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...]
JetBlue expands its Mosaic status match offering
JetBlue is continuing to expand its Mosaic Status match programme, to include three new airlines. The Match to Mosaic programme has been expanded to cover Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines. Match to Mosaic gives customers who have status on other qualifying US airlines TrueBlue Mosaic status for a limited period. The new "what matches … [Read more...]
Star Alliance status match for SAS EuroBonus members is *go*
Earlier this week, Scandinavian Airlines exited the Star Alliance for pastures anew. However for those who wish to retain loyalty to the alliance, SAS EuroBonus Gold and Silver status members can now request a loyalty status match/challenge with select Star Alliance member airlines. Which Star Alliance member will you land with? Air Canada Airbus A330-300 landing - Image, … [Read more...]
jetblue offers “Match to Mosaic” status match
If you're after jetBlue Mosaic status, there could be a good status match opportunity ahead. The airline is launching a new ongoing status match called ‘Match to Mosaic.’ TrueBlue Customers with Elite status on qualifying U.S. airlines are eligible to receive Mosaic status. The airline is matching the following: Eligible Airlines Mosaic 1 Perk: Mint Suite … [Read more...]
