Australia’s Department of Finance and Administration is putting the brakes on a coveted political perk. Currently, Members of Parliament (MPs) and their staffs who travel at public expense are allowed… Continue Reading

Two recent court cases in Australia have illustrated the potential danger of trying to bilk your frequent-flyer plan. In one case, two former Qantas employees have been accused of establishing 28 fictitious… Continue Reading

Seeking to avoid the appearance of impropriety, members of Great Britain’s Green party recently signed a code of conduct specifying they would not make personal use of frequent-flyer points accumulated… Continue Reading

Citing concerns about the accumulation of mileage points in its frequent flyer program, Korean Air Lines will raise its award levels. Beginning in 2004, frequent flyers will need to use more mileage points… Continue Reading

United Airlines has reassured passengers that, despite its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, its Australian operations will continue. United is the only U.S. airline flying to Australia and the major competitor… Continue Reading

American Airlines and British Airways are trying again. The airlines recently filed yet another request for a code-sharing agreement, after having been turned down twice due to opposition from the U.S… Continue Reading

The oneworld alliance has announced it is not interested in expanding its membership and will instead focus on strengthening ties between its eight existing partners: British Airways, American Airlines,… Continue Reading

As Aeroflot turns 80 in February, members of its frequent flyer scheme — Aeroflot Bonus — are getting ready to receive bonus points in celebration. Members will receive these bonus points… Continue Reading