More Airline Investments For Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways likes to make big moves at the annual summer air shows. This year was no exception, though the carrier managed to do it without announcing orders for any commercial aircraft. Instead it...
View ArticleHotelTonight considering a loyalty program
Building a loyalty program where you run the product is a challenge. Giving away free rooms or flights is much more expensive if you don’t own the hotel or airline, for example. But HotelTonight, a...
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JetBlue schedules first flight to Cuba
JetBlue put seats to Cuba on sale this morning, joining American Airlines and Silver Airways in marketing the trips. All three carriers were approved to fly non-Havana routes in early June and JetBlue...
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Save 25% on JetBlue TrueBlue awards this fall
JetBlue put award seats on sale this week, knocking 25% off the redemption price across the board. The deal is valid for bookings made by 4 August 2016 and for travel between 7 September and 16...
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So long, stopovers: United announces MileagePlus changes
When the word “enhance” comes around you know that consumers are in trouble. United Airlines reminded us of that again today in announcing changes to the MileagePlus program. The new rules cover...
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Save 20% on domestic US awards right now
United Airlines seems to have quietly pushed a 20% discount on domestic US award bookings live on its website. The discount applies to round-trip itineraries wholly within the USA is excluded in what...
View ArticleA quick million miles from Singapore Airlines
Are there easier ways to earn a million Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles? I have to assume so. But probably not faster than the 50.39 seconds it took for Joseph Schooling’s gold medal performance in...
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Standby, Southwest: But is it a real benefit?
Southwest Airlines finally added a free “standby” option for it’s A-List and A-List Preferred members, breaking with a long-standing policy of not allowing free changes on the day of travel. Alas, the...
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Some Assembly Required: How I book a simple trip to China
Most people attending an event in Shanghai would plan the trip by booking a return ticket from home to Shanghai and back. It is simple, logical and solves the problem presented. But I’m not most...
View ArticleEmirates adds Fort Lauderdale service
Emirates continues its US expansion, adding Fort Lauderdale to its roster of destinations. The first flights are just two months hence, launching on 15 December 2016. This is the 11th US destination...
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LATAM goes revenue-based for loyalty
LATAM is the latest airline to join the party for revenue-based earning rules in its loyalty program. The carrier announced the changes this week and they will take effect on 1 January 2017. And if you...
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Earn TrueBlue points for Amazon shopping, plus more in-flight internet
Want points for your Amazon.com shopping? Such partnerships are rare and often fleeting but JetBlue and the online retailer have teamed up to offer points earning for TrueBlue members. The deal is part...
View ArticleAlaska Airlines, Virgin America unite; change is coming for everyone
The deal is done. Virgin America is no longer an independent airline. The Alaska Airlines buyout officially closed today, creating a combined airline that offers nearly 1,200 daily flights to 118...
View ArticleIts not me; its you: Delta and Alaska Airlines divorce date set
In a move that should come as a shock to no one Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines will end their code share and frequent flyer partnership on 1 May 2017. The two “frenemies” have seen their...
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Merging loyalty at Alaska Airlines and Virgin America: Phase 1
Alaska Airlines is cutting award prices for many routes and increasing earning for premium cabin travel on many partners. The news comes as the company announced details about its loyalty integration...
View ArticleAirline loyalty and diplomacy
Can an airline loyalty program impact global diplomacy? Maybe, maybe not. But Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles program is trying, and it just got the opportunity to try a little harder. During the...
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Visualizing the new Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan award chart
Among the many changes announced earlier this week for the Alaska Airlines MileagePlan program was new distance bands for award pricing. The program now offers four different starting prices for awards...
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American’s Advantage Platinum Pro is for sale, along with everything else
As my 2016 travel planning came to a close I had to choose a carrier for one last long-haul flight, a trip home from China. I strongly considered American Airlines for that journey, even with a less...
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Earn triple TrueBlue points on JetBlue’s Cuba flights
Planning a trip to Cuba before March 18, 2017? Flying on JetBlue can earn you triple TrueBlue points for that trip. The company announced the new promotion this morning and registration is required...
View ArticleStarwood trims Uber partnership for 2017
Enjoy earning free Starwood Preferred Guest points for riding in Uber? Starting on February 1, 2017 those earnings will drop by as much as half, depending on when you ride and your status in the SPG...
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