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A large airplane is parked on an airport tarmac at sunset. The sun is setting behind the aircraft, casting a warm glow. Ground crew members in high-visibility vests are working around the plane, and various airport vehicles are nearby. A jet bridge is connected to the aircraft on the right side.
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The Uncomfortable Truth: Airlines Are Addicted to Loyalty Programs, And It’s Both Their Salvation and Their Trap

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I’ve been watching the airline industry’s financial reports with fascination this year, and the numbers tell a story that should make every frequent flyer pause and think. No major U.S. network airline achieved a positive operating profit margin in 2024 from passenger transport alone. Let that sink in for a moment. The business of actually…

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Visa Inc.to buy Visa Europe for €21.2 bn

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Visa has finally managed to put the final piece of its payment network puzzle in place with the buyout of the bank owned payment cooperative Visa Europe. Back in early Visa was a payments processor that was owned worldwide by various banks which ensured that no one bank’s interest dominated the payments network to ensure a…

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Make the most of your credit card’s extended warranty

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Most of us are so focused on the earning capabilities of our credit cards that we sometimes end up forgetting the not so visible benefits of our cards. One such sweet benefit is the extended warranty on our qualifying purchases. Over the years I have personally had the credit card provided extended come to rescue…

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Dubai Airport ‘flash mob’ is a really cool way to promote their new card

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Dubai Airport recently launched the DXB Connect package product for travelers coming to Dubai or in transit, the package which consist of a prepaid travel card, a SIM card and discount coupons. The event which saw 55 dancers break into a well choreographed dance routine at the Sheikh Rashid Terminal has become an internet sensation…

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SAS Eurobonus points available at 40% discount

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Star Alliance member SAS is offering Eurobonus points at 40% discount. These points do not count towards upgrade to the higher membership level in the Eurobonus program. There is no limit as to how many you can Buy and Gift. The catch here is that to be able to buy or receive points, there need to…