The ever-increasing cost of premium awards from Britain
The APD tax is a big chunk of any UK departure and for some travelers it is about to get even bigger, assuming the latest...
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Double points by fleet type: The A380 Bonus Scheme
Need to up your Miles and more points balance the next couple months? Maybe try booking a trip on one of Lufthansa's A380s to earn...
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Flying Blue goes Revenue Based
It is official: Flying Blue is now a revenue-based loyalty program. Points earning and redemption will both shift in early 2018, driving what the company...
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ZorkFest Intro Rates Extended!
Looking for an in-person way to learn more about miles, points, travel, casinos, and other loyalty bits? Come join me at ZorkFest in Atlantic City...
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Sun Country introduces carry-on bag fees
Another US airline is set to charge for carry-on bags. Sun Country is making good on its promise to move to the ULCC model, with...
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Air Berlin’s end with oneworld
Among the many steps in the Air Berlin bankruptcy process is its termination as a member of the oneworld alliance. That move is now formally...
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Air France to Seattle: Stirring up trouble??
Can launching a route help end a decade-old partnership? Air France is bringing its 777 to Seattle next summer and that raises some issues among...
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Introducing ZorkFest!
Looking for an in-person way to learn more about miles, points, travel, casinos, and other loyalty bits? Come join me at ZorkFest in Atlantic City...
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Emirates, flyDubai align closer with codeshare agreement
The new codeshare agreement between Emirates and flyDubai barely scratches the surface when it comes to what future cooperation between the two airlines will ultimately...
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Airline fees: Punitive and Profitable
Why do we see so many airline fees today? To paraphrase a quote that infamous bank robber Willie Sutton never said, "Because that's where the...