Thai Smile to join Star Alliance as connecting partner
Chalk up another partner for the Star Alliance program as Thai Smile signs on. Can…
Star Alliance pulls back on Diamond tier plans
A year ago Star Alliance CEO Jeffrey Goh told passengers to "keep their eyes peeled"…
Aimia set to sell Aeroplan back to Air Canada, banks
In the end the difference was a couple hundred million or so. That's the sweetener…
Porter Air signs on to join Aeroplan in 2020, oneworld in the wings
Aeroplan will still have a Canadian airline partner when Air Canada's participation in the program…
Hawaiian, JAL go all-in on joint venture application
Can a joint venture truly deliver passenger benefits in the form of better connections and…
DLD 196: Some long ones
We mean long routes, not an extra long episode, so don't worry too much about…
SkyTeam grows a Digital Spine
For travelers the global alliance programs focus (theoretically) on delivering a more consistent travel experience…
Star Alliance teases increased award availability, new top tier for travelers
More award seats? Better elite status recognition? Star Alliance hopes to deliver both thanks to…
DLD 169: When will then be now? Soon!
Is it possible to introduce a new product too soon? Also, survival of the fittest…
Air Canada dumping Aeroplan in 2020
Air Canada is dumping Aeroplan as its loyalty program, effective in June 2020. Money talks…
