Gulf Air has made two key managerial appointments in its marketing department to aid the airline’s development and expansion plans. Meher Ardeshir Parakh and Michael Johnson will play an active… Continue Reading

A proposed deal between the Australian government and Qantas to reduce ticket prices for official trips in exchange for the surrendering of frequent flyer points has gone through. Though specific terms… Continue Reading

Emirates Skywards has started the year off with some intriguing changes to its program. For starters, they’ve reduced the number of tier miles needed to retain Silver or Gold status. While the threshold… Continue Reading

South African news sources report that former Umgeni Water human resources director Bongi Mshengu is will take his case to mediation. Mshengu was accused of allegedly pocketing money given to him by Umgeni… Continue Reading

Changes to Air New Zealand’s air points scheme have angered a Wellington businessman, who accuses the airline of deceit. The man spoke with New Zealand news sources last month, arguing that recent… Continue Reading

Qantas is moving into what has become familiar territory for many airlines. The Australian carrier announced that it will cease its first-class service from Auckland to Los Angeles this month. Many expect… Continue Reading

Continental Airlines launched a codeshare agreement with French rail operator SNCF in February. The Houston-based carrier said the agreement will allow travelers to transfer at Paris’ Charles de… Continue Reading

The United Airlines pullout from New Zealand could cause further problems for a proposed partnering of Air New Zealand and Qantas. Australian news sources report that the two airlines will be spending… Continue Reading

China Southern has integrated four frequent flyer programs of three airlines under its management: The Blue Sky and Lilac Clubs of China Northern Airlines; the Swan Club of Xinjiang Airlines and China… Continue Reading

According to Reuters, Deutsche Lufthansa AG said it would search for a new alliance partner if bankrupt United Airlines dropped out of the market, but the German carrier said it expected its U.S. peer… Continue Reading