Low-cost carriers have flooded the European market, and some have responded to the competition by adding precisely what separated them from full-service airlines: frills. According to The Wall Street… Continue Reading

Singapore-based low-cost carrier Valuair has launched a new frequent flyer program, called “Valupoints,” under which each boarding pass will be worth a set number of points. Valupoints members… Continue Reading

JCB, Taiwan’s Macoto Bank and Japan Asia Airways have announced a strategic alliance resulting in Macoto issuing the JAA/JCB Card. JAA, a subsidiary of Japan Airlines Corporation, selected the JCB… Continue Reading

SWISS TravelClub has lowered the price of miles in its “Buy Miles” program by a full 17.5 percent. Miles, which must be purchased in increments of 2,000 up to a maximum of 10,000 in a year,… Continue Reading

Business executives who use credit cards to collect large amounts of frequent flyer points will be subject to special tax inquiries, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Tax Commissioner Michael Carmody… Continue Reading

Starwood has announced a frequent traveler partnership with Air China. Members of Air China’s Companion program can now earn 800 base kilometers for all qualifying stays at Starwood properties… Continue Reading

British Airways and Emirates will terminate their frequent flyer partnership on Saturday, Oct. 30. British Airways Executive Club members and Emirates Skywards members will continue to earn miles on flights… Continue Reading

India’s Jet Airways has revamped its Jet Privilege program, and in the process has made a radical departure from traditional program models. Jet Airways has labeled its new approach the Dynamic… Continue Reading