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British Airways purchased L’Avion this past summer and the integration of the French airline into the transatlantic subsidiary of BA, OpenSkies, is expected to be completed by the first quarter… Continue Reading
The latest news from India is that you can expect Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines to form a close alliance, but it stops short of a full merger and won’t be anytime soon. Both carriers have… Continue Reading
Air New Zealand is flexing its techno muscle. Elite-level members are the proud recipients of an ePass that contains a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip storing an identifying code unique to… Continue Reading
The U.K.’s Jet2.com airline has launched the myJet2 customer loyalty program. Points will be earned from buying flights and other services online such as baggage charges that can then be used to… Continue Reading
As of Jan. 1, 2009 mileage requirements for award travel on Thai in Royal First Class and Royal Silk Class will increase in zones 4 to 7. The amounts needed for roundtrip awards range from 13,000 more… Continue Reading
Membership in Flying Returns is now free of charge and new members will get a startup bonus of 1,000 points along with 500 more points when they register a valid email address. A membership card will… Continue Reading
1 /14 Last day to redeem points for the highest category Marriott properties at Category 7 rates. A new Category 8 award with higher rates will be added on Jan. 15, 2009. The cost of travel package awards… Continue Reading
IHG Priority Club Rewards members can earn up to 30,000 bonus points or 10,000 bonus miles. Earn 3,000 points or 1,000 miles for every third qualifying night stay at InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel… Continue Reading
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts will operate and manage the new 394-room Hyatt Regency Toronto set to open January 2009. The hotel, located downtown, will be in the center of the city’s entertainment… Continue Reading
It’s rumored that Virgin America Elevate members will someday be able to order meals via Red, Virgin America’s inflight entertainment system, and pay for them with your Elevate points. With… Continue Reading