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Monday, March 21, 2016

And the 2016 best airline reward program goes to ...

The 5th annual FlyerTalk "Best Rewards Programs" awards were announced earlier today and the winners come as no surprise as they were also the winners from last year as well.

American Airlines, Starwood Hotels, and Hertz car rental took home the top prize in their respective categories and the entire list including past winners can be found below.







BEST REWARDS PROGRAM (2016)
Americas
Fly: American Airlines AAdvantage
Stay: Starwood Preferred Guest
Drive: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
Europe/Africa
Fly: British Airways Executive Club
Stay: Hilton HHonors
Drive: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
Middle East/Asia/Oceana
Fly: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Stay: Starwood Preferred Guest
Drive: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
OUTSTANDING BENEFIT (2016)
Americas
Fly: American Airlines AAdvantage (Executive Platinum Systemwide Upgrades)
Stay: Hilton HHonors (Free breakfast)
Drive: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (Free upgrades)
Europe/Africa
Fly: British Airways Executive Club (Lounge access)
Stay: Hilton HHonors (Executive Lounge access)
Drive: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (Gold service)
Middle East/Asia/Oceana
Fly: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (Lounge access)
Stay: Hilton HHonors (Executive Lounge access)
Drive: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (Gold service)
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PREVIOUS WINNERS: AMERICAS
Fly – Best Program
2015: American Airlines AAdvantage
2014: American Airlines AAdvantage
2013: American Airlines AAdvantage
2012: American Airlines AAdvantage
Fly – Outstanding Benefit
2015: American Airlines AAdvantage (Executive Platinum Systemwide Upgrades)
2014: American Airlines AAdvantage (Executive Platinum Systemwide Upgrades)
2013: American Airlines AAdvantage (Executive Platinum Systemwide Upgrades)
2012: American Airlines AAdvantage (500-mile and Systemwide Upgrades)
Stay – Best Program
2015: Stay: Starwood Preferred Guest
2014: Starwood Preferred Guest
2013: Starwood Preferred Guest
2012: Starwood Preferred Guest
Stay – Outstanding Benefit
2015: Stay: Starwood Preferred Guest (Platinum Room & Suite Upgrades)
2014: Marriott Rewards (Concierge Lounge Access)
2013: Club Carlson (Earn 50,000 Points Per Stay Promotion)
2012: Starwood Preferred Guest (Suite/Room Upgrades)
Drive – Best Program
2015: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
2014: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
2013: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
2012: Hertz Gold #1 Club
Drive – Outstanding Benefit
2015: National Emerald Club (Choice of Car/Bypassing Rental Counter)
2014: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (Gold Service)
2013: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (Gold Service)
2012: Hertz #1 Club (Gold Service)
PREVIOUS WINNERS: EUROPE/AFRICA
Fly – Best Program
2015: British Airways Executive Club
2014: British Airways Executive Club
2013: British Airways Executive Club
2012: British Airways Executive Club
Fly – Outstanding Benefit
2015: British Airways Executive Club (Lounge Access)
2014: British Airways Executive Club (Upgrade Using Avios)
2013: British Airways Executive Club (Upgrade Using Avios)
2012: British Airways Executive Club (MFU/UUA/Avios Upgrades)
Stay -- Best Program
2015: Hilton HHonors
2014: Starwood Preferred Guest
2013: Starwood Preferred Guest
2012: Hilton HHonors
Stay – Outstanding Benefit
2015: Starwood Preferred Guest (2 for 1 Nights/4 for 2 Nights)
2014: Hilton HHonors (Executive Lounge Access)
2013: Hilton HHonors (Executive Lounge Access)
2012: Hilton HHonors (Complimentary Room Upgrades)
Drive – Best Program
2015: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
2014: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
2013: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
2012: Hertz #1 Club
Drive – Outstanding Benefit
2015: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (Gold Service)
2014: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (Gold Service)
2013: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (Earn Points or Exchange For Other Programs)
2012: Hertz #1 Club (Free Upgrades)
PREVIOUS WINNERS: MIDDLE EAST/ASIA/OCEANIA
Fly – Best Program
2015: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
2014: Jet Airways JetPrivilege
2013: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
2012: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Fly – Outstanding Benefit
2015: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (Seat Guarantees)
2014: Jet Airways Jet Privilege (Cash Upgrades on Domestic Award Tickets)
2013: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (Seat Guarantees)
2012: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (Seat Guarantees for Marco Polo Members)
Stay – Best Program
2015: Starwood Preferred Guest
2014: Taj Hotels & Resorts InnerCircle
2013: Starwood Preferred Guest
2012: Starwood Preferred Guest
Stay – Outstanding Benefit
2015: Starwood Preferred Guest (Platinum Room & Suite Upgrades)
2014: Taj Hotels & Resorts InnerCircle (Room Upgrades)
2013: Hilton HHonors (Lounge Access)
2013: Hilton HHonors (Complimentary Room Upgrades)
Drive – Best Program
2015: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
2014: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
2013: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
2012: Hertz #1 Club
Drive – Outstanding Benefit
2015: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (Gold Plus Rewards)
2014: No nominated programs
2013: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (5 Star/Presidents Circle)
2012: Hertz #1 Club (Free Rental Days)

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