14 May, 2024
Norwegian and Strawberry agree on jointly owned loyalty company
08 May, 2024
Turkish Airlines' loyalty programme does tie up with travel tech company utu
17 April, 2024
British Airways Executive Club members can book flights for £1
16 April, 2024
Velocity Frequent Flyer amps up Points possibilities with new AGL partnership
Velocity Frequent Flyer and one of Australia’s leading energy retailers, AGL Energy, have entered into a new strategic partnership giving millions of Australians the opportunity to earn Velocity Points through electricity and gas plans.The partnership will benefit eligible new and existing residential AGL customers who make the switch to the ‘AGL Velocity offer’^, opening up a new way for members to boost their Velocity Points balance and turn their energy plans into holidays.
09 April, 2024
Qantas Frequent Flyers will have access to over 20 million more reward seats
22 March, 2024
American Airlines enhances inflight connectivity and entertainment, will introduce AAdvantage redemption
- AAdvantage® members will soon be able to use their miles in even more ways with a new option to redeem for Wi-Fi on board.
- All customers can enjoy ad-sponsored Wi-Fi available across 100% of American’s Viasat domestic narrowbody fleet.
- Regional high-speed Wi-Fi installations kick off this summer, bringing high-speed Wi-Fi to nearly 500 dual-class regional aircraft.
- New inflight content and specially curated channels further enhance entertainment offerings.
06 March, 2024
Reimagining Loyalty to Forge Deeper Connections in a World of Choice Overload
Loyalty strategies are undergoing a period of transformation in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace as brands vie for the attention of consumers amid an ever-increasing number of loyalty programmes.
IAG Loyalty report ‘Reimagining Loyalty to Engage Today’s Consumers’ looks at how brands can build emotional connections, simplify reward experience and extend value across customer journey.
Expert insights from senior figures at Sainsbury’s, Finnair and IHG One Rewards confirm a “golden age of loyalty”.
26 February, 2024
Emirates Skywards announces exclusive, multi-year partnership with Visa
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has announced an exclusive, multi-year strategic partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.
The new partnership with Visa will strengthen collaboration between Emirates Skywards and co-brand issuer partners across the GCC; enable the loyalty programme to work more closely with its partners on personalization and data-driven decision making; improve digitization and innovation; and increase opportunities for more personalised rewards and products on co-brand card propositions.
Strategic partnership between two global brands
One of the world’s most valued loyalty programmes
13 February, 2024
WestJet Group refinances majority of existing term loan facility secured by WestJet Rewards loyalty program and WestJet's brand
26 January, 2024
TD and Air Canada celebrate the 10th anniversary of Aeroplan partnership with a compilation of the top travel trends for 2024
For more than a decade TD has offered TD Aeroplan co-brand credit cards helping Canadians earn Aeroplan points and get to their travel goals faster
For more than a decade TD has offered TD Aeroplan co-brand credit cards helping Canadians earn Aeroplan points and get to their travel goals faster
TD Aeroplan credit cardholders have travelled to over 1,800 destinations worldwide with Air Canada and 45+ partners2Aeroplan members earned over 300 billion Aeroplan points on TD Aeroplan credit cards1
Going Further, Staying Longer: Travellers are checking more off their bucket list with long stays at more far-off destinations like Thailand, Australia and Singapore. They’re investing more, but also using features, like Aeroplan’s a 4th Night Free, to make extended stays more affordable.Chasing Stars: Moments in pop culture are influencing destination choices. Whether they’re jet setting off to an arena concert or visiting the shoot location of their favourite hotel-based drama series, show business inspiration is bringing travellers to a wider range of destinations.
10 January, 2024
The American Airlines AAdvantage program continues to lead the travel rewards industry in 2024
“There has never been a better time to be a member in the award-winning AAdvantage program. American has built a travel rewards program that’s simple and rewarding for everyone,” said Scott Chandler, American’s Senior Vice President of Loyalty and Revenue Management. “We have one goal in mind: offer the best loyalty rewards program, unmatched. This means delivering true value for our members through rewards and the best experiences based on their engagement in the program.”
Throughout the new program year beginning March 1, 2024, American Airlines will continue to enhance the program so that loyalty with American goes even further for AAdvantage® members. Visit aa.com/programchanges to learn more about these updates and when they begin.
Earning made easy: AAdvantage® members have so many ways to earn miles and Loyalty Points
An AAdvantage® membership is your best travel companion. With recent additions to the AAdvantage® program like AAdvantage HotelsTM and AAdvantage EventsTM, members have more opportunities to earn rewards faster. And coming soon, members can earn miles when they pay with cash to upgrade to a premium cabin.
American is also adding a new Loyalty Point Reward choice: Get additional Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage® status, starting at the 15,000 Loyalty Point Reward level.
Loyalty Points needed to reach AAdvantage status and Loyalty Point Reward levels will stay the same for the upcoming qualification year. The status qualification year for 2024 begins on March 1, 2024, and runs through February 28, 2025. The breakdown of status and reward levels are on aa.com.
