There’s little doubt that mergers have been a topic of interest in the airline industry over the past 75 years, but no more active than in the past five years. With historical mergers coming on… Continue Reading

Virgin America Elevate members can now buy points for themselves in increments of 500 at the cost of $26 per 500 points, up to 20,000 points per calendar year. They can also choose to gift points to other… Continue Reading

Expiring miles may anger members, but those who let their miles expire through inactivity can provide a boost to an airline’s bottom line. Each airline estimates that a certain number of frequent… Continue Reading

If you haven’t found your way over to the Delta Auction site lately, you might want to do so to check out the latest offerings. If you move fast (ends June 4) you can bid on an eight-course dinner… Continue Reading

Canada’s Groupe Aeroplan is buying a minority position in AeroMexico’s Club Premier frequent flyer program in the third quarter of 2010, as reported in Reuters. Aeroplan will initially invest… Continue Reading

Southwest Rapid Rewards members who register, book and fly four roundtrip flights (eight one-way segments) into or out of Philadelphia International Airport between April 19 and July 19, 2010, will receive… Continue Reading

Effective on tickets purchased May 1 for travel on or after June 16, travelers on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will be charged $20 for each checked bag, up to three bags. The fees previously charged… Continue Reading

American Express has introduced a new charge card with a low annual fee of $25 aimed at the college crowd. Called Zync, American Express says it’s a blank canvas (and indeed, the card is a striking… Continue Reading

American AAdvantage members can earn 10 miles for each dollar of a tax-deductible contribution of $25 or more to the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR). The NFCR’s mission is to support… Continue Reading

InterContinental Hotels Group Ambassador members who stay two consecutive nights or more at participating InterContinental Hotels and Resorts worldwide through Sept. 30, 2010 can earn 25,000 bonus points,… Continue Reading