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
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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
AAdvantage Bids Adieu to Hardcopies
They may have been first when it came to frequent flyer programs, but American AAdvantage will be one of the last to officially discontinue the use of a printed Member Guide. Last month, the frequent… Continue Reading
Northwest's "Fly Free Faster" Returns
Northwest WorldPerks has brought back “Fly Free Faster,” a perennial favorite that promotes partner activity. Members can earn 10,000 miles by completing one “qualifying activity”… Continue Reading
Chicago Taxpayers May Net Some Miles
Air travelers are always looking for ways to get frequent flyer miles, and they’ve let Cook County (Ill.) Treasurer Maria Pappas know it. That’s why Pappas is asking the County Board to examine… Continue Reading