DLD 342: Red, Green, or Christmas??

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Points for paying rent? That’s the underlying premise of the new Bilt Rewards program and, well, it is very different from others that came before.
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Cathay Pacific giving away “Plane for a Day” in vaccination push

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Cathay Pacific is getting in on the vaccination prizes game in a big way. Among other things, Hong Kongers can win access to one of the company’s planes for a joy ride with friends.
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Finnair launches “Business Light” basic premium fare option

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Finnair believes that some business class passengers might be making the purchase solely for the premium in-flight experience. The carrier launched a “Business Light” ticketing option today that delivers the on-board amenities but not other business cl…

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Elite earning bonuses and adjustments for American, JetBlue

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

American Airlines and JetBlue recognize that elite requalification thresholds remain a challenge for many travelers. The carriers have come up with shifts in earning means and promotions to help boost accounts, though each in a slightly different manne…

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Elite earning bonuses and adjustments for American, JetBlue

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

American Airlines and JetBlue recognize that elite requalification thresholds remain a challenge for many travelers. The carriers have come up with shifts in earning means and promotions to help boost accounts, though each in a slightly different manne…

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JetBlue, American launch frequent flyer earning reciprocity

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

American Airlines and JetBlue passengers can now earn points flying on the other carrier. The two airlines announced details of their frequent flyer earning reciprocity plans today, part of their Northeast Alliance efforts.
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Breeze sets initial routes; first flight next week

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Breeze is ready to take flight. The newest US carrier announced its route network today, serving 39 nonstop routes between 16 cities in the Southwest, Midwest, Southeast and Eastern US. The airline will waste no time getting its planes into service. Th…

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Big elite earning boost from United (but it’s probably not your best option)

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Nearly half way to elite status with just one flight? That’s what United Airlines is offering to members of its MileagePlus program with the new Pick Your Path promotion. And it might not be the best choice for every member.
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DLD 331: Copycats and Quarantines

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Can you copyright an airline route network? Asking for a friend north of the border. Plus bailouts and refunds and new routes galore!
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JetBlue, Qatar Airways plan earn-and-burn reciprocity with expanded codeshare

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Buried in a release about an expansion of codeshare routes between JetBlue and Qatar Airways is news that the pair will also establish recipocity for frequent flyer points earning and redemption. Details are scarce, but any growth on that front should …

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JetBlue, Qatar Airways plan earn-and-burn reciprocity with expanded codeshare

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Buried in a release about an expansion of codeshare routes between JetBlue and Qatar Airways is news that the pair will also establish recipocity for frequent flyer points earning and redemption. Details are scarce, but any growth on that front should …

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