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First Class, Companion Pass coming to Frontier

3 December 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Rendering of the new Frontier Airlines First Class seat

Frontier Airlines will launch a first class cabin in late 2025 as it continues in its efforts to reinvent itself and remain competitive in a market where premium services deliver outsized revenue.

This story is about: Barry Biffle, Companion Pass, elite status, EuroBiz, first class, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Frontier, loyalty, premium cabin, UpFront Plus, upgrade, upgrades Filed Under: Loyalty, Seats & Cabin

Paid premium massively displaced upgrades, exactly how Delta wants it to be

3 December 2024 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Renderings of the new short-haul premium cabin for Delta (image via Delta)

Fifteen years ago Delta Air Lines sold just 6% of its domestic first class seats. Today that number is 75%, and the carrier has plans to keep the paid share high, while still keeping the loyalty program relevant.

This story is about: Delta Air Lines, earnings call, elite status, first class, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Glen Hauenstein, loyalty, Medallion, premium cabin, SkyMiles, upgrade, upgrades Filed Under: Loyalty

Alaska Airlines adds local benefits in Hawai’i

18 November 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

gradient purple logo for Huaka'i by Hawaiian, including a map of the state

Alaska Airlines has a strong history of benefits for locals in its namesake state. Now that’s extending to Hawai’i with the new Huaka‘i by Hawaiian offering.

This story is about: Alaska Airlines, checked baggage, co-brand, cobrand, credit card, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Hawaiian Airlines, loyalty Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Virgin Atlantic teases eventual free Wi-Fi on board

30 October 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is keen to see free Wi-Fi on board his company’s planes, assuming its providers can catch up.

This story is about: APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO24, elite status, Flying Club, frequent flier, frequent flyer, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, loyalty, Shai Weiss, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: IFEC

Emirates launches UAE co-brand cards with many benefits, even more fine print

3 October 2024 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Emirates is making moves in the cobrand credit card space, adding a new option for UAE residents. The two new cards, issued by HSBC, offer an interesting collection of benefits and a LOT of fine print.

This story is about: co-brand, cobrand, credit card, credit cards, Emirates, flydubai, frequent flier, frequent flyer, HSBC, loyalty, Skywards, Visa Filed Under: Loyalty

Air France taps Starlink for IFC update

26 September 2024 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Air France is all-in on Starlink. The carrier confirmed today it will the LEO satellite internet service on board from 2025.

This story is about: Air France, Anuvu, Flying Blue, frequent flier, frequent flyer, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat Global, loyalty, Panasonic Avionics, portal, Starlink, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, Loyalty

More (paid) legroom, bags still fly free: Southwest details transformation program

26 September 2024 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8

Bags will continue to fly free on Southwest Airlines, even as the company moves to offer a paid extra legroom option on board its planes from 2026.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, Boeing, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Icelandair, redeye, seating, seats, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Loyalty, Seats & Cabin

JetBlue launches lounges in premium push

19 September 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Sleep time in the new Mint Suites should be plenty comfortable

JetBlue spent the better part of the past decade arguing its on-board premium experience was so good it made travelers forget about the lack of a lounge on the ground. That changes late next year.

This story is about: BOS, Boston, business class, co-brand, cobrand, credit card, credit cards, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, JetBlue, JFK Airport, Lounge, lounges, Marty St. George, Mint, Mosaic, New York City, TATL, transatlantic Filed Under: Ground Services, Loyalty

Alaska Airlines receives DOT approval for Hawaiian acquisition

17 September 2024 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The US DOT approved Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines while establishing a six year compliance program mandating capacity levels and frequent flyer program value.

This story is about: Alaska Airlines, cobrand, credit card, credit cards, Department of Transportation, DoT, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Hawaiian Airlines, loyalty, merger, Mileage Plan Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Loyalty

Southwest gets aggressive with Rapid Rewards status promotion

4 September 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

yellow red and blue heart on the belly of a Southwest 737

Southwest is pushing hard to boost its bookings in the next few months, with a major Rapid Rewards promotion across multiple pathways, including flights, credit card spend, and other partners.

This story is about: co-brand, cobrand, credit card, credit cards, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, promotions, Rapid Rewards, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: Loyalty

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