A federal court in Australia has ruled that the Reserve Bank of Australia did not exceed its powers when it instituted reforms on credit cards that came into effect in October. The ruling was the result… Continue Reading
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Philippines: Mabuhay Members Can Buy Miles
Philippine Airlines has announced that Mabuhay Miles members can now buy miles for themselves through the “Top Up” program, or as gifts, through the “Gift Miles” program. The options… Continue Reading
Convert Marriott Rewards Points to Asia Miles for a 25-Percent Bonus
Until Nov. 15, Marriott Rewards members can convert a minimum of 10,000 points to 1,875 Asia Miles (normally 1,500 miles). Use the regular procedure for converting. The bonus will automatically appear… Continue Reading
American Express UK Membership Rewards
Whether you are short on ideas for presents or if you’re planning a Christmas party, the American Express UK Membership Rewards Christmas Extravaganza award will lessen some of your holiday-season… Continue Reading
Spanair Spanair Plus
Just how many ways can one spend their miles and points? The possibilities are endless — exotic travel, golf clubs, a personal chef or … a lawyer. Yes, hiring an attorney is quite possibly… Continue Reading
Middle East: Gulf Air Remodels Its Program
Gulf Air has launched a new-look frequent flyer program to replace the old “Falcon” program as part of its three-year strategic recovery program. While its name — Gulf Air Frequent Flyer… Continue Reading
Portugal: TAP's Companion Ticket
TAP Navigator members who book two tickets for any two people to travel together on the same flights until Dec. 12 pay normal rates for the first ticket, but need just one mile for the second. Continue Reading
China Adds New Elite Level
China Airlines’ Dynasty Flyer program has added a new top tier to its elite levels. And when China Airlines says elite, they mean it. Only 70 of the estimated 1 million Dynasty Flyer members qualify… Continue Reading
Spain: Spanair Offers Mileage Advances
In a unique plan, Spanair Plus now offers its Silver and Gold elite members up to 30 percent of the points needed for award travel. For example, if you have 2,310 points but that is insufficient to make… Continue Reading
American, British Airways Start Codesharing
Members of American AAdvantage recently began earning miles on British Airways flights beyond American’s U.K. gateways to destinations in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Africa, the Middle… Continue Reading