Over time, there have been plenty of airlines that have either merged with, or been taken over by others. People Express merged with Continental (which later got taken over by United). AmericaWest merged with U.S. Air (which was later taken over by Ame…
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Teasing the Jet Privilege value to investors
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The Jet Airways collapse is bad news on many fronts, but one part of the organization is looking forward to an “accelerated growth plan” that might prove a strong investment. Or perhaps it is a delusional dream. Loyalty programs are a profit machine fo…
Teasing the Jet Privilege value to investors
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Loyalty programs are a profit machine for airlines, but they depend on the airline as well. Can Jet Privilege continue to deliver? Or is that a delusional dream??
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Planning for Intra-Europe Flights Was An OCD Nightmare Come True
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I tend to plan obsessively over our trips, a fact I am sure Sharon will confirm for you in 3..2..1… (Note from Sharon….Huh? What? Oh. Him? OCD? Um….what’s the word I’m thinking of? H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks YESSSSSS!) IR…
DLD 224: From numbers to colors
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
New boarding groups, new security screening and nearly 50 new airport names in Russia. An “historic” episode comes to life this week!
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DLD 224: From numbers to colors
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
New boarding groups, new security screening and nearly 50 new airport names in Russia. An “historic” episode comes to life this week!
LEVEL to launch short-haul operations at Vienna next month
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Starting an airline is a long, complicated process. It takes months or even years to pull off. Or maybe you just whip something together in a few weeks and join the LCC fray in Europe. Welcome LEVEL short-haul to the party.
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Bits: Norwegian rebuffs full IAG takeover bid, 50% off Iberia Express Avios tickets, topbonus closes down
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
News in brief: Norwegian rejects two formal takeover bids from BA’s parent IAG A few weeks ago we reported that IAG, BA’s parent, had bought a 4.6% stake in Norwegian Air Shuttle with a view to launching a full takeover. On Friday morning, Norwegian issued […]
Topbonus Closes For Good – No Investor Found
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Topbonus sent out an email late on Friday night that the program would be closed for good and the website would be taken offline in the next few days as the investor that had promised to purchase the program was unable to come up with the cash. The program folded after Airberlin collapsed and Etihad […]
I Asked Airlines How I Could Ensure I Would Sit With My Kids. Here’s What They Said
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
After writing about the family who was split up in middle seats throughout the plane on our United flight to Chicago, I wasn’t expecting the response we got from our readers. We received a number of comments from readers with differing viewpoints. One one hand, we received two comments that I’m sure United would be just … Continue reading “I Asked Airlines How I Could Ensure I Would Sit With My Kids. Here’s What They Said”
Bits: earn Amex points with FX payments, funky new Novotel at Heathrow, topbonus insolvency
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
More news in brief: Earn Membership Rewards points with American Express FX International Payments This is only relevant to a small part of readership, but it will be valuable if it does apply. Reader Graeme got in touch to recommend American Express FX International Payments […]
Airberlin Topbonus Award Tickets Not Yet Flown No Longer Valid Per Email Sent
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Topbonus program assured at the time it filed for administration that already issued award tickets would be honored. Also, Oneworld issued a statement on this website confirming this. Last week, I wrote about a reader’s case (read more here) where Bangkok Airways had denied boarding on Airberlin issued award ticket in Bangkok. Apparently, Topbonus has […]
Airberlin Topbonus Award Tickets On Bangkok Airways Potentially Invalid
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Airberlin ended its operations on Friday last week but Topbonus loyalty program continues to operate albeit still in administration. Topbonus is 70% owned by Etihad Airways and thus should have a way out of the current mess. Oneworld made a statement that award tickets issued before Airberlin went into administration back in August would be […]
EasyJet Expands To Berlin’s Tegel By Acquiring Some Airberlin Assets
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
EasyJet made an announcement on Friday night after last Airberlin flight had landed at the Berlin’s Tegel airport from Munich that it had reached an agreement with the liquidator to take over leases for 25 planes and hire roughly 1,000 employees. The airline currently operates from the other airport in Berlin Schönefeld but plans to […]
Latest Topbonus Email About “Restructuring”
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Airberlin will operate its last flights today and its loyalty program Topbonus that is actually 70% owned by Etihad also filed for insolvency at the same time with the airline (not winding down yet – at least not today). Topbonus is truing to put their best foot forward on their latest email just sent out […]
@AirBerlin says goodbye on Twitter
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Today is the day Air Berlin comes to an end. After 39 years of operation the carrier’s final flight departs this evening. Check out the celebration of its history on Twitter, mostly run by the company but with others contributing as well.
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Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss & Eurowings Offer 50% Discount For Air Berlin Customers With Canceled Bookings For October 28 – November 15, 2017 (Booked Before August 15)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Lufthansa group of airlines (Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss and Eurowings) have extended an offer to Airberlin ticket holders who have purchased their tickets before the the airline filed for liquidation on August 15, 2017, and who are scheduled to fly “back home” from Europe between October 28 – November 15. Affected passengers can purchase ticket operated […]
Oneworld Status Match Opportunities For Airberlin Topbonus Members
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Airberlin as an airline will close the shop this week. The last flight should operate this coming Friday. NIKI, the Austrian arm, will continue fly. There are now several official matches from number of Oneworld airlines that are trying to get Topbonus elite members to match their status. Topbonus as a program may continue to […]
S7 Airlines Now Matching Airberlin Topbonus Status
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
S7 Airlines, officially Siberia Airlines, has now joined other Oneworld airlines that are offering status matches to Airberlin Topbonus members but with a twist. S7 Airlines matches the equivalent status on their own programs + if you have credited S7 flights to Topbonus between October 1 – September 30, 2017, they will credit the miles […]
Iceland’s airport just impounded an Air Berlin plane
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
When you don’t pay your airport landing fees bad things happen. Air Berlin now has a plane stuck on the ground – and many displaced passengers – in Iceland thanks to old debts.
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