Frequent Flyer Programs
American Airlines Will Only Award Miles and Points to Passengers Who Book Direct or Via Select Partners
American Airlines is changing how miles and loyalty points are awarded later this year and the change is already causing consternation and concern for some passengers.
The changes go into effect on May 1.
Effective on that date, members of the airline’s frequent-flyer program will only earn miles and points if they either 1.) book travel directly with American or with eligible partner airlines, or 2.) book non-basic economy fares through what …
Delta Announces New Status Match Offer
Delta Air Lines announced a status match offer for its SkyMiles frequent-traveler program.
The SkyMiles Medallion Status Match Challenge, which went into effect earlier in the month, will allow frequent flyers with elite status on other airlines to match that status to the equivalent Delta SkyMiles elite level.
The applicant must also have been a member of the SkyMiles program for at least the previous 60 days and must have flown at …
Alaska Airlines Debuts New and Revamped 2024 Mileage Plan Award Chart
Alaska Airlines introduced on Wednesday a new award chart that will first go into effect in March 2024.
The new chart should simplify many bookings, especially with award partners, but, as is always the case, some redemption rates will increase, some will remain the same, while others will decrease.
“Mileage Plan has long been known for offering great value on global redemptions with access to some of the most aspirational premium products …
British Airways Switches to Revenue-Based Avios Earning
British Airways’ Executive Club frequent-flyer program announced a major change in how members will earn Avios points going forward.
“This is a simpler and more transparent system offering more opportunities to collect Avios than ever before,” said Ian Romanis, the airline’s director of retail and customer relationship management. “It’s a tried and tested model already used by a number of global airlines, including our sister airline Iberia.”
Executive Club members booking flights …
JetBlue TrueBlue Members With Mosaic Elite Status to Receive New Benefits in 2024
JetBlue Airways announced a number of upgrades to perks available to higher Mosaic tier members of the TrueBlue frequent-flyer program.
The changes include new and improved benefits as well expanded partnerships with other travel-related concerns.
“JetBlue continues to listen to customer feedback and identify new ways to add value to the loyalty program,” the airline said in a statement.
Starting next year, there will be several new Mosaic Signature Perks in addition to …
Delta CEO: ‘We Probably Went Too Far’ With SkyMiles Changes
Delta Air Lines “probably went too far” in revamping its SkyMiles frequent-flyer program and lounge access policies, CEO Ed Bastian said at an event this week. Bastian promised that revisions to the overhaul are coming.
“There will be modifications that we will make, and you will hear about it sometime over the next few weeks,” Bastian, who has served as the airline’s CEO since 2016, said at a Rotary Club of …
Delta Makes Sweeping Changes to SkyMiles Frequent-Flyer Program, Members Cry Foul!
Delta Air Lines recently announced what can only be called sweeping changes to its SkyMiles frequent-flyer program, but not everyone is happy about them.
The changes, which raise the bar for earning elite status, are set to go into effect in 2025 and won’t impact Medallion elite status for 2024, but it will change how members earn status in 2024 for the following year.
The airline’s lounges have suffered from overcrowding since …