DLD 294: It’s Electric!
Whether taxiing to the runway or taking off for the skies, electric power is a growing part of the flying experience. Which is pretty damn cool. The post DLD 294: It’s Electric! appeared first on...
View ArticleUnited takes $5 billion loan against MileagePlus
United Airlines will secure an additional $5 billion in funding by taking a loan against the MileagePlus loyalty program. The company announced the plans Monday morning as part of an update to its...
View ArticleAir Canada launches half-priced Aeroplan rewards in North America
After a hugely successful points earning program run over the past 6 weeks Air Canada is ready for Aeroplan members to start redeeming, and a 50% off deal for trips this Summer and Fall is part of the...
View ArticleJetBlue adds Cash & Points redemptions for TrueBlue
JetBlue customers can now choose a new option to pay for flights. The company's TrueBlue loyalty program introduced a Cash & Points offering today, allowing members to redeem points for a partial...
View ArticleDLD 299: Openings and closings
More openings than closings should be good news for lots in the industry, though things remain precarious on many fronts. The post DLD 299: Openings and closings appeared first on Wandering Aramean.
View ArticleAmerican JetBlue team for NYC, Boston feed
American Airlines and JetBlue are to launch a "strategic partnership" in Boston and the New York City area, aligning flights and loyalty program benefits to boost their recovery. It reads well in the...
View ArticleAmerican Airlines adds AAdvantage redemption option for Five Star Service
How can you make the loyalty program more relevant for the travelers slowly returning to the skies over North America? Points and travel are not a compelling as they were last year, but American...
View ArticleVirgin Australia to ditch twin-aisle fleet, focus on domestic and regional...
As part of its recapitalization plan Virgin Australia intends to retire its long-haul aircraft. The carrier's five 777s and six A330s will be removed from service as it invests "in the core Virgin...
View ArticleSpirit offers 5x bonus miles for new bookings
Ready to earn 5x points on your next flight? Spirit Airlines is the latest carrier to use its loyalty program as an enticement to get people thinking about travel again. But that doesn't necessarily...
View ArticleUnited adds domestic lounge benefit for Global Services members
United's top frequent fliers just scored a nice improvement to their travel experience. The company's Global Services members will have access to United Club lounges when traveling on domestic...
View ArticleA peek into the new Aeroplan program from Air Canada
Air Canada finally unveiled details of its new Aeroplan program, following two years of planning. And, if nothing else, the loyalty program reflects on its creators. That appears to be a good thing for...
View ArticleDLD 304: Aeroplanning Ideas
We're talking through bits of the new Aeroplan program in this weeks show, plus new travel warnings and a strange possible investment play by Qatar Airways on behalf of Delta Air Lines. The post DLD...
View ArticleDLD 306: Breaking out of the simulation
We're not flying for real so the new MS Flight Sim might be a useful replacement. Plus, regionals shutting down, destinations dropped and a union squeeze. The post DLD 306: Breaking out of the...
View ArticleDLD 307: We’re adding change fees
Change fees, jet packs, massive corruption and a fun new private plane. C'mon in and learn a bit in this week's show! The post DLD 307: We’re adding change fees appeared first on Wandering Aramean.
View ArticleThai Airways bankruptcy petition accepted by Thai court
Thai Airways officially entered its bankruptcy reorganization on Monday. The carrier's petition for rehabilitation, filed on 27 May 2020, was granted by the Central Bankruptcy Court on 14 September,...
View ArticleSouthwest Companion Pass promotion pushes winter travel
Typically reserved for its most frequent flyers, Southwest Airlines is now using its Companion Pass program in an effort to drive bookings in the near term. The carrier launched a promotion this week...
View ArticleDelta Air Lines makes most domestic SkyMiles awards fully flexible
As the US carriers continue to tweak their new "no change fees" policies Delta Air Lines made a major move for its SkyMiles members. Effective immediately most domestic SkyMiles awards will be fee-free...
View ArticleDLD 312: In search of inaugurals
Booking inaugural routes is almost as fun as flying them, right?? Plus A321Ts parked, AirAsia Japan dying and United's November growth plans. The post DLD 312: In search of inaugurals appeared first on...
View ArticleDLD 313: A different set of codes
We're about more than just airplanes, especially these days. But don't worry too much; air travel still dominates the conversation this week. The post DLD 313: A different set of codes appeared first...
View ArticleA brand new FreeSpirit loyalty program launches
It is time for the Spirit Airlines loyalty program to grow up. And the new version launching today appears to be far more rewarding, or at least it holds that potential. The post A brand new FreeSpirit...
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