JetBlue in Talks for New Partnership with United Airlines
According to Reuters, JetBlue Airways (JBLU.O) and United Airlines (UAL.O) are actively in talks for a new partnership. The partnership with United is expected to differ from JetBl...
JetBlue Miles and Loyalty Program Overview: Redeem Japan Airlines Award Tickets
JetBlue miles can now be used to book Japan Airlines award tickets! Japan Airlines business class is still excellent. Across different routes, it looks pretty competitive, though t...
Delta Removes Fuel Surcharges on Mileage Tickets Departing from Europe (Delta-operated Flights Only)
Delta recently announced that one-way and round-trip award tickets departing from Europe will no longer have Delta fuel surcharges. Lower taxes alone are not enough—when will requi...
A Guide to Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles are easy to earn, offer several sweet spots for award redemptions, and come with very low fuel surcharges, making them a viable alternative to United MileagePlus...
Southwest Airlines Miles and Loyalty Program Overview
Southwest announced today that it will roll out a series of changes, including charging for checked bags, introducing a basic fare, extending the expiration period for airline cred...
Southwest Airlines Suddenly Slashes Points-Earning Rates on Wanna Get Away Fares
On the morning of March 4, Rapid Rewards members were surprised to discover that Southwest Airlines had sharply reduced the points earned on its two cheapest fare types: Wanna Get...
Beginner's Guide: Airline Alliances, Miles, and Membership Programs
I realized we’ve never written a beginner-friendly introduction to airline miles. Recently, we’ve updated many articles introducing the mileage programs of different airlines, so t...
Virgin Atlantic (VS) Flying Club: Program and Miles Overview
Despite multiple devaluations, the program still has quite a few sweet spots for redemptions....
AMEX Centurion Airport Lounge Guide "Now You Can Join the Line in the App"
The Centurion Lounge is operated directly by AMEX and offers a more premium experience, including complimentary chef-prepared meals, free drinks, shower suites, and dedicated child...
JetBlue Adds TAP Air Portugal to Its Redemptions: Flights to Europe Are Now Available!
JetBlue has officially added TAP Air Portugal to its points-redeeming partner list. As a result, TrueBlue members can now redeem points for flights to Europe and beyond! Here are t...
U.S. Department of Transportation Cracks Down on Chronic Flight Delays: Southwest Sued, Frontier Fined
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) formally filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, alleging that it illegally operated multiple chronically...