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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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No KrisFlyer elite miles on Virgin Atlantic flights

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I just received a communication from Singapore Airlines informing that starting 1 July 2016, KrisFlyer members will not be able to earn any KrisFlyer élite miles on Virgin Atlantic operated flights between the Americas and Europe. You are although eligible to earn KrisFlyer élite miles on the rest of Virgin Atlantic’s non-transatlantic flight network. Do…

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Garuda switches London Heathrow flight to Singapore

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Starting 31st March 2016, Garuda Indonesia has started flying direct 5 times a week (every other day except Monday and Friday) from Singapore to London (Heathrow) one way basis. The airline has done this due to the ongoing runway issues at the Jakarta airport which limits the take-off weight from the airport. The airlines 77-300ERs are…

Air France and PayPal partner to make buying tickets seamless

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Air France is not really known as a very creative driven airline. Its a title that usually goes to its partner KLM who have brought in unique customer focussed initiatives like 24/7 twitter support in  multiple languages, find your seat mate and many more. But this time Air France has taken a leaf out that…

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American and Delta to scrap the interline agreement

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Delta and American have decided to end their interline agreement that allowed them to put their passengers on each other’s flights during irregular operations (IRROPS) situations. With this change, now passengers of two of the biggest airlines have reduced number of options available to them for being accommodated onto other flights. Not only is this…

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Singapore Airlines A350 starts taking shape

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Airbus has been all gung ho about their A350 production plans. As of now it’s only their launch customer, Qatar Airways that flies the A350 and very soon Vietnam Airlines and TAM will be taking the delivery of its own. One Mile at a Time reviewed the A350 including the inaugural flight and you can…

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Free 500 miles for joining LeClub Accor Club Hotels loyalty program

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LeClub Accor Hotels the loyalty program of the Accor hotel chain which contain of some very trendy brands like Sofitel, Novotel and Pullman is running a promotion whereby anyone who signs up for a new account and sets the earning preference as converting of hotel stay points directly to Delta or Air Canada Aeroplan miles…

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Malaysia Airlines and Air France to launch new A380 services

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Malaysia Airlines is planning to start its A380 service from KL-London Heathrow from 2nd July 2012, As per the information provided at Airlineroute.net The 503 seater aircraft will be operating 3 times a week service initially and switch to daily service from 15th August 2012. The reservation for the same is open and the schedule…

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China Southern to get its A380 on October 14

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China Southern is on its way to become the first Chinese carrier to get the Airbus A380 this month, The official event is scheduled for October 14 at Airbus headquarters at Toulouse, France. The airline plans to operate the aircraft domestically on the Beijing-Guangzhou route from October 18 and then switch it over to Beijing-Shanghai…