Hungarian carrier Malev has taken the first step towards becoming a member of the oneworld alliance. The airline, which flies to 55 destinations in 34 countries, has signed a memorandum of understanding,… Continue Reading
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Flying Blue Takes Flight
Beginning last month, former members of Air France Frequence Plus and KLM Flying Dutchman officially became part of the new, integrated frequent flyer program of the joint carrier: Flying Blue. At the… Continue Reading
Virgin Duffers Take a Swing
Virgin Atlantic has launched a new online golf tournament, flying club Swingers, which is open to all members of its frequent flyer program. The tournament allows members to test their golfing skills… Continue Reading
"AirShares" Could Replace Miles
A new idea from intellectual property development firm Rothschild-Landry, called “AirShare,” has been created with the aim of changing the way air travel is booked — particularly by… Continue Reading
Qantas Award Tickets Play Hard-to-Get
Qantas Frequent Flyers are finding it almost impossible to use their points on international flights for up to a year because of a surge in redemptions ahead of controversial changes made by the airline… Continue Reading
Scotland: Bmi to Cut Business Class (and the Miles)
The second-largest carrier operating out of Scotland’s airports is scrapping business class on some of its key flights to and from London Heathrow and introducing pay-on-board meals in a shake-up… Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic Launches flying club in Australia
Virgin Atlantic has officially launched its international frequent flyer program, flying club, into the Australian market, with an aggressive launch offer guaranteed to shake up the frequent flyer market… Continue Reading
Swiss Set to Join Star Alliance
National carrier Swiss has announced that it is to join the Star Alliance within the next 12 months. As an independent airline, Swiss tried in vain to be accepted into a global alliance. After it was… Continue Reading
The Man on the Street
Editor’s note: We’ve been accused of working for the airlines, and we’ve been berated for being too tough on them. It gets to the point where we lose track sometimes of who it is we… Continue Reading
Delta: Extra Miles for Summer Dining
Through July 15, Delta SkyMiles program members without a SkyMiles Dining and Hotels profile can earn up to 2,000 bonus miles, and members with an existing profile can earn up to 1,500 bonus miles. Both… Continue Reading