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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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, 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 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...]

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...]