System and method for redemption of awards by award program participants
US8315902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0239
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for maximizing airline award program participant's use of the accumulated award miles even in light of mileage shortfalls for the redemption of mileage awards is described. The system and method not only a benefit to the award program participant, but also provides financial benefits to the airline offering the award program, and these financial benefits are ones that the airline would not ordinarily obtain.
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