After some initial "will they, won't they", Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) has signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement with SkyTeam. The upshot is, that SAS will join SkyTeam on the 1st of September, one day after it leaves Star Alliance. From 1 September 2024, SAS will officially become a part of SkyTeam, enriching the alliance with the best access to Scandinavian key … [Read more...]
Air France-KLM and Etihad announce a frequent flyer partnership
It seems the partnership between Etihad Airways and Air France-KLM Group is bearing fruit for its passengers, with a frequent flyer partnership announced. The move comes after Etihad and Air France-KLM signed a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2023. As part of this new partnership, members of Flying Blue, Air France and KLM’s loyalty programme, and … [Read more...]
British Airways to move to revenue-based Avios Earning
Well, the threats have been made real, with British Airways announcing this morning they are to switch from a fixed Avios per sector earning on flights to earning by how much you spend. The move was mooted when Iberia was the first IAG airline to convert from a per-sector earning to revenue based. British Airways will switch the earning model from 18 October … [Read more...]
Iberia’s new revenue-based Avios earning scheme goes live… and it is a HOT MESS
Iberia's new revenue-based earning scheme has gone live. And whilst it looks simple at the headline level, it's a little more complex in the real world. What loyalty status earns what? Let us start at the beginning. In theory, it sounds passable with earnings starting from €1 = 5 Avios, depending on your status level. Status levels - Image, Iberia. Dependant on … [Read more...]
Iberia to extend all members frequent flyer status again
Spanish carrier Iberia is looking favourably upon its frequent flyer membership, with the airline planning to extend status for its premium passengers. For all members. they will maintain their status for another year. Iberia Airbus A320neo taxing at Madrid Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The status extension will run until March 2023. In a release, the airline … [Read more...]
ITA Airways spills the beans on its frequent flyer programme – Volare
ITA Airways have been busy it seems - and have revealed a lot more information about its frequent flyer programme called Volare, including how you can earn, burn and the loyalty levels. ITA Airways Airbus A320 - Image, ITA Airways … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways prepares to adopt Avios as its reward currency
It seems that Qatar Airways and its Privilege Club loyalty programme is to preparing to adopt Avios as its reward currency towards the end of March. Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 at Hamad International Airport, Image Economy Class and Beyond. The move will be completed by the End of March according to the airline. Avios is currently used by the IAG group of airlines as its … [Read more...]
Etihad Guest and Air Arabia awards announce a tie up
It seems that Etihad and Air Arabia are linking their awards programmes to drive customer benfits. Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has partnered with Air Arabia’s loyalty programme AirRewards, to allow members of both schemes to benefit from reciprocal points and miles transfers. These could be spent on flights with Etihad and Air Arabia, holidays, … [Read more...]
TAP Air Portugal launches Upgrade Auctions with SeatBoost
For those who want to upgrade their seat on a long haul flight and also enjoy the thrill of an auction TAP Air Portugal has launched a new method of upgrading. This upgrade window opens at T-24 hours before departure and closes at T-1 hour. You'll need to download the SeatBoost app off the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. According to TAP, the process is simple … [Read more...]
Ryanair to launch a frequent flyer scheme – introducing Ryanair Choice
It's true. The king of low-cost carriers has decided to launch a frequent flyers scheme. Ryanair is to introduce Ryanair Choice Ryanair Boeing 737-800 landing at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This isn't a traditional scheme, however - rather it's for those who fly with Ryanair often and want to save on costs (or ancillary revenue) associated with a … [Read more...]