American Airlines and Mexicana de Aviacion began codesharing on each other’s flights between the United States and Mexico, the first phase of a wide-ranging codesharing arrangement. In this first… Continue Reading

On May 10, Marriott International, Inc. welcomed Ms. Karen Evans of Virginia as its 20-millionth Marriott Rewards member — making it the first hotel program to break the 20-million member mark… Continue Reading

Aeroplan recently introduced a second category of air rewards — Aeroplan Avenue Rewards — which offer members a greater selection of reward seats in Hospitality Service on all Air Canada routes… Continue Reading

Residents of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia who enroll in Mileage Plus and GroceryMiles, a joint program with United and Safeway, can now earn a $25 discount travel certificate from United. The… Continue Reading

US Bank and MarquisJet have launched a new loyalty program for high-end passengers on privately chartered jets. “Stratus Rewards,” an invitation-only program, gives members the opportunity… Continue Reading

Flying through Texas soon? Bold enough to visit the home state of Continental and Southwest on (gasp!) another carrier? It just might be worth your while. Through June 30, make a paid Delta flight connection… Continue Reading

No, this isn’t another animal-lost-on-airplane story. For one flight, and one flight only, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Sheryl Crow, played to a sitting-room only audience (until,… Continue Reading

For almost three weeks, a frequent flying feline traversed the United States in the hold of an airplane, after escaping its carrier. When owners Guenther and Ingrid Koelbl flew from Phoenix to Philadelphia… Continue Reading

Struggling US Airways has officially joined the Star Alliance network. The Arlington, Va.-based carrier is hoping the long-awaited tie-up will add needed dollars to its bottom line. In the past, airlines… Continue Reading