The new LATAM headed to OneWorld
The proposed merger of South America’s two largest carriers, LAN and TAM, precipitated many questions. Perhaps the most significant from frequent fliers was the future...
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Comparing Round-the-World (RTW) fares and options
Every now and then I find myself wondering if there isn’t a better way to get access to some nugget of data related to travel....
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American Airlines announces changes to lifetime AAdvantage status
For many months now the rumor mill was been swirling with thoughts on changes to the lifetime elite status program offered by American Airlines‘ AAdvantage...
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Star Alliance, Air India link “on hold”
Star Alliance and Air India announced yesterday that the long-pending integration of the airline into the world’s largest global alliance has been suspended. This is...
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Malaysia Airlines to join oneworld Alliance
In what is likely the most significant frequent flyer-related news to come out of the annual IATA World Air Transport Summit meetings this year, the...
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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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Star Alliance looks to grow down under
Star Alliance is already the largest of the global airline alliances but they appear to be showing no signs of slowing their growth. At their...
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Growing alliances for OneWorld, JetBlue
Earlier this week saw two announcements regarding growing alliances in the airline world. Russian carrier S7 joined the OneWorld alliance while JetBlue added another interline...
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SkyTeam heading south – Aerolineas Argentinas to join
The SkyTeam alliance, oft faulted for their lack of coverage south of the equator, is working to rectify that situation with the announcement this week...
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American Airlines & WestJet join forces
For the past couple years American Airlines has been the dark horse amongst the major carriers in the United States. They’ve been trailing the others...