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JetBlue’s Summer Mosaic Challenge is back!
Looks like I’ve got a pretty good chance of hitting JetBlue Mosaic status again for 2018. As in years past the company has a challenge on offer, allowing travelers to qualify with 25% of the required...
View ArticleSix useful takeaways from the JetBlue Q2 ’17 earnings call
Why six? Because that’s how many things I thought were interesting in the call. And I use the terms “useful” and “interesting” with a certain amount of liberty. That said, here’s what I found...
View ArticleStock swap: Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Air France/KLM making moves on each other
Delta Air Lines has a ton of cash these days thanks to record profits. In addition to buying back shares of its own stock it is also keen to buy up other airlines. That trend continues this week with...
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Has British Airways’ Pay With Avios always been this awful??
I’ve never strongly considered paying for part of a British Airways ticket using Avios. I’ve heard there are a few edge cases where it might be useful on business class purchases, often when a promo is...
View ArticleThe inaugural hunt: Chasing a half million points from Doha
Do you like inaugural flights? Qatar Airways is looking for some dedicated AvGeek folks to join the company as it adds to the route map in the coming months, with an impressive motivation: A half...
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Passengers don’t care about perks
Think elite status, airline reputation or seat comfort matter when travelers pick an airline? A(nother) recent poll puts those ideas to the test and, once again, the answer appears to be a resounding...
View ArticleSkip the eclipse, win 100,000 TrueBlue points
Most of those “win crap from an airline for liking a post on Facebook” things are scams. This one is the real deal, sponsored by JetBlue. And for 100,000 points – roughly $1200-1500 in travel without...
View ArticleTopBonus suspends operations, and I’m actually surprised
Air Berlin is still operating, albeit on life support. The airline’s topbonus loyalty program is arguably in a worse state, filing for insolvency protection and suspending both earning and redemption...
View ArticleIs Air Canada the next Basic Economy airline?
Air Canada is the latest airline to call out fare (un)bundling options as a means to further increase revenue. And a version of Basic Economy is under consideration as the company explores its options....
View ArticleAirline fees: Punitive and Profitable
Why do we see so many airline fees today? To paraphrase a quote that infamous bank robber Willie Sutton never said, "Because that's where the profit is!" The post Airline fees: Punitive and Profitable...
View ArticleEmirates, flyDubai align closer with codeshare agreement
The new codeshare agreement between Emirates and flyDubai barely scratches the surface when it comes to what future cooperation between the two airlines will ultimately look like. Expect change on...
View ArticleIntroducing ZorkFest!
Looking for an in-person way to learn more about miles, points, travel, casinos, and other loyalty bits? Come join me at ZorkFest in Atlantic City on December 2, 2017. The post Introducing ZorkFest!...
View ArticleAir France to Seattle: Stirring up trouble??
Can launching a route help end a decade-old partnership? Air France is bringing its 777 to Seattle next summer and that raises some issues among its pair of partners there. The post Air France to...
View ArticleAir Berlin’s end with oneworld
Among the many steps in the Air Berlin bankruptcy process is its termination as a member of the oneworld alliance. That move is now formally set thanks to an announcement by the alliance this...
View ArticleSun Country introduces carry-on bag fees
Another US airline is set to charge for carry-on bags. Sun Country is making good on its promise to move to the ULCC model, with a $40 charge coming soon to travel with your bag in the cabin. The post...
View ArticleZorkFest Intro Rates Extended!
Looking for an in-person way to learn more about miles, points, travel, casinos, and other loyalty bits? Come join me at ZorkFest in Atlantic City on December 2, 2017. Sign up now! The post ZorkFest...
View ArticleFlying Blue goes Revenue Based
It is official: Flying Blue is now a revenue-based loyalty program. Points earning and redemption will both shift in early 2018, driving what the company believes is better personalization of the...
View ArticleDLD 166: The Suite Life
New Suites seats from Emirates and Singapore Airlines are all the rage, but do they really matter? Revenue-based loyalty, a fond farewell and a new long-haul LCC are also part of this week's news. The...
View ArticleThe ever-increasing cost of premium awards from Britain
The APD tax is a big chunk of any UK departure and for some travelers it is about to get even bigger, assuming the latest budget proposal is adopted. The post The ever-increasing cost of premium awards...
View ArticleJust how dynamic are Delta SkyMiles awards? And why??
Okay...so Delta wants award pricing to be "dynamic" just like regular fares. But what happens when it is dynamic in a completely different way?? The post Just how dynamic are Delta SkyMiles awards? And...
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