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
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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
Airline Employee Busted on Miles Fraud
A former Air Canada employee who used 18 false frequent flyer accounts to collect over 5 million miles was sentenced in June to nine months in Jail. Satpal Singh, a customer sales agent with Air Canada… Continue Reading
Bahrain: Gulf Air Giving Summer Bonuses to Frequent Flyers
Gulf Air Frequent Flyer has introduced triple bonus miles on all First- and Business-Class travel through July 31. A return flight from Bahrain to London would normally earn 12,616 miles in Business class… Continue Reading
Australia: Qantas Tweaks Point Earning at Hotels
Beginning Sept. 1, Qantas Frequent Flyer members will notice a few changes with regard to earning points outside Australia. Earning at InterContinental Hotels and Resorts will drop from 1,500 to 1,000… Continue Reading
SkyTeam Growing
At a meeting in Seoul, Korea, in June, the SkyTeam Governing Board officially welcomed applications for membership from Continental Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Northwest Airlines, fulfilling… Continue Reading

