Simple Flying - Loyalty

How Does The British Airways Executive Club Work?

Charlotte Seet — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:30:12 GMT

Like most long-standing legacy carriers worldwide, flag carrier British Airways has a notable frequent flyer program known as the British Airways Executive Club, sometimes just known as the Club. Ringing true to its rather luxurious name, all Club members are promised numerous travel benefits and other types of perks when joining this program.

Velocity: Everything You Need To Know About Virgin Australia's Frequent Flyer Program

Nicole Kylie — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:45:12 GMT

Numerous airlines offer loyalty programs with which you can accrue points (or ‘miles’) based on your air travel spending. Typically, these memberships open doors to exclusive benefits and the points accumulated can be exchanged for complimentary flights, discounted tickets, or upgrades. One such loyalty program is Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer scheme.

Worth Knowing: Examining Some Of The Drawbacks Of Frequent Flyer Programs

Sydney Orpano — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:45:12 GMT

Frequent flyer programs have been around for decades, aiming to incentivize travelers' loyalty to their preferred airline. These programs offer a range of benefits, including free checked baggage, complimentary upgrades, lounge access, priority boarding, and the ability to use earned miles to pay for flights. However, there are some possible downsides travelers should consider.

Aeroplan Now Lets You Earn Frequent Flyer Points For Being Healthy

Channing Reid — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:00:12 GMT

Air Canada’s frequent flyer program is partnering with Manulife, an international financial services and insurance group, to offer more ways to earn points. The multi-year partnership will allow millions of Canadians enrolled in Manulife Group Benefits to earn Aeroplan points by engaging in healthy activities.

oneworld Opens Its 1st Alliance Operated Lounge In Seoul Incheon Airport

Molly Russell — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:11:29 GMT

Passengers travelling with a oneworld allied airline from Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN) have a chic new space to relax before departure. Located in Terminal 1, the exclusively oneworld branded lounge offers an expansive and stylish layout created in development with Swissport and its Aspire Lounge team.

Not Just Flying: How To Earn Avios Without Leaving The Ground

Justin Hayward — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 22:45:12 GMT

Avios is the currency of British Airways Executive Club as well as several other airlines. The most obvious way to earn Avios is from flying - with British Airways plus other partner airlines, including all oneworld alliance members. There are many other ways to earn Avios too, and combining these into the same account can really speed earning. With the change to earning Avios based on ticket price (rather than distance and booking code), these alternative earning methods are more useful than ever.

Explained: How To Quickly Earn Elite Airline Status

Justin Hayward — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 22:30:12 GMT

Elite status comes with many valuable benefits for frequent travelers. These, of course, vary significantly between airlines and loyalty programs, but include complimentary upgrades, lounge access, bonus points or miles, and more. Earning higher status levels can take time, and a lot of flying, but there are some shortcuts that can make it quicker with some airlines. We look here at a few common themes across many loyalty programs.

How To Upgrade To Emirates First Class On Your Next Flight

Nicole Kylie — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:45:12 GMT

Emirates is renowned the world over for its luxurious travel experience, across all classes. For those seeking the epitome of air travel luxury, Emirates’ first class is an obvious choice.

What Upgrades Is Frontier Airlines Making To Its Loyalty Program This Year?

Joshua Kupietzky — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:45:12 GMT

Frontier Miles is Frontier Airlines' loyalty program. Over the past few years, significant improvements have allowed them to compete head-to-head with fellow low-cost carriers Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Airlines, becoming popular among budget-minded travelers. On Thursday, January 11, Denver-based low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines announced that changes to its Frontier Miles loyalty program are live. Many alterations to the program are being introduced – all of which are beneficial for members.

Best US Airport Lounge? Chase Opens New Space At LaGuardia Airport

Channing Reid — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:08:54 GMT

Chase Bank opened a stunning new lounge at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on Tuesday, featuring an array of amenities and VIP touches. Spanning across nearly 22,000 square feet, the space is the bank’s largest lounge to date.