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Skywards Launches "Skysurfers"
Skywards has launched a new chapter in the story of its award-winning program — Skysurfers, a frequent flyer program for children aged two to 16. In essence, the program offers kids an opportunity… Continue Reading
Seychelles: Seychelles PLUS Makes Strides
Air Seychelles recently released a statement announcing that the mileage earned on flights to and from Europe has increased. An economy-class ticket to one of Air Seychelles European destinations now… Continue Reading
Asia: China Southern and Marriott Tackle the Slump
China Southern Airlines Sky Pearl Club has partnered with Marriott to present the Asia Summer 2003 promotion, offering airline passengers major room discounts, upgrades, bonus mileage and complimentary… Continue Reading
Singapore: KrisFlyer and DBS Bank Hook Up
Singapore Airlines has partnered with DBS bank to offer a unique credit card benefit to KrisFlyer members. The deal, while not an official co-branding, allows DBS card holders to convert their DBS points… Continue Reading
India: Jet Airways Turns 10
Since its humble, three-plane beginnings in 1993, Jet Airways has grown to dominate a full 48 percent of the Indian domestic airline market. Jet’s frequent flyer program, Jet Privilege, was launched… Continue Reading
Portugal: TAP Air Portugal and Continental Enter Codeshare Agreement
TAP-Air Portugal and Continental Airlines signed a codesharing agreement in late May. The agreement, which will expand the networks of each airline, is slated to take effect in September. The codeshare… Continue Reading
Malta: Flypass Business Card Launched
Air Malta’s frequent flyer program, Flypass, has announced the launch of a co-branded business credit card with the Bank of Valletta. Holders of the BOV Flypass Business Card can expect Business… Continue Reading
Brunei: RBA Introduces "Royal Skies"
Royal Brunei Airlines has launched its frequent flyer program, called “Royal Skies.” Miles earned are equivalent to mileage flown, but the program is quite generous in its class-of-service… Continue Reading
Czech Republic: Czech Airlines Turns 80
Czech Airlines’ frequent flyer program is a healthy 10 years old, but the airline itself has become an octogenarian. On Oct. 29, the airline will mark the passage of the 80th year since its first… Continue Reading


