Southwest is offering a 2-for-1 frequent-flier promotion for Rapid Rewards members who fly paid long-distance flights on the carrier, according to webflyer.com. Now through Nov. 15, customers who fly two trips of at least 1,250 miles will earn a free…
Another frequent-flier deal worth calling attention too is not brand new but is still worth noting. Both American and United have reduced the miles needed for a short-haul award ticket to 15,000. Normally, 25,000 miles would be needed for a…
JetBlue is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Pittsburgh by giving away free flights. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that JetBlue, hoping to improve its market share here, announced a ‘gift’ today of free travel to any Pittsburgh-area resident who books a…
Add American to the list of airlines that are shortening the lifespan of miles held in customers’ frequent-flier accounts. The Dallas Morning News (free registration) writes that members of AA’s frequent-flier program will lose their miles if they do not…
US Airways customers can now earn and redeem miles on flights operated by new partner Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways will fly from New York to Qatar beginning this month and from Washington starting in July….
With travelers earning airline miles more ways than ever, Reuters writes that U.S. airlines now risk paying a high price as the mileage in their customers’ accounts skyrockets. Airlines have awarded more than 19 trillion frequent flier miles over the…
Northwest and Taiwan’s China Airlines announced today that they have entered into a frequent-flier partnership. The agreement -– to be phased in through the summer –- will include reciprocal frequent-flier benefits and lounge access. Upgrades to electronic ticketing and the…