The new El Al chairman, Yair Shamir, expressed dissatisfaction with Israel’s national airline and knowingly avoided flying with the company during some of his previous jobs. Shamir privately criticized… Continue Reading
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Free Flights to Thailand from Lufthansa
Miles & More members who fly roundtrip from Europe to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, will receive a free roundtrip ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, Thailand. The deal is good on travel between… Continue Reading
Korea: Asiana Postpones Increases
Asiana has opted to postpone increases to its award schedule. The changes, originally scheduled to take effect March 1, 2004, will be deferred 15 more months to June 1, 2005. Continue Reading
Brunei: RBA Partners with Asia Miles
Passengers on Royal Brunei Airlines will now be able to earn Asia Miles when flying the national carrier. With the partnership, Royal Brunei Airlines becomes one of the 17 airline partners of Asia Miles… Continue Reading
Dubai: Skyward Raises Money for Therapeutic Riding
Emirates Skywards is helping to make a horse-riding center for disabled riders a reality, with the handover of funds raised by its annual “Thanks a Million” draw at this year’s Dubai… Continue Reading
China: Dynasty Flyer Increases Upgrade Levels
Beginning Oct. 1, China Airlines Dynasty Flyer will be increasing award levels for upgrades. Upgrades from economy to Dynasty class will be upped from 10,000 to 15,000 miles between any two points in… Continue Reading
Thailand: Royal Orchid Plus Unveils Online Account Access
Thai Royal Orchid Plus members are now able to access their accounts online. By entering the members-only section of the http://www.thaiairways.com/rop site, members can enter their PIN and membership… Continue Reading
Portugal: News for Gas Guzzlers
Recent Freddie Award winner TAP Air Portugal has altered the rules on collecting Navigator miles at Galp gas stations. Beginning July 1, miles will no longer be earned by using the Navigator membership… Continue Reading
Spain: Spanair Cuts Mileage Accrual
Spanish carrier Spanair has taken a cue from stingier programs worldwide, and has reduced the number of points that can be earned in economy class. Effective July 1, no points will be earned in the following… Continue Reading
Czech Republic: CSA Czech Unleashes Torrent of Promotions
Up-and-coming Eastern European player CSA Czech continues to thrive, and is releasing a host of promotions for members of its OK Plus frequent flyer program this summer. Effective July 1, members will… Continue Reading