Tag: Partners & Alliances

Score 35K Bonus SkyMiles, Delta Elite Status With Private Flights

January 28, 2024 0

If you're going to fly private, you might as well bank some extra rewards while you're doing it. Through Delta's partnership with Wheels Up, you can earn 35,000 SkyMiles by signing up for a Core membership and even spend your way to Diamond Medallion status. Here's what you should know about this unique but expensive path to Delta Medallion status.

Tyler Glatt

Aeromexico and Copa Partnership Ending on February 29, 2024

January 12, 2024 0

The Copa and Aeromexico partnership is ending, according to both airlines. The partnership will cease on February 29, 2024. What impact will this have on travelers? Let's take a look.

Sam Helmy

New: You Can Now Book El Al Award Flights Using Delta SkyMiles. Here Are the New Rates.

December 21, 2023 0

Delta's partnership with El Al took another step forward today. You can now book El Al flights with Delta SkyMiles. Here's all you need to know about this new redemption opportunity, including a snapshot of the pricing and availability we're seeing.

Tyler Glatt

You Can Now Book ITA Airways Award Flights with Delta SkyMiles — With a Catch

December 14, 2023 1

In a bit of good news, you can now earn and redeem on Delta SkyMiles on ITA Airways flights, but there's a catch. You can only book business class seats, and ITA's entire route map hasn't been rolled out across Delta's website yet. Here's what we know so far about this new SkyMiles redemption opportunity.

Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Adds Porter Airlines as Its 30th Mileage Plan Partner

December 13, 2023 0

Alaska Airlines and Porter Airlines just announced a partnership with the goal of growing Alaska's connectivity between the United States and Eastern Canada. Here's what you need to know about the partnership and how it's expected to develop in the near future.

Tyler Glatt

You Can Now Redeem Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles Online for Aeromexico Flights

December 12, 2023 0

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has made booking flights to Mexico and beyond even easier. Gone are the days when you had to call to book flights on Aeromexico; you can now do so online. Here's all you need to know about this updated functionality, award pricing, and more.

Tyler Glatt

Air France KLM & Etihad Partnership Develops With Award Bookings Now Possible

December 10, 2023 1

The Air France–KLM Group and Etihad Airways signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen their partnership. What previously existed as just a codeshare relationship now includes redeeming your miles for flights on the partner airline. Here's a look at the costs for redeeming Flying Blue miles on Etihad flights.

Sam Helmy

Air Canada and Flydubai Expand Partnership, New Redemption Opportunities for Aeroplan

December 6, 2023 0

Air Canada Aeroplan has grown its partnership with Dubai-based flydubai. What started with an interline and codeshare agreement now includes redemption opportunities for those with Aeroplan points. Here's all we know about the partnership and what makes sense as a next step.

Tyler Glatt & Sam Helmy

Marriott Adds Dollar and Thrifty as Rental Car Partners, Boosts Hertz Earnings

December 1, 2023 1

Marriott has expanded its rental car partnership with Hertz and added two more partners: Dollar and Thrifty. Here's all you need to know about the adjustments Marriott is making to its rental car partners, including the bonus points you can earn on each rental.

Tyler Glatt

Alaska Adds Elite Status Earnings on Ravn Alaska

November 30, 2023 0

Alaska Mileage Plan members will begin Elite Qualifying Miles on Ravn Alaska starting December 1, 2023. Here are the earning rates and what you need to know about this expanded partnership.

JT Genter

Hyatt’s Partnership with Lindblad Is Ending: Here’s What It Means

November 27, 2023 3

World of Hyatt and Lindblad Expeditions are breaking up. On December 31, 2023, the partnership will officially end, and it'll no longer be possible to book or receive Hyatt benefits on Lindblad's adventure-focused cruises. However, you can still earn a boatload of points on bookings before the end of the year. Here's everything prospective voyagers need to know about the end of the partnership.

Tyler Glatt

You Now Can Earn and Redeem Flying Blue Miles for ITA Airways Flights

November 22, 2023 2

Thanks to ITA Airways, Flying Blue miles just got easier to earn and easier to use. You now can earn Flying Blue miles when you fly Italy's revamped flag carrier, and then you can redeem those miles for flights to some of ITA's global destinations. Here's the pricing you can expect for these awards, plus the great availability we're seeing.

