If you've been waiting for a Star Alliance status against your British Airways Executive Club Membership or Iberia Plus Membership, one has been launched at https://lufthansa.statusmatch.com/. The status match covers both British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus Memberships. You can match the following: Frequent Traveller - BA Silver, IB Plata Senator - BA … [Read more...]
easyJet goes on the poach for British Airways Executive Club Members
For those of you who hold British Airways Executive Club Bronze, Silver or Gold, easyJet may be in the mood to tempt you, with "No more tiers anymore" and a discounted status match to easyJet Plus. The airline has announced a deal, offering 51% off the first year of an annual easyJet Plus membership. The limited deal has been launched to provide frequent short-haul … [Read more...]
Miles and More Members can now earn frequent flyer status on ITA Airways
The Borgification of ITA Airways continues apace, with Miles & More members being able to earn Points for their frequent flyer status on ITA Airways flights in addition to miles. Passengers can earn Points, Qualifying Points and – in Business Class – HON Circle Points when flying ITA Airways The number of Points is awarded on ITA Airways flights according to the same … [Read more...]
Iberia to switch to a revenue-based loyalty earning programme
In a complete shock to no one, International Airlines Group subsidiary Iberia is to switch to a revenue-based loyalty programme, whilst rebranding it. The new changes are going into action on the 1st April 2025. The loyalty programme will be rebranded "Club Iberia Plus" (changing from the current loyalty naming scheme, Iberia Plus). Please note: At this time, we are … [Read more...]
Fixing the barn door after the horse has bolted? British Airways adds clarifications to its planned changes to “The Club”
Well, it seems there have been some changes to British Airways' "The Club" before it launches, as the airline tries to bolt the door on the barn, long after the horses have gone. Let's see what they offer, and if it's enough for you to go back to the BA Barn. Sector-based Earning returns as a Qualifying Option One of my big criticisms has been addressed, which is … [Read more...]
Heathrow Rewards to go offline… and become part of My Heathrow – with a couple of stingers in the tail
If you're pained enough to go through Heathrow Airport, one of the more useful pieces of plastic or barcode is the one for Heathrow Rewards, which allows you to earn rewards when you spend there. However, there seems to be some activity ahead with Heathrow Rewards to move to My Heathrow. The My Heahrow platform will merge Heathrow Rewards, Official Heathrow … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic launches their status match campaign
The status match wars are heating up, this time with Virgin Atlantic joining the fray - with a chance to win 1 million points. Virgin Atlantic is launching a limited-time status match offer giving five lucky UK-based customers the opportunity to win 1,000,000 Virgin Points and become a points ‘million air.’ Customers who status match to Virgin Atlantic … [Read more...]
Flying Blue opens a tempting status match for British Airways “The Club” Members
The first of the big membership poaches have been announced, with Flying Blue offering a paid status match for British Airways "The Club" members. Flying Blue is the frequent flyer programme of Air France-KLM Group, and thus allows access to the SkyTeam network. Whilst Flying Blue is matching up to 60 airlines at the moment via https://flyingblue.statusmatch.com/, … [Read more...]
Loganair to adopt Avios as its loyalty currency
It seems IAG Loyalty has signed another airline to its Avios programme - with Scottish carrier Loganair planning to adopt Avios as the loyalty currency for its Clan Loganair programme. Loganair ATR72-600 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Loganair will be the 7th airline to adopt Avios as its loyalty currency - with British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar … [Read more...]
So, you think the new British Airways revenue earning tiers are bad? Think again – they are a *LOT* worse
With British Airways throwing out multiple babies with the bathwater with the recent announcement of the changes to their loyalty programme - The Club, I've had a think and tried to come up with some examples of how anyone is going to get Bronze, Silver, or Gold, let alone Gold Guest List. And to say my jaw dropped hard is an understatement. It's going to involve a lot … [Read more...]