MONEY The announcer on the TV commercial sounds like a pleasant train conductor as she intones, "The Gold Delta
  • Delta Air Lines Launches New Advertising Campaign in Thailand and Asia Tuesday, June 2, 2009 @ 1:54AMDelta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) announced today the launch of a new advertising campaign through major national newspapers, magazines, Internet and tactical media in Thailand and Asia.
  • The Air France KLM Group and Delta Air Lines Launch New Trans-Atlantic Global Joint Venture Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @ 5:30AMThe Air France KLM Group and Delta Air Lines today announced a new long-term joint venture whereby the partners will jointly operate their trans-Atlantic business by coordinating operations and sharing revenues and costs of their trans-Atlantic route network.
  • Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens paid defense lawyers at least $1M in his corruption case Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 5:07PMWASHINGTON - New financial disclosures show that former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens spent at least $1 million on legal bills defending himself against charges that he failed to report gifts as required.
  • AP sources: Obama will restart military tribunals for some Guantanamo detainees Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 3:22PMI don't usually say this about people, but all one has to do is look at this woman to realize that she has rocks between her ears. Have … read more you ever seen that "deer in the headlights" look of her's when someone asks her a difficult question?
  • Week in Review Sunday, May 10, 2009 @ 12:08AMAirTran Holdings (NYSE: AAI): Low-cost carrier AirTran Airways has launched nonstop service between the Twin Cities and Milwaukee with an introductory fare of $39 one-way. It must be booked by May 12 for travel through Nov. 11.
  • Answering your questions about WorldPerks Visa Saturday, May 9, 2009 @ 4:40PMLast week's story about the competition between U.S. Bank and American Express for the business of Northwest Airlines WorldPerks Visa credit cardholders brought e-mailed questions from readers.
  • Northwest, U.S. Bank reach deal on WorldPerks credit cards Tuesday, May 5, 2009 @ 11:37AMNorthwest Airlines has settled a lawsuit against U.S. Bank over a credit card that earns airline travel points.
  • Time for Northwest fliers to choose perks Monday, May 4, 2009 @ 12:46AMAs the familiar Northwest Airlines brand begins to fade, more than 1 million WorldPerks Visa cardholders -- including thousands here in Michigan -- are at a crossroads.
  • AmEx campaign explains loyalty service changes Monday, May 4, 2009 @ 12:29AMAmerican Express is launching a new campaign for its new Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards to educate loyalty members about changes in service.
  • How to maximize frequent flier miles Wednesday, April 29, 2009 @ 9:54AMOver the past few years, airlines have been creating new ways for you to get award tickets and with good reason: co-branded credit cards that allow you to accumulate miles are profitable for many carriers.
  • AmEx debuts post-Northwest merger Delta loyalty card campaign Tuesday, April 28, 2009 @ 3:49PMAmerican Express is launching a new campaign for its new Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards to educate loyalty members about changes in service. The new credit card comes after Delta merged with Northwest Airlines last fall. Since the merger, Delta has chosen American Express as the exclusive provider of the co-branded credit card for their SkyMiles loyalty program.
  • Delta sues U.S. Bank over FlexPerks card Sunday, April 26, 2009 @ 3:43PMNorthwest Airlines, owned Delta Air Lines Inc., has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Bancorp to stop the bank from issuing a card to replace the soon-to-end WorldPerks Visa program. (USB) (DAL)
  • IN BRIEF Saturday, April 25, 2009 @ 4:45AMSEOUL, South Korea
  • Delta sues over flier credit deal Saturday, April 25, 2009 @ 12:22AMDelta is suing credit card partner U.S. Bank over what the airline is calling a breach of contract and trademark infringement.
  • Northwest Sues U.S. Bancorp Unit Over Frequent-Flyer Visa Card Friday, April 24, 2009 @ 11:41PMApril 25 (Bloomberg) -- Northwest Airlines , the carrier acquired last year by Delta Air Lines Inc. , sued a U.S. Bancorp unit over the lender’s plan to transfer the airline’s frequent- flier Visa card users to a competing credit card.
  • WorldPerks spat lands in court Friday, April 24, 2009 @ 9:53PMDelta Air Lines is firing back at U.S. Bank's attempts to keep a foot in the airline rewards-card business.
  • Delta Air Lines Reports March 2009 Quarter Financial Results Tuesday, April 21, 2009 @ 6:00AMDelta Air Lines today reported financial results for the March 2009 quarter.
  • U.S. Bank will issue FlexPerks travel cards Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 2:20PMU.S. Bank will send out new Visa cards in May to its current WorldPerks Visa cardholders, a rewards product that provided free miles on Northwest Airlines.
  • Big changes ahead for Northwest frequent flyer miles Wednesday, April 15, 2009 @ 5:42PMCall them a traveler's narcotics. Frequent flyer miles are for many people the only factor in which airline they fly. "That's all people
  • Delta-Northwest Tell US Bancorp to Back Off Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 2:56PMIf you're a Northwest Airlines flyer and have used its affiliated WorldPerks Visa card to earn mileage, be warned about a fight between Delta Airlines, which now owns Northwest, and US Bancorp, which handles the credit card.
  • No more WorldPerks from U.S. Bank Thursday, April 9, 2009 @ 5:08PMThroughout the Twin Cites many people carry the Northwest Airlines WorldPerks Visa credit card. But that card will disappear as Delta Air Lines absorbs Northwest. And that's ignited a battle to put new credit cards in the wallets of consumers who've long packed the WorldPerks credit card.