As of September 1, Flying Dutchman members holding certain KLM or Northwest economy-class tickets to the U.S., Canada, Mexico or India will no longer be able to purchase an award upgrade in the Crown… Continue Reading
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Middle East: Gulf Air Adds Rental Car Partners
Gulf Air has announced an alliance with Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental. Gulf Air Frequent Flyer members renting automobiles from Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Rent A Car will now be eligible… Continue Reading
Europe: No-Frills Carriers Adding Frills
Low-cost carriers have flooded the European market, and some have responded to the competition by adding precisely what separated them from full-service airlines: frills. According to The Wall Street… Continue Reading
Singapore: Valuair Launches Its Own Program
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Valuair has launched a new frequent flyer program, called “Valupoints,” under which each boarding pass will be worth a set number of points. Valupoints members… Continue Reading
Taiwan: JAA/JCB Issue New Credit Card
JCB, Taiwan’s Macoto Bank and Japan Asia Airways have announced a strategic alliance resulting in Macoto issuing the JAA/JCB Card. JAA, a subsidiary of Japan Airlines Corporation, selected the JCB… Continue Reading
Europe: SWISS TravelClub Discount Miles
SWISS TravelClub has lowered the price of miles in its “Buy Miles” program by a full 17.5 percent. Miles, which must be purchased in increments of 2,000 up to a maximum of 10,000 in a year,… Continue Reading
Australia: Tax Official Going After Loyalty Programs
Business executives who use credit cards to collect large amounts of frequent flyer points will be subject to special tax inquiries, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Tax Commissioner Michael Carmody… Continue Reading
China: Starwood, Air China Get Together
Starwood has announced a frequent traveler partnership with Air China. Members of Air China’s Companion program can now earn 800 base kilometers for all qualifying stays at Starwood properties… Continue Reading
BA/Emirates Tie-Up to End
British Airways and Emirates will terminate their frequent flyer partnership on Saturday, Oct. 30. British Airways Executive Club members and Emirates Skywards members will continue to earn miles on flights… Continue Reading
India: Jet Airways Enhances Frequent Flyer Program
India’s Jet Airways has revamped its Jet Privilege program, and in the process has made a radical departure from traditional program models. Jet Airways has labeled its new approach the Dynamic… Continue Reading