Grant Martin, Skift
The new partnership in the works between Delta and Latam may drastically affect the way that Oneworld and SkyTeam loyalists shift their business. But there's still no timeline for when any changes will happen.
1 day ago
Grant Martin, Skift
The loyalty linkage between Alaska and American hasn't been particularly fluid these last few years. Now it's getting even harder to take advantage of the partnership.
1 week ago
Grant Martin, Skift
If anyone was hoping to see change on the horizon for Marriott's Bonvoy program, which has suffered its fair share of integration and IT issues, it doesn't seem to be on the road map. At Skift Global Forum in New York City, Marriott's chief financial officer practically doubled down on its future.
3 weeks ago
Grant Martin, Skift
It's getting even harder to not be loyal to United Airlines if you are a frequent traveler in Denver.
4 weeks ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Premium Rewards isn't going to change the world as a loyalty program, but it is going to entice business from a new set of travelers. And that might be exactly what Silvercar needs right now.
1 month ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Avianca Brasil, the smaller regional cousin of Avianca Colombia, will leave the alliance on September 1. While some regional passengers may notice the lapse in service deeper in Brazil, most international travelers to the country won't notice the vacuum.
2 months ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Marriott's new pricing structure will help it better control inventory during high and low seasons — but as a result, some travelers may find it harder to find deals on their favorite vacation properties.
2 months ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Marriott's new dynamic pricing will make award nights more expensive for those who can only travel during peak season. Those with some flexibility in their schedules, however, may be in for a treat.
2 months ago
Grant Martin, Skift
This partnership is good news for United's most frequent customers. But will the deal between Clear and United enable the tech company to get a leg up on TSA PreCheck's dominance?
2 months ago
Grant Martin, Skift
New tools geared for driving engagement at Hilton have created strong growth in its loyalty program. But does Marriott also get part of the credit?
3 months ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Could the end of the era of high award taxes and fees at British Airways be nigh? A new trial from the carrier is pushing the fees down on some award seats to only £1.
3 months ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Delta's strategy now appears to be driving loyalty in a different way: Instead of flying on the carrier because of SkyMiles, passengers simply want to fly on a better product.
3 months ago
