American Express and British Airways have settled a three-year dispute that forced purchasers to pay the processing fee on certain fares booked with payment cards, SupplyManagement.com reported. Under… Continue Reading

American Express Middle East and North Africa said some 16 new outlets in Qatar have been added to the American Express Membership Rewards program. American Express holders can now choose from a wider… Continue Reading

The full integration into Star Alliance is receiving full attention from all South African Airways’ business units and favorable conditions for co-operation with alliance members will be pursued,… Continue Reading

Virgin Blue chief executive Brett Godfrey hopes to release details of the airline’s long-awaited frequent flyer plan by the end of the year, as stumbling growth in leisure travel prompts Australia’s… Continue Reading

Europe’s low-fare carrier Virgin Express has laid out its plans for a new frequent flyer program, the aptly titled “Flight Club.” Though the program has not been formally launched, general… Continue Reading

Emirates Skywards is now offering its members Skywards Gift Vouchers in exchange for accumulated miles. The vouchers can be exchanged for a variety of products and services. Valid for use within the UAE,… Continue Reading

National carrier Swiss has announced that it is to join the Star Alliance within the next 12 months. As an independent airline, Swiss tried in vain to be accepted into a global alliance. After it was… Continue Reading

Virgin Atlantic has officially launched its international frequent flyer program, flying club, into the Australian market, with an aggressive launch offer guaranteed to shake up the frequent flyer market… Continue Reading

The second-largest carrier operating out of Scotland’s airports is scrapping business class on some of its key flights to and from London Heathrow and introducing pay-on-board meals in a shake-up… Continue Reading

Qantas Frequent Flyers are finding it almost impossible to use their points on international flights for up to a year because of a surge in redemptions ahead of controversial changes made by the airline… Continue Reading