System and method for redemption of awards by award program...

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2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Champagne, Donald L (Department: 3688)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

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C705S014140, C705S014270, C705S014360

Reexamination Certificate

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07979306

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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