DLD 314: Shut your Pi hole
Earnings season is back, with billions burned and little in the way of optimism for the industry. But traffic continues to increase and route networks adjust, with airlines trying to capture whatever...
View ArticleDLD 315: Please don’t subscribe!
A loyalty points scheme not worth buying in to and another that surprisingly is. Plus an airline disappears, a very long flight returns, and lots more! The post DLD 315: Please don’t subscribe!...
View ArticleShifting the spread on loyalty earn and burn
We know that overall passenger numbers are, for very good reason, down massively. But airlines have relied on their loyalty programs to provide a significant, and perhaps more importantly steady,...
View ArticleReciprocal upgrades coming to American, Alaska Airlines
As the west-coast alliance between Alaska Airlines and American Airlines continues to evolve some frequent flyers got good news this week: upgrades will be available to top tier elites across both...
View ArticleDLD 318: Building the new Aeroplan
How do you build a new airline loyalty program? We've got a couple guests this week from Aeroplan to talk about how their team pulled it all together. The post DLD 318: Building the new Aeroplan...
View ArticleAlaska Airlines announces oneworld alliance status tiers
Alaska Airlines and OneWorld confirmed the mapping of elite status tiers for MileagePlan members as the carrier approaches its alliance join date. The decisions are far from surprising. The post Alaska...
View ArticleAeroplan to add US credit card, Chase Ultimate Rewards
The new Air Canada Aeroplan program has some great sweet spots, but for non-Canadian members the earning options weren't great. A new partnership with Chase announced today changes all that....
View ArticleAir Canada adds WiFi payment via Aeroplan points
Air Canada passengers have a new option to buy in-flight WiFi service. The carrier now offers the option to pay with Aeroplan points on board. The post Air Canada adds WiFi payment via Aeroplan points...
View ArticleJetBlue adds Companion Pass for 2021, lowers Mosaic qualification requirements
Elite status will be a bit easier and better in the JetBlue TrueBlue program next year. The carrier announced changes to the Mosaic status tier on Wednesday, including lower travel and spend...
View ArticleDLD 321: Psssst….I’ve got a great JetTip for you
Where have all the cool planes gone? If you frequently find yourself wondering about that JetTip.net might help with some answers, at least in the US and Canada. The post DLD 321: Psssst….I’ve got a...
View ArticleDLD 322: …And then see what sticks
As has happened several times since the pandemic began airlines are shaking up their route maps with idea so crazy they just might work. So which new destinations will work this time around?? The post...
View ArticleAeroplan adds Virgin Australia as earn/burn partner
Members of the Air Canada Aeroplan loyalty program have a new option to expand their travels into Australia. The carrier announced that Virgin Australia will be a partner for both earning and...
View ArticleSpirit Airlines new Free Spirit loyalty program now live
The new Free Spirit program is now live. And with it comes some change in the company's approach to airline loyalty. The post Spirit Airlines new Free Spirit loyalty program now live appeared first on...
View ArticleDLD 325: Flip-flopping along
The air travel industry is seeing policy changes at an incredible pace, often flipflopping between opposing positions with minimal warning. We're just trying to keep up… The post DLD 325: Flip-flopping...
View ArticleNorwegian halts most CashPoints loyalty during restructuring
The Norwegian CashPoints loyalty program is taking a break. As the carrier moves through the bankruptcy protection and reorganization processes in Ireland and Norway the bulk of the programs benefits...
View ArticleAir Canada, Transat merger approved, with notable conditions attached
Air Canada and Air Transat received approval from the Canadian government this week to close on their merger, though not without some additional conditions covering slots, loyalty, lounges, and Quebec...
View ArticleAlaska Airlines giving away 25,000 flights to new MileagePlan members
Alaska Airlines wants to expand its frequent flyer base in California, and free flights are on offer. The company will give away up to 25,000 round trip flights to California residents that joins the...
View ArticleDLD 328: The thrill of the hunt
A mistake fare brought back some excitement we haven't felt in a long time, even if it eventually cancelled. Plus Iceland to Antarctica and much more! The post DLD 328: The thrill of the hunt appeared...
View ArticleDLD 329: Dots, Lines & Losers
Is this a good episode title? Probably not. Is it a good episode, though?? The post DLD 329: Dots, Lines & Losers appeared first on Wandering Aramean.
View ArticleAeroplan extends elite status through 2022
With a quarter of the year gone recovery of the Canadian aviation sector remains a long way away. Air Canada acknowledged this, choosing to extend elite status in the company's Aeroplan frequent flyer...
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