As Aeroflot turns 80 in February, members of its frequent flyer scheme — Aeroflot Bonus — are getting ready to receive bonus points in celebration. Members will receive these bonus points… Continue Reading

Finnair Chief Executive Keijo Suila was appointed in November to serve as the next Chairman of the oneworld governing board. In his year in office, starting Jan. 1, he will act as “first among equals”… Continue Reading

As of Nov. 1, Air New Zealand has completely overhauled its frequent flyer program. In an effort to respond to the needs of the “most loyal customers — those who fly on a regular basis,”… Continue Reading

The frequent flyer world has been abuzz with the news that Qualiflyer, the 10-year-old loyalty program created by the now defunct Swissair and Sabena Airlines, will end on Dec.1. “With the many… Continue Reading

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has introduced significant changes to its Flying Dutchman loyalty program. In an effort to simplify the program and align it to U.S. ally Northwest, the 10-year-old program will… Continue Reading

The world’s sixth-largest airline group was created on Oct. 2 when Japan Airlines and Japan Air System merged into a single holding company, Japan Airlines System. For the time being, both JAL and… Continue Reading

Even though the SAS group transported a total of 3.1 million passengers in September of 2002, an overall increase of 40 percent, a ruling from the Norwegian Competition Authority that the SAS group could… Continue Reading

Despite the fact the U.S. Transportation Department approved a potential code-sharing agreement between United Airlines and BMI British Midland in April, talks between national governments have yet to… Continue Reading

Through Nov. 30, KLM Flying Dutchman members who join Priority Club will earn triple FD points on their first qualifying stay at any Intercontinental, Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn Express or Staybridge Suites… Continue Reading

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is considering possible legal action against Qantas in order to make more seats available to frequent flyers, according to the Melbourne Herald-Sun newspaper… Continue Reading