British Airways offers new Avios upgrade option
I just received an email informing me that my Avios can now be used to upgrade flights on British Airways. Given that I always assumed...
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PointsHoarder Episode 6 now online!
The latest installment of the podcast I’ve recently started recording is now online over at pointshoarder.com and in iTunes. This episode focuses on the oft...
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Last chance 50% bonus on Membership Rewards -> Avios transfer (this time)
Avios, the latest incarnation of points from British Airways and Iberia, certainly have received their fair share of negative reviews since the product launched. For...
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American Airlines announces four club closings
As part of their bankruptcy restructuring American Airlines will be closing four Admiral’s Club locations, the company has announced. The closings are happening reasonably quickly...
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Decoding Avios, part 2
Since the introduction of the Avios loyalty program from British Airways and Iberia there has been much gnashing of teeth, frustration and – occasionally –...
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The debacle that is Avios, and a few gems it offers
When British Airways and Iberia announced a couple months back that they were integrating their loyalty programs under the Avios moniker there were a whole...
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New destinations–and bonus miles–from American Airlines
American Airlines launched 10 new destinations from Los Angeles yesterday. The new routes, mostly served but their American Eagle regional subsidiary, are all offering double...
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US DoT approves anti-trust deal for American, British Airways, Iberia
Following on the approval granted by the EU last week, the US Department of Transportation has approved the request from American Airlines, British Airways, and...
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British Airways – Iberia merger and ATI approved by EU
In a move that will create the third largest airline in Europe, EU regulators have approved the merger of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia....
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Another major alliance marketing effort launched
Of the three major international airline alliances, only two have significant joint-venture marketing agreements for trans-Atlantic service. StarAlliance has a deal with nine of their...