Turkish Airlines has extended the life of miles earned in 2000. Normally, the three-year expiration period would have kicked in on Dec. 31, 2003, but the program opted to extend the expiration date another… Continue Reading
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Europe: Air France/KLM Merger Looms
Now that the merger between Air France and KLM has received the go-ahead from the European Commission and the American authorities, the process is expected to be concluded in the coming months. The new… Continue Reading
India: Flying Returns Extends Membership Drive
Indian Airlines has extended its frequent flyer enrollment drive to Sept. 30. The promotion, which offers membership in the Flying Returns program to anyone flying a single sector on Indian, Alliance… Continue Reading
Japan: ANA Mileage Club Offers Miles for Home Loans
All Nippon Airways and Suruga Bank have announced the creation of a new program that will allow home-loan borrowers at the regional bank in Shizuoka Prefecture to receive frequent flyer mileage from ANA… Continue Reading
Korea: Korean Air Postpones Award Increases
In the face of mounting consumer and government opposition, Korean Air’s Skypass program has put off proposed program changes until 2005. The changes, which were originally announced in 2002, primarily… Continue Reading
China: Lufthansa Passengers Can Now Earn Miles in China
Lufthansa and Shanghai Airlines have signed an agreement allowing an expansion of the German carrier’s codesharing into China. The agreement is the first of its kind between an international carrier… Continue Reading
South Africa: South African Airways Beefs Up Relationship With Varig
South African Airways has strengthened its partnership with Brazil’s Varig airlines as the South American carrier resumes its flights to South Africa. To accommodate its long-time code-share partner,… Continue Reading
Europe: Changes to Lufthansa's Miles & More
As of Aug. 1, Miles & More members can expect a host of changes. Let’s start with the good news. Almost all award travel in economy and business will be reduced, in some cases by up to 20 percent… Continue Reading
Intelligence – April, 27 2004
Continental and Choice, SN Brussels and American Express ... the partnerships are adding up worldwide. AAdvantage offers a little extra for the flying oenophiles. Continue Reading
Priority Club Survey Reveals Six Distinct Point Spender Types
It’s really elementary — we are a nation in search of the best bargains, and customer loyalty programs are no exception. Priority Club Rewards, InterContinental Hotels Group’s loyalty… Continue Reading

