Adria Airways, the national airline of Slovenia, has rejuvenated its Privilege Club database, allowing the program to store and more readily access passenger requirements and preferences — from… Continue Reading
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Australia: Qantas Metal Abandons Rome
Qantas Airways has announced it will suspend its twice weekly services to Rome via Singapore and commence codeshare services four times each week to Rome via Hong Kong with oneworld partner Cathay Pacific… Continue Reading
Asia: Shangri-La Golden Circle Extends Elite Status
In response to declining travel due to the recent SARS outbreak, Shangri-La Hotels has announced all Executive and Elite memberships will be extended through the end of 2003. And that’s not all;… Continue Reading
South Korea: Program Changes "Unfair"
The Korean Air Skypass and Asiana Bonus Club programs have been ordered by the South Korean Fair Trade Commission not to apply changes to their programs retroactively, Dow Jones Business News reported… Continue Reading
Intelligence – June, 27 2003
Who says summer is a slow time for the industry? Alaska and Wyndham, Best Western and Asiana, Lufthansa and Styrian all join in the great partnership dance. Continue Reading
Canadian Express?
It looks like Canada’s CIBC will have a little competition for Aeroplan members’ wallets after all. Not long after Air Canada announced that CIBC would retain the rights to issue the loyalty… Continue Reading
AA, BA get A-OK from DOT
The American AAdvantage and British Airways Executive Club programs have spent years saying they needed government approval before they could complete their seamless frequent flyer partnership. Well,… Continue Reading
Airlines Jump on
If imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery, United must be feeling like the belle of the ball. Just one week after United announced its “Fly 3, Get 1 Free” summer promotion targeting… Continue Reading
American Express Closes Gap with American Airlines
In a somewhat unexpected move, American Airlines has teamed up with American Express to launch a new co-branded credit card that, while not directly giving away AAdvantage miles, does seem to indicate… Continue Reading
Continental, Delta, Northwest Alliance Starts Up
Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines have announced that members of the three airlines frequent flyer programs will be able to take advantage of new program and lounge benefits… Continue Reading