Could 2012 be a sad year for the Star Alliance? Well looks like it, Star has lost some of it’s shine and could be more on the way?

The hard times for star started when Lufthansa sold off British Midland International (bmi) to their european rival IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia; One World Member airlines. It looks like this sale will go thru, but there is a chance that the UK government might rule this would be a monopoly. Star really wanted Lufthansa to ...

Starting 01 February, 2012, American will re-introduce free beer and wine in economy class on their flights between the US and Asia, Europe, and select markets in South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay). Gary wonders if such a move is necessary. So do I.

First, let's be realistic--no one is going to fly on American Airlines because they now offer free wine and beer (not even free cocktails...). As odd as it sounds to a frequent flyers like me, most consumers look for the ...

In this week's frequent flyer travel podcast we discuss the recent airline news and changes many airline mileage programs including:

US Airways 100% mile bonus is backUnited and Continental get single operating certicateDelta selling MQMBritish Airways miles devaluationMore fuel surcharges for Aeroplan
US Airways raises price on purchased miles againBen summarized the devaluation of American Express rewards pointsAs an alternative mileage card the Ink Bold with ...

Just a few days ago I speculated that I would likely save my British Airways miles rather than burn them on trips I really did not need to take purely for the sake of flying. Brad rightfully questioned my decision in the comments section, but I still did not see a compelling need to fly down to Easter Island on LAN or book a flight in Cathay Pacific first class to Bali just for the experience. But then I slept on it...

By yesterday morning, doubts were swirling in my mind. Sure, next ...

Note: I'm still very much enjoying my vacation in New Zealand.  Sorry for the lack of new content lately.  I will have an extensive trip report coming soon.

 

Due to the upcoming changes in the British Airways Executive Club, I wanted to redeem my British Airways miles while I can still maximize their value.  Not everyone is a anxious about this as I am, but this is the route I have gone down.  I'm a very infrequent OneWorld alliance traveler, and all ...

With the extinction of British Airways' Executive Club days away and a steep devaluation of BA miles feared for North American flyers in the new and still secret "Avios" program, I face a personal dilemma. Should I spend my miles now?

I have been absolutely swamped with award clients over the last few days wanting to use their BA points before 16 November, primarily to book trips to South American on LAN (80K miles r/t in business class from North America) and trips to Asia on Cathay ...