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
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Air NZ Accused of Airpoints "Deceit"
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 Axes First-Class Service to US
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, SNCF Launch Codeshare Agreement
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
United Pullout: Trouble for Air NZ-Qantas Tie-up?
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 Integrates Frequent Flyer Programs For All Its Airlines
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
Lufthansa Would Seek New Partner If United Fails
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
Skywest Hooks Up With Qantas
Regional West Australian airline Skywest Airlines has announced a new affiliation with Qantas Airways. Skywest, a former Ansett subsidiary, told The Age that beginning April 15, Qantas Frequent Flyer… Continue Reading
Guamcell Communications Has Announced a Partnership with Continental OnePass
Guamcell and its Saipan retail and service store, Saipancell Communications, started offering OnePass miles to customers in January. New customers of the telecommunications company will be able to earn… Continue Reading
Executive Club Shuts Down in Southwest Pacific
British Airways has been reviewing its Executive Club program worldwide, in an effort to make the program “more consistent globally and simpler for both staff and customers to use and understand.”… Continue Reading