Tyler Glatt

New Partnership Between Emirates and Condor Makes Mileage Redemptions More Accessible

November 16, 2023 0

Emirates and Condor announced the launch of a new partnership. This agreement between the two airlines will see the addition of codeshare flights and the ability to earn and redeem Emirates Skywards miles on Condor-operated flights. Here's what we know about this partnership.

Miguel Rueda

JetBlue Adds Qatar Airways Redemptions. Book Qatar Qsuite From 70,000 TrueBlue Points.

November 12, 2023 3

Just a week after Qatar added the ability to book JetBlue awards using Avios, JetBlue has now reciprocated by adding Qatar award redemptions. And the redemption rates are pretty appealing. You can book Qatar economy from 34,000 TrueBlue points and Qatar Qsuite business class for as few as 70,000 points!

JT Genter

British Airways Restricting Award Availability Released to Non-Avios Airline Partners

November 9, 2023 1

British Airways confirmed that it's reducing the number of award seats offered to non-Avios partners like American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. In order to book the first batch of award availability, you're going to need to use Avios. That's good for travelers that have a flexible points strategy but bad for those locked into non-Avios programs.

Sam Helmy

Bilt Rewards Announces Marriott Bonvoy as Its 15th Transfer Partner

November 8, 2023 0

Bilt Rewards has announced a new transfer partner: Marriott Bonvoy. You can transfer your Bilt Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio, which is welcome news for Bilt Members who now have another way to use their Bilt Points on award hotel stays. Here's all you need to know about the announcement.

Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Now Partners With Bahamasair and Southern Airways Express

November 5, 2023 0

They likely aren't the first names that pop into your mind when thinking about airlines, but Alaska Airlines has two new partners: Bahamasair and Southern Airways Express. Here's how you can earn miles on these flights and where the airlines can take you.

Ryan Smith

Flying Blue Changes Earnings on Partner Flights

October 24, 2023 2

Flying Blue is eliminating the ability to earn XP and Elite bonuses on certain partner flights starting April 1, 2024. Next April, non-SkyTeam airlines will not be eligible to earn the same level of rewards as other flights. This might impact your elite status strategy going forward.

Carissa Rawson

Emirates To Adjust Partner Business Class Award Rates. Here's What to Book Now.

October 6, 2023 0

Emirates has repeatedly devalued its Skywards mileage program, increasing award rates on Emirates flights and ending partnerships with Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. As if that wasn't enough, Emirates is now planning to "adjust" award pricing on its remaining partners. Here's what we know so far and what you may want to book before this change goes into effect.

JT Genter

Mileage Earnings, Status Benefits, Lounge Access Ending Date Revealed in American, JetBlue Breakup

September 14, 2023 0

The next phase of the forced breakup of American Airlines and JetBlue's Northeast Alliance was just unveiled. Starting early next year, American Airlines AAdvantage members will no longer earn AAdvantage miles, qualify for lounge access, or enjoy elite status perks when flying on JetBlue flights. Here's the latest details of the Northeast Alliance breakup.

JT Genter

American Airlines To Add Revenue-Based Earnings on British Airways and Iberia

August 21, 2023 1

American Airlines will be changing how you earn miles with British Airways and Iberia starting October 18, 2023. Travel after this date will earn miles based on the fare you've paid rather than the distance you've flown, matching American's policy for its own flights.

Carissa Rawson

Virgin Atlantic Adds LATAM Award Bookings. Here's the New Award Chart.

August 17, 2023 0

Virgin Atlantic just added award redemptions on LATAM-operated flights. That means travelers now have even more options for booking award flights to South America and even more uses for their Virgin points. Here are the details we know so far about this expanded partnership.

JT Genter

More Details on Choice–Radisson Merger: You May Have Higher Status Than Before!

August 10, 2023 2

The merger of Radisson Rewards Americas into Choice Privileges is complete, but there were a few outstanding questions. Given that the programs had different points expiration policies and different thresholds for earning status tiers, how would the integration work for these elements? What would happen to your points and to your former elite status from Radisson Rewards Americas?

Sam Helmy

Kenya Airways Introduces New Asante Loyalty Program

July 4, 2023 0

Kenya Airways recently launched a new in-house frequent flyer program: Asante Rewards. It will ultimately be available to members as an alternative to Kenya Airways' partnership with Air France-KLM's Flying Blue. Here's what travelers should know about this new program — and some big unknowns that need clarified.

Max Prosperi