Singapore KrisFlyer ushered in the New Year by announcing the addition of the Peninsular Hotels group and Citibank International Personal Bank as partners. In the months ahead, resort chains Universal… Continue Reading
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Taiwan: Eva Allows Credit Card Transfers
Evergreen Club members who use a Taiwan First Bank credit card or a Far Eastern International Bank credit card may now convert their points to EVA Air bonus miles. First Bank’s card earns one point… Continue Reading
Israel: El Al Expands Frequent Flyer Program
El Al Israel Airlines is upgrading its frequent flyer programs, adding more options for members. Among some of the changes, point expiration will be extended to three years, elite-level passengers will… Continue Reading
Russia: Aeroflot to Join SkyTeam?
During its quarterly meeting in February, the SkyTeam alliance steering committee confirmed its decision to welcome Aeroflot’s bid for membership in the alliance. SkyTeam constantly considers prospective… Continue Reading
Japan: Hello, Kitty — JAL Introduces Miles for Pets
Japan Airlines has decided to create a frequent flyer program for pets that are taken on domestic flights. The mileage program will be launched in March, JAL said, and at the same time it will simplify… Continue Reading
India: New Program Expected for Rail Passengers
Indian railways, which transport far more passengers daily than Indian airlines, will soon be introducing a frequent travel program to keep as many customers as possible earth bound. Railway Minister… Continue Reading
Spain: Iberia-Mexicana Agreement Offers More Options
Spain and Mexico have always shared a common bond, and that bond has been strengthened even further now that Mexicana and Iberia have announced the signing of a bilateral agreement of code-share flights… Continue Reading
Australia: Qantas Puts Squeeze on Frequent Flyers
Qantas is raising the ire of Australian frequent flyers by increasing upgrade award levels while simultaneously decreasing mileage earned on partner airlines. Members of Frequent Flyer must now spend… Continue Reading
Korean Carriers' Program Changes Face Government Opposition
South Korea’s two main carriers — Asiana and Korean Air — may be forced to rescind planned changes to their frequent flyer programs in the face of mounting consumer and government opposition… Continue Reading
Intelligence – February, 25 2004
American's been busy on the codeshare front, expanding its relationship with both Alaska and British Airways, and giving you, the frequent flyer, more mileage-earning destination options. Continue Reading