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Loyalty

Star Alliance credit card coming this fall

12 May 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Why would an airline alliance launch a loyalty credit card? The obvious answer is money. Co-brand credit cards are massive drivers of revenue for airlines. But historically that has applied at the airline level, not at the alliance level. Star Alliance will change that later this year when the group launches its own card.

This story is about: co-brand, cobrand, credit card, credit cards, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, rewards, Star Alliance Filed Under: Loyalty

airBaltic boosts NFT loyalty play

4 April 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Perhaps no airline sees itself as an innovator more than airBaltic.

The company’s latest move – to issue 10,000 more NFTs tied to its loyalty program – raises questions about whether the airline is innovative or simply chasing a shiny buzzword.

This story is about: AirBaltic, blockchain, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, NFTs Filed Under: Loyalty

RIP E500s: American retires short-haul upgrade credits

28 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

American Airlines is killing off AAdvantage 500-mile upgrade credits. Effective from Wednesday, March 2, 2022, all elites will have access to unlimited upgrades.

This story is about: American Airlines, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, upgrade, upgrades Filed Under: Loyalty

Qatar Airways pick Avios for loyalty future

22 February 2022 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

Qatar Airways will join the Avios loyalty family next month. The carrier announced its Privilege Club loyalty program will transition from Qmiles to Avios as the currency of record from March 2022.

This story is about: Avios, frequent flier, frequent flyer, IAG, IAG Loyalty, loyalty, points, Privilege Club, Qatar Airways Filed Under: Loyalty

Frontier, Spirit announce plans to merge

7 February 2022 By Seth Miller 6 Comments

The combined route map from Spirit and Frontier shows a lot of overlap, but also a lot of potential

Frontier Airlines and Sprit Airlines intend to merge, creating a new 5th largest airline in the US.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, BFS, economy class, elite status, FreeSpirit, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Frontier, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, loyalty, merger, premium cabin, Spirit Airlines, subscription, wifi Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Loyalty, Seats & Cabin

JetBlue adds Mosaic+, free upgrades for 2022 elites

17 December 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

JetBlue will make its TrueBlue Mosaic elite status more rewarding in 2022. Upgrades are coming for members, including an option for highly coveted Mint upgrades as part of a newly established Mosaic+ tier of the program.

This story is about: business class, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, JetBlue, loyalty, Mint, TrueBlue, upgrades Filed Under: Loyalty

United snags Virgin Australia as a partner, displacing Delta

14 December 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Virgin Australia and United Airlines secured a new partnership for connections between the United States and Australia. The deal, effective from April 2022, sees Delta Air Lines drop from the role it held over the past decade.

This story is about: Australia, codeshare, Delta Air Lines, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, transpacific, United Airlines, Virgin Australia Filed Under: Loyalty

ITA Airways joins SkyTeam, replacing Alitalia

29 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

SkyTeam officially welcomes ITA Airways as a member airline today. The Alitalia replacement joins the alliance two weeks after launching flights and a new loyalty program for customers.

This story is about: Alitalia, alliances, Delta Air Lines, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Italia Trasporto Aereo, Lufthansa Group, SkyTeam Filed Under: Loyalty

Qantas boosts rebound, points opportunities with Australia border reopening

22 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Australia is reopening its borders, and Qantas is ready to take advantage of the pent up demand for travel. The airline will accelerate the return of many international routes, as well as larger aircraft, to support consumer demand. It is also adding a frequent flyer twist, with several “points planes” loaded for travelers.

This story is about: A380, awards, frequent flier, frequent flyer, India, Melbourne, points, Qantas, rewards, routes, Sydney Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Loyalty

American buys into GOL, plans loyalty, codeshare boost

15 September 2021 By blogadmin Leave a Comment

American Airlines and GOL tails

American Airlines will invest $200 million for a 5.2% stake in Brazil’s GOL as part of an expanded commercial partnership. The deal will see the two tie more closely in each other’s primary market, and significantly boost their loyalty program integration as well.

This story is about: American Airlines, Brazil, codeshare, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, GOL, joint venture, points Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Loyalty

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