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Articles tagged “frequent flier programs”

Airlines

How Frequent Flyer Programs Can Offer Some Relief to Struggling Airlines

Loyalty programs are one of the biggest assets at an airline. As bad as things are, the programs probably still have value that airlines can leverage for cash.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

How Frequent Flyer Programs Can Offer Some Relief to Struggling Airlines

Airlines

United May Still Lag Delta, American on Loyalty Revenue Even After New Credit Card Deal

United President Scott Kirby has a reputation for being a skilled negotiator. But because of a mistake by previous management, he had little leverage with JP Morgan Chase. That makes for tough contract renewal talks.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

United May Still Lag Delta, American on Loyalty Revenue Even After New Credit Card Deal

Airlines

JetBlue Is Betting New London Routes Will Boost Credit Card Revenue

JetBlue probably will never make the massive credit card revenue some of its peer airlines earn. But JetBlue can still make more money from its relationship with Barclays. It’ll be interesting to see how the partnership evolves.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

JetBlue Is Betting New London Routes Will Boost Credit Card Revenue

Airlines

Delta Expects to Make $7 Billion From Its Amex Credit Card Relationship by 2023. But How?

Delta's new contract with American Express should generate massive revenue. It's another sign Delta is trying to stay far ahead of its peer airlines.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Delta Expects to Make $7 Billion From Its Amex Credit Card Relationship by 2023. But How?

Airlines

It’s Getting Easier to Redeem Frequent Flyer Miles: New Study

It's becoming easier for travelers on many airlines to use frequent flyer miles. That's the good news. But many airlines are only making the cheapest award tickets available on flights where the cash fare is low. In many cases, that means airline miles aren't as valuable as before.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

It’s Getting Easier to Redeem Frequent Flyer Miles: New Study

Airlines

Why Your Airline Award Flight Is (Often) Not Exactly Free

Southwest doesn't care if you pay with points or cash. That's for good reason. Even if you pay with points, the airline often gets paid.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Why Your Airline Award Flight Is (Often) Not Exactly Free

Airlines

Should More Airlines Spin Off Their Loyalty Programs?

Joseph DeNardi, an analyst with Stifel, is passionate about his thesis — that airlines should sell their frequent flyer programs. Yes, an airline can make money doing so. But airlines that don't operate their own programs sometimes get into trouble. They have far less data about customers than their competitors. And in 2017, access to data is a big deal.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Should More Airlines Spin Off Their Loyalty Programs?

Airlines

Southwest and JetBlue Loyalty Plans Are Best for Free Domestic Tickets Says Study

Southwest and JetBlue might have the cheapest redemptions, but savvy frequent flyers generally still find more value in programs offered by American, Delta, and United.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Southwest and JetBlue Loyalty Plans Are Best for Free Domestic Tickets Says Study

Airlines

DOT Auditor: Government Should Scrutinize Frequent Flier Program Changes

When it comes to regulating frequent flier programs, the U.S. Department of Transportation has little authority.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

DOT Auditor: Government Should Scrutinize Frequent Flier Program Changes

Airlines

A New Strategy for Earning and Keeping Airline Elite Status in 2015

Next year’s traveler will need to be both diligent with their travel partner and smart with their wallet to hit their milestones – but as always with elite status, where there’s a will there’s a way.

Grant Martin, Skift | 9 years ago

A New Strategy for Earning and Keeping Airline Elite Status in 2015