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...]
British Airways to introduce Revenue-based Earning Tier Points – And it *is* as bad as you think
It seems that British Airways has chosen the last week of the year to drop the news that it's switching around how its elite members earn tier points - the currency used to obtain Bronze, Silver and Gold Memberships. The move follows last year's move when Avios collection move to a revenue-based Avios collection - where British Airways quotes that over 70% of its members … [Read more...]
Frontier Airlines unveils their First Class seat design… and some passenger-friendly improvements
Frontier Airlines has disclosed that they're making changes for 2025, with enhancements for its loyalty programme, as well as the cabin - with First Class seats coming to the airline cabin. Frontier Airlines new First Class seats - Rendering, Frontier Airlines. According to the airline, Frontier's new First Class seating will combine luxury and value. There will be two … [Read more...]
British Airways confirms benefits for flying Aer Lingus on Transatlantic routes
After yesterday's announcement from Aer Lingus that changes are afoot, British Airways has confirmed how they will impact their Executive Club members. According to the airline, you can collect Avios on applicable fares, as well as Tier Points when crossing the Atlantic (which has been in place is April). For travellers flying between the USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe and … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus to offer more benefits for AerClub members flying with American Airlines and British Airways
Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier, is introducing new membership benefits for AerClub members flying with American Airlines and British Airways. The new benefits for AerClub (The Aer Lingus loyalty programme), dependent on tier status, will enjoy exclusive day-of-travel benefits when flying on any of the three airlines, offering a more seamless global travel … [Read more...]