South African Airways will not have to end its partnerships with other airlines as part of the conditions for its Star Alliance membership, Johannesburg-based Business Day reported. News of the carriers… Continue Reading

Accor hotels has launched a Sofitel Privileges card in Asia, which offers cardholders benefits at 180 Sofitel hotels worldwide. The company said the enrollment strategy will focus on enrolling high-yield… Continue Reading

As of September 1, Flying Dutchman members holding certain KLM or Northwest economy-class tickets to the U.S., Canada, Mexico or India will no longer be able to purchase an award upgrade in the Crown… Continue Reading

Gulf Air has announced an alliance with Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental. Gulf Air Frequent Flyer members renting automobiles from Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Rent A Car will now be eligible… Continue Reading

Low-cost carriers have flooded the European market, and some have responded to the competition by adding precisely what separated them from full-service airlines: frills. According to The Wall Street… Continue Reading

Singapore-based low-cost carrier Valuair has launched a new frequent flyer program, called “Valupoints,” under which each boarding pass will be worth a set number of points. Valupoints members… Continue Reading

JCB, Taiwan’s Macoto Bank and Japan Asia Airways have announced a strategic alliance resulting in Macoto issuing the JAA/JCB Card. JAA, a subsidiary of Japan Airlines Corporation, selected the JCB… Continue Reading

SWISS TravelClub has lowered the price of miles in its “Buy Miles” program by a full 17.5 percent. Miles, which must be purchased in increments of 2,000 up to a maximum of 10,000 in a year,… Continue Reading

Business executives who use credit cards to collect large amounts of frequent flyer points will be subject to special tax inquiries, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Tax Commissioner Michael Carmody… Continue Reading

Starwood has announced a frequent traveler partnership with Air China. Members of Air China’s Companion program can now earn 800 base kilometers for all qualifying stays at Starwood properties… Continue Reading