SkyTeam has signed a preliminary membership agreement with Vietnam Airlines. Pending a fulfillment of the alliance membership requirements, Vietnam Airlines will become a part of the SkyTeam sometime… Continue Reading

Frequent flyers have flocked to the current spate of EQM promotions by several airlines (see InsideFlyer May 2009 for specifics) that end June 15, 2009. In an article in The Wall Street Journal by Scott… Continue Reading

Through June 30, 2009, members of American AAdvantage who purchase AAdvantage miles through the buyAAmiles or giftAAmiles programs will get 30 percent more miles. For example, when you buy 10,000 miles,… Continue Reading

Most domestic airlines charge bag fees to check bags when flying within the U.S., however, Delta Air Lines is the first U.S.-based airline to charge passengers $50 to check a second bag on flights to… Continue Reading

One of the last holdouts to allow passengers one complimentary checked bag has folded. For all tickets purchased or reissued on or after May 1, 2009 for travel on or after July 7, 2009, Alaska Airlines… Continue Reading

Delta SkyMiles and Northwest WorldPerks members can earn up to 25,000 miles with a new “Pile on the Miles” partner promotion. Through June 22, 2009, members can earn bonus miles for completing… Continue Reading