Lufthansa Miles and More is making a few changes to the program that will go into effect later this year. Effective Sept. 1, 2012, Senator status will require 100,000 status miles for Germans and non-Germans… Continue Reading

As of this month, Aerolineas Plus members will earn miles, not points, when earning toward awards and is offering more miles for short-haul flights, miles for all fares and bonus miles for elite members… Continue Reading

As we report in our cover story this month, just days before being welcomed into oneworld as a full member, Kingfisher Airlines was asked to hold off on its membership until the airline could have time… Continue Reading

Through March 31, 2012, airberlin topbonus members can earn not only bonus miles at select hotels, but special offers like a free dinner and free upgrade. For stays of three nights or more at the Mallorca… Continue Reading

Spain’s number four airline, Spanair, has ceased operations as of the end of January. This is not only a blow for customers of Spanair, but also for members of the Star Alliance. The airline provided… Continue Reading

Spanair is not the only airline to cease operations recently. As we prepared this magazine to go to press, news hit that Malev Hungarian has shut down due to a critical cash drain. The state-owned company… Continue Reading

Etihad Guest members can now use their points to pay for goods and services with the new PointsPay mobile wallet. The new payment option allows members to use their Etihad Guest miles to make purchases… Continue Reading

Finnair Plus is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and members can expect special offers and events including the recently announced lifetime membership in the program. Finnair Plus Lifetime Gold… Continue Reading

Etihad Airways has purchased a 29.1 percent stake in airberlin, becoming the single largest shareholder of the German airline and the airlines have announced the integration of their frequent flyer programs… Continue Reading

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is now partnering with Qatar Airways. Fairmont President’s Club members will earn 500 miles or more in Qatar Airways Privilege Club per qualifying stay. Qualifying… Continue Reading