Behind the headlines on the AA/US merger
There are plenty of opinions out there right now about the future of the aviation market in the USA in light of this week’s announcement...
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Rio on sale; great mileage run opportunity from United
UPDATE: The fare was pulled with the 1pm feed. Rio is an awesome city, well worth a visit to experience the beaches, culture and people...
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Hey, look, US Airways and American Airlines are merging!
If you’re surprised about the impending announcement expected Thursday morning of a merger between US Airways and American Airlines then perhaps you should get out...
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Alaska Airlines, Icelandair to sever ties
Alaska Airlines has announced they will be severing ties with partner Icelandair effective June 1, 2013. The two will have a "phased" winding down of...
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Using United GPUs on Lufthansa about to get more difficult
United Airlines is changing the way their Global Premier Upgrades (GPUs, née SWUs) are redeemed for flights on Lufthansa metal and, not surprisingly, the results...
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Marriott rate changes announced for 2013: OUCH!
As if we need another reminder that hoarding points en masse is a bad idea, Marriott announced changes to their redemption charts this week. Perhaps...
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Malaysia Airlines routes added to Avios redemption calculator
Just a quick update here as I continue to integrate details of Malaysia Airlines joining oneworld into the various tools over at my Wandering Aramean...
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Crossover Rewards and the evolution of loyalty programs
This past week saw perhaps one of the most significant announcements in the evolution of loyalty programs in recent years: Crossover Rewards from Delta and...
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Delta and Starwood Hotels launch industry first with ‘Crossover Rewards’ programme
Earning airline points at a hotel stay is not a new benefit; many hotels and airlines have partnerships allowing accrual of points. For elite members...
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US Airways cuts off-peak business award to Europe, other changes
It would seem that at some point in the past 10 days or so the US Airways award chart has seen a change for the...