Frequent Flier and Loyalty Programs

New trend: airport lounges for non-members

The airport lounge, with comfy seats, snacks and WiFi, has been one of the top perks for airline elites and first-class passengers. Now a new business is developing: pay-as-you-go lounges open to anyone with the fee. Airport Lounge Development, which…

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Alaska Airlines heats up the Battle for Seattle

Alaska Airlines, for whom Seattle is a key hub, is highlighting its new codeshare partnership with British Airways by offering double frequent flyer miles on Seattle-London flights.   Delta has recently been moving aggressively into the Seattle…

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Airbus Survey: 41% Willing to Pay for More Space

A survey conducted by Airbus (possibly the only company with an official titled “Head of Passenger Comfort” indicates that almost over half of long-haul passengers think seat size and space is a critical issue, and 41% are willing to buy more when…

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United’s Award Chart: Premium Award Cost Goes UP

United Airlines has released a new award chart that bumps up the miles required for nearly all business and first-class awards, and (for the first time) makes flights on its Star Alliance partner airlines cost more miles than on United. Details HERE

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New trend: airport lounges for non-members

The airport lounge, with comfy seats, snacks and WiFi, has been one of the top perks for airline elites and first-class passengers. Now a new business is developing: pay-as-you-go lounges open to anyone with the fee. Airport Lounge Development, which…

Read More

Alaska Airlines heats up the Battle for Seattle

Alaska Airlines, for whom Seattle is a key hub, is highlighting its new codeshare partnership with British Airways by offering double frequent flyer miles on Seattle-London flights.   Delta has recently been moving aggressively into the Seattle…

Read More

Airbus Survey: 41% Willing to Pay for More Space

A survey conducted by Airbus (possibly the only company with an official titled “Head of Passenger Comfort” indicates that almost over half of long-haul passengers think seat size and space is a critical issue, and 41% are willing to buy more when…

Read More