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British Airways switches to revenue-based accrual for Avios

18 July 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A British Airways 787-9

British Airways passengers will earn Avios based on how much money they spend, not how far they fly, starting later this year. The carrier is the latest to switch to a revenue-based accrual method for its loyalty program.

This story is about: Avios, British Airways, elite status, Executive Club, frequent flier, frequent flyer, points, revenue-based earning Filed Under: Loyalty

Star Alliance, HSBC launch an Australian credit card

15 November 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The new Star Alliance credit card, first teased in May of this year, is now live in Australia. Launched in partnership with HSBC, the first of its kind co-brand credit card allows members to earn Star Alliance Points and elite status with seven partner airline loyalty programs.

This story is about: Air Canada, Air New Zealand, alliances, Australia, awards, credit card, credit cards, elite status, EVA, HSBC, points, rewards, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Star Alliance, Thai Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, Visa Filed Under: Loyalty

Iberia pivots to revenue-based loyalty; British Airways to follow

31 October 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Iberia's EC-LXK, an A330-300, at O'Hare with the new Gogo 2Ku radome installed; Photo via S. Gadless

Iberia will shift to a revenue-based earning scheme for its loyalty program at the end of November. British Airways will soon follow.

This story is about: Avios, British Airways, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Iberia, Iberia Plus, loyalty, points Filed Under: Loyalty

Planies launch airBaltic Club into the NFT loyalty world

7 October 2022 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

An example of the arBaltic

Subscription products are a booming segment for the air travel industry. Sprinkle in a dash of Web3 and the airBaltic Planie NFT collection comes to life.

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

Qantas returns to New York City, via Auckland

25 August 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Qantas is poised to return to New York City from mid-2023. But rather than connecting in Los Angeles, as was scheduled prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, passengers will now connect in Auckland before the 16 hour trip to JFK.

This story is about: 787-9, Air New Zealand, AKL, Auckland, awards, frequent flier, frequent flyer, JFK, JFK Airport, New York City, points, Qantas, rewards, routes, SYD, Sydney Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Seats & Cabin

JSX adds MileagePlus for points earning

2 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A JSX E135 sporting the company's new livery

Passengers on JSX can now earn points in the United Airlines MileagePlus program. The partnership is “a critical advancement of the continued relationship between JSX and United Airlines, with more cooperation to be announced later this year.”

This story is about: frequent flier, frequent flyer, JSX, loyalty, MileagePlus, points, United Airlines Filed Under: Loyalty

JetBlue boosts TrueBlue partnerships with American Airlines, Qatar Airways

25 March 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

JetBlue Mosaic bag tag

JetBlue‘s partnerships with American Airlines and Qatar Airways continue to expand. The carrier announced new loyalty program benefits this week, giving TrueBlue members access to options with the partner programs. More legroom for Mosaic TureBlue Mosaic members flying on American Airlines can now select Main Cabin Extra seating on the day of travel without paying […]

This story is about: Avios, award, awards, frequent flier, frequent flyer, JetBlue, loyalty, points, Privilege Club, Qatar Airways, rewards, TrueBlue 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

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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