Book 2 for the price of 1: Frontier Airlines launches companion pass for elite status members
The U.S. airline industry’s newest companion pass just launched, allowing passengers to purchase a ticket and bring a friend or family member along for free (though you’ll need to pay the associated taxes and fees). Frontier Airlines went live with its new buy-one, get-one perk for frequent flyers who qualify
How can airlines leverage offer, order, settlement and delivery to drive revenue?
The launch of the New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in 2012 was intended to “modernize airline retailing.” The idea was that instead of selling seats, airlines would create dynamically-generated product offers in response to market conditions and shopping patterns. Booking classes and fare
American Airlines unveils newest route from Los Angeles to Australia
American Airlines is planning to fly Down Under with a second route from its West Coast hub this winter. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier on Monday announced it will launch nonstop service this December from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) in Australia. It’ll be the carrier’s
New award redemption opportunities: Alaska partners with Philippine Airlines
Alaska Airlines has a new global airline partner that will allow its Mileage Plan members to redeem miles on flights to and from destinations in the South Pacific, Asia, Australia and beyond. The Seattle-based carrier announced a new loyalty tie-up with Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines that’s
American Airlines adds 7 new routes from Chicago’s O’Hare
American Airlines is growing fast in Chicago. Next winter, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier will add seven new routes and increase flights on another 10 from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The move is seemingly the latest escalation in a renewed battle with United Airlines for the upper hand in
Alaska Airlines partners: How to earn Mileage Plan miles
Whether you’re a die-hard Alaska Mileage Plan member or occasionally use the program to book award flights, Alaska Airlines’ partners can provide excellent value. These partners unlock opportunities to earn and redeem Alaska miles without taking a flight or making a purchase with a cobranded Alaska credit card. Plus, since
Amadeus-Google partnership helps airlines with dynamic pricing
An alliance between Google and Amadeus might once have seemed strange, but the two companies have now partnered to help airlines with fare display on the search engine. While Amadeus has been working closely with Finnair on adopting continuous pricing for some time as part of its retail transformation, the
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is partnering with OpenAI to create and put into use advanced generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for the airline. The pair are working to create solutions that can interpret text, diagrams, videos and audio to help with customer servicing capabilities. The partnership will also improve operation efficiency
Book these Japan Airlines first-class awards using JetBlue points while they last
Earlier this week, it became possible to redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points for award seats on Japan Airlines, opening up potential sweet spots for traveling between the U.S. and Japan. While award availability in premium cabins for the first day or so the new functionality was live seemed to be limited
American Airlines plans May opening for Philly Flagship Lounge, reports big first-quarter loss
American Airlines’ new business-class lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is on track to open next month, the airline’s top executive confirmed Thursday. Philly’s Flagship Lounge is expected to open sometime in May, American CEO Robert Isom said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call. The premium outpost, which was first