31 October, 2023
Aeroplan earns top honours with Canada's Choice 2023 Travel Loyalty Awards
Top Airline Loyalty Program (Aeroplan)Top Overall Travel Rewards Credit Card (TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite card)Top Airline Credit Card (TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite card)Top Ultra Premium Credit Card (TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card)
19 October, 2023
Delta shares modifications, new benefits to SkyMiles loyalty program
Here’s a rundown of the changes and new program features:
Diamond Medallion Status: $28,000 MQDs (down from $35,000)Platinum Medallion Status: $15,000 MQDs (down from $18,000)Gold Medallion Status: $10,000 MQDs (down from $12,000)Silver Medallion Status: $5,000 MQDs (down from $6,000)
16 October, 2023
American Airlines introduces AAdvantage Business, a simple and rewarding program for businesses and their travellers
28 September, 2023
JR Technologies and IAG Loyalty partner to provide a multi-product retailing solution to the airline industry
The industry-first B2C solution incorporates modern airline retailing concepts, creating a better transaction experience and boosting revenue
13 September, 2023
Aeroplan Introduces Fourth Night Free Hotel Offer for all Aeroplan Credit Cardholders
- New offer allows all Aeroplan Credit Cardholders to enjoy a free hotel night for every four-night consecutive stay booked with points
- Aeroplan is the first loyalty program to offer unlimited Fourth Night Free benefits to both Canadian and U.S. Credit Cardholders
- Offer available to all Aeroplan co-brand Credit Cardholders
Starting today, an Aeroplan Credit Card gets you more out of your vacation — with a free night for every four-night consecutive stay booked with points. With the launch of its latest hotel rewards extension, Aeroplan becomes the first airline rewards loyalty program credit card to offer an unlimited Fourth Night Free offer to credit cardholders in Canada and the U.S., making it the go-to travel rewards program for more than just flights.
"When we launched HotelSavers last year, we set out to build a best-in-class hotel rewards lineup to match our best-in-class flight rewards," said Scott O'Leary, Vice President, Loyalty and Product at Air Canada. "With this unlimited Fourth Night Free offer, our members can now stay longer with their Aeroplan points, taking their travel budgets even further."
Aeroplan Credit Cardholders can choose from hundreds of thousands of stays for every budget from major hotel brands. With no cap or blackouts, credit cardholders can stack free nights when they book more with points, and those booking a four-night consecutive stay will only need to redeem Aeroplan points for three nights. For an eight-night consecutive stay, credit cardholders need only redeem Aeroplan points for six nights. Aeroplan's Fourth Night Free offer calculates savings based on the average points cost of all four nights for maximum value.
17 August, 2023
Finnair to move its loyalty programme to Avios in 2024.
19 July, 2023
British Airways making changes to how customers can collect Avios .......
The way British Airways Executive Club Members collect Avios is transforming from 18 October 2023, offering Members a transparent, consistent and simplified way to collect Avios
Under the new collection model, Members can earn up to nine Avios per £1 spent, depending on their Tier status
From the same date, additional enhancements will allow Members to collect Avios on ancillary purchases, such as upgrades and pre-paid seat selection
Blue members will receive 6 Avios per qualifying* £1 spentBronze members will receive 7 Avios per qualifying £1 spentSilver members will receive 8 Avios per qualifying £1 spentGold members will receive 9 Avios per qualifying £1 spentThis new model will also apply to flights marketed by Iberia**.
10 May, 2023
JetBlue launches new TrueBlue loyalty programme
“As JetBlue grows, we maintain our commitment to delivering innovative programmes and products that provide our customers withgreat service and low fares, which is why we are thrilled to launch the new TrueBlue loyalty programme,” said Jayne O’Brien, head of marketing and loyalty, JetBlue. “The new TrueBlue comes at the perfect time as we prepare not only to become a bigger JetBlue, but a travel partner that brightens all aspects of the journey by offering our customers more choices, perks and ways to earn rewards.”
“JetBlue is continuing our legacy of disrupting travel for the better with unique, customer-first programmes such as the new TrueBlue,” said Christopher Buckner, vice president of loyalty and partnerships, JetBlue. “The new TrueBlue redefines what it means to be a loyalty programme by offering new and exciting perks to more customers, as well as providing more ways to attain perks and status.”
“We’re excited that our travel sites Paisly.com and JetBlue Vacations are fully integrated into the new TrueBlue so that members can rack up rewards along their journey—when booking flights and beyond,” said Andres Barry, president, of JetBlue Travel Products. “Moving forward, when a customer books a car rental or activity on Paisly, or a flight + cruise or hotel package with JetBlue Vacations, they will earn TrueBlue points towards their next trip and earn tiles to get them closer to one of their next Perks You Pick."
02 May, 2023
Aeroplan partners with Uber Eats Canada
Launch offer: 5X Aeroplan points on their next grocery or retail delivery order with Uber Eats from May 3 until May 31;New 250-point monthly bonus: Members will earn an additional 250 bonus Aeroplan points when completing an eligible ride (premium or airport ride), a restaurant food delivery order of $40* or more, and an eligible order from the Grocery or Retail section through Uber and Uber Eats in the same calendar month, every month – an Uber hat trick!New eater bonus: 1,000 bonus Aeroplan points when members open their first Uber Eats account, and complete their first eligible order from the Restaurant, Retail, or Grocery sections in the Uber Eats app;