International Business News - Rewards http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif In a partial reversal, Continental Airlines will let its best customers continue to earn a minimum of 500 frequent-flier miles even on shorter trips but will take the benefit away from other passengers. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080924/continental-air-compromises-on-minimum-miles-rule.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:09:13 EDT A look at some options for gas rewards credit cards Cards that offer 5 percent cash back rewards on gas with no cap on savings: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080903/some-options-for-gas-rewards-credit-cards.htm Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:43:48 EDT A privately funded initiative that pays students in some New York City high schools up to $1,000 for passing Advanced Placement tests is not making the grade, critics say. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/nyc-cash-for-tests-program-shows-mixed-results.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:09:42 EDT The Dominican Republic says it will pay its athletes who win gold, silver or bronze medals at the Olympic Games in Beijing. Sports Minister Felipe Payano said Tuesday the awards will range from nearly US$90,000 up to US$200,000. Winners could also get a car. It is the first time the Dominican government has made such an offer. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080805/dominican-republic-to-pay-olympic-medal-winners.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:14:15 EDT Down in the dumps with customers, the nation's fourth-largest cable operator, Charter Communications Inc., is trying freebies to boost its image and differentiate its services. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080714/charter-rolls-out-national-cable-reward-program.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:31:34 EDT Some rewards cards will pay you cash, but often there's a ceiling on the maximum payout each year. Other cards promise points for every purchase, but they may expire after just a year. Still others reward some purchases, such as gasoline or travel, far more than food or pharmaceutical purchases. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080602/rewards-cards-can-pay-off-depending-on-spending.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:51:20 EDT