Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
The endless saga of Air Berlin and their frequent flier program Topbonus enters yet another chapter as members just received a mailer announcing they can now collect miles again and even redeem them. Unfortunately the redemption is limited to vouchers for various products and travel services that come with lots of drawbacks and could be […]
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My Final Flight on Air Berlin
Written by Matthew @ Live and Let's Fly
Last week I flew Air Berlin from Zurich to Dusseldorf. I suspect it will be my last time ever flying the carrier… Air Berlin has been vexed with poor management, high operating costs, and a competitive environment in Germany and across Europe that has effectively squeezed it out. Yesterday’s spectacle of pilot’s calling in sick, […]
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Read MoreAir Berlin cuts deeper, awaits decision on its future
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Drama down to the bitter end for Air Berlin and more routes are cut and more bids are received for the bankrupt carrier’s assets.
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Read MoreAir Berlin Cancels All Caribbean Flights Ex Duesseldorf Effective 25th September, Tells Ticket Holders Prior To Aug 15th Their Money Is Gone
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Air Berlin is at it again permanently cancelling more longhaul flights and this time they axed all long haul routes to the Caribbean from September 25th onward but only providing refunds for recently (post August 15th) purchased tickets. The carrier first announced the unwelcome news to many holidaymakers not via email or their website but […]
Unconfirmed Rumor: Air Berlin To Cancel All Long Haul Flights Effective 24 September 2017 (?)
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
According to some sources and a chat to agents at the Air Berlin elite hotline the carrier is in the stages to cease operation of all long haul flights effective 24th of September 2017. So far this is unconfirmed information without any public announcement related to it so your feedback may vary depending on who […]
Air Berlin confirms full longhaul shutdown at Tegel (TXL)
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Air Berlin’s long-term survival odds took another hit today as the bankrupt carrier confirmed additional long-haul route cuts from its Berlin-Tegel (TXL) hub.
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Read MoreCaution: Air Berlin Starts To Cancel Many Flights ‘For Operational Reasons’ – The Beginning Of The End?
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Air Berlin has started today (Sunday) to cancel many flights due to unspecified ‘operational reasons’ as per the announcement on their website. Air Berlin has filed for Insolvency roughly two weeks ago and since then also eliminated their frequent flier program Topbonus. Even though the German government has provided a bridge loan of 150 million […]
So Much for Flying Air Berlin…
Written by Matthew @ Live and Let's Fly
I am on a business trip to Europe to this week and had planned to travel on Air Berlin from Los Angeles to Dusseldorf yesterday. Unfortunately, the carrier’s bankruptcy complicated my plans. Although this trip has been scheduled for weeks, no space was booked because Air Berlin historically released long-haul premium cabin award space at […]
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Read MoreTopBonus suspends operations, and I’m actually surprised
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Great promos and status match opportunities, perhaps, but Air Berlin’s topbonus program might not survive the company’s bankruptcy, even if just to sell off the customer data as an asset to pay off the debt. Oh, and a bunch of consumers likely got screwed along the way.
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Read MoreAir Berlin Announces Insolvency of Topbonus Frequent Flyer Program, Members Likely To Lose Everything
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
After Air Berlin as an airline has filed for insolvency last week a spokesperson has now also confirmed that the Frequent Flyer Program Topbonus would also file for insolvency as early as today. He also said that members would likely end up empty handed as part of the insolvency process and that the program has […]
Update: Air Berlin Topbonus Stops Both Redemption AND Accrual Of Miles Until Further Notice
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
The sage of Air Berlin’s Insolvency and their spun-off loyalty program Topbonus enters another level as the loyalty program has now posted a notice on the website that the option to collect miles has been stopped as well. Members of the program have already lost the option to redeem their miles since last when when […]
Ryanair Protests Air Berlin Bankruptcy
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel
It isn’t just U.S. airlines being petty! Ryanair protests Air Berlin bankruptcy with the EU. Why can’t airlines just get along? Here in the U.S., you have the Big 3 saying nasty things about the Middle East Big 3. The beef there, of course, is over competitive advantages due to government subsidies. And the irony […]
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Read More20,000 Membership Rewards Points: Should You Nab This Offer Before Air Berlin Goes Under?
Written by Anya Kartashova @ Frugal Travel Guy
Will you fly airberlin this fall in light of its recent bankruptcy announcement?
Air Berlin Bailed Out by German Government
Written by Matthew @ Live and Let's Fly
Air Berlin filed for bankruptcy protection today after Etihad Airways pulled the plug on future funding. The German government quickly stepped in to provide a bridge loan so that Air Berlin can continue operations as it searches for a buyer. Is Air Berlin “too big to fail”? Etihad has bailed out Air Berlin over and […]
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Read MoreAir Berlin Files For Insolvency Proceedings After Etihad Withdraws Financial Support
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Embattled German airline Air Berlin has filed for insolvency after Etihad has declared there would be no further financial support for the money burning carrier which ended up being a cash grave for them in recent years. Travelers, especially those who are still missing baggage, should prepare themselves for thing getting even more turbulent in […]
Air Berlin files for bankruptcy protection
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Air Berlin’s future never appeared particularly stable. Now it is even less so. The company filed for bankruptcy protection in German today and discussions are ongoing for assets to be sold off according to reports.
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Read MoreEtihad shutters Swiss branding, cashes out on Darwin
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Etihad unloaded one of its European airline investments and it may not have been a total debacle, though terms were not disclosed. Can Darwin now grow with its new owners?
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Read MoreNews Update Crazy Alaska Air Bump Story & Most Scenic Flight Ever
Written by johnthewanderer @ First2Board
News Update Crazy Alaska Air Bump Story & Most Scenic Flight Ever This post is News Update Crazy Alaska Air Bump Story & Most Scenic Flight Ever. It highlights stories that I read this week from online. Good morning. Welcome to news update. I hope your week is starting out well. Who is traveling this week? Where are you headed? Below, I summarize some of the great stories that I have been reading this week. Today is Amazon Prime Day so you can get some great sales on Amazon. There are some great 20% off gift card options and other specials. Check it out. News Update My Alaska Airlines Bump: There’s a First Time for Everything – This is pretty interesting about his experience with finding his bag. Have you had a funny experience with a bump? PICTURES: THE MOST SCENIC..
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Read More3 Links I Love: airberlin’s Blunder, Ontario Goes to China, JetBlue Wants More Mint
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
This week’s featured link: NIKI no longer to merge with TUIfly in a setback for airberlin’s restructuring – CAPA Alitalia’s … Read More
“Earning a Decent Amount of Points Is Easy. Extracting the Best Value Is the Hard Part”
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money! Miles & Points Interview: My Travel Tools Ben writes My Travel Tools to showcase his personal travels and assist fellow … Continue reading →
