Turkish Airlines is rolling out a new class of service called Comfort Class, which is a step above economy and will be featured on all 12 of the airline’s Boeing 777 aircraft by September 2011… Continue Reading
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Europcar Privilege
Europcar car rental has launched a new loyalty program, Privilege. Europcar Privilege members receive express pick-up service, a 10 percent discount on all car rentals, a 10 percent discount on unrestricted… Continue Reading
Malaysia and oneworld
Oneworld member airlines have unanimously voted to include Malaysia Airlines into the oneworld alliance. Malaysia Airlines entry into the alliance is expected to occur in late 2012. Oneworld member airlines… Continue Reading
Gulf Air Relaunch
Gulf Air launched its Frequent flyer program (FFP) in 1994 and is in the process of relaunching. There are many changes coming into effect including, but not limited to, members now do not have to buy… Continue Reading
Qantas Overhaul
Qantas Frequent Flyer is making several changes to the program including adding a new top tier status and increasing class-of-service flight bonuses, among other changes. Currently, the elite program… Continue Reading
Quote of the Month – June, 16 2011
“… they’re hackers, only they’re running rings around the travel industry’s pricing schemes instead of breaking into computers.” – Greg Lindsay, Executive Travel,… Continue Reading
Lofty Miles
Even the President of the United States thinks about frequent flyer miles. To begin his recent speech concerning the Middle East, President Obama said, “I want to begin by thanking Hillary Clinton,… Continue Reading
FFP Timeout
Bummer … he finally found a way to use his miles and the NCAA played bad cop. An Iowa State assistant men’s basketball coach was suspended for two games last season for using his frequent… Continue Reading
Best Western Bonus – June, 16 2011
Through Aug. 31, 2011, frequent flyers can earn bonus miles when purchasing Best Western Travel Cards. Alaska Mileage Plan, Continental OnePass, Delta SkyMiles and US Airways Dividend Miles members can… Continue Reading
Bag Fees Rise Again
United, Continental and Delta are all raising their fees for checking a second bag on transatlantic flights. Passengers are allowed to check one bag for free on transatlantic routes and the new fee to… Continue Reading