Frequent Flyer & Loyalty Program News.

New York (AirGuide - Frequent Flyer & Loyalty Program News) May 31, 2009

Air Pacific, Alaska Airlines

Fiji-based Air Pacific and Alaska Airlines announced they have entered into a new codeshare agreement and expanded frequent-flier partnership. The new partnership allows members to earn and redeem miles on Air Pacific flights to the South Pacific and beyond. The airlines also announced they have established a codeshare agreement for service between Fiji and Vancouver, British Columbia, via Los Angeles on Alaska-operated flights. May 26, 2009

AirTran Airways A+ Rewards

AirTran Airways announced that its frequent flier program, A+ Rewards, has begun trading on loyalty program management site Points.com's Global Points Exchange (GPX). This new partnership will give A+ Rewards members the opportunity to trade A+ credits with users in other participating programs on GPX. In addition, members can use the Points.com service to track their account balance alongside many of their other rewards programs. May 19, 2009

American Airlines AAdvantage

American Airlines, hoping to boost travel demand, said it was now allowing members of its frequent-flier program to redeem one-way flights for half the miles of a round-trip award. In the past, members of AAdvantage who only wanted to fly one-way had to use the full amount of miles that a round-trip would require. American also said consumers can now combine different types of awards on a single itinerary. The airline said in a statement that the overhaul of its frequent flier program gives customers more options. The US airline industry has been hard hit by the economic recession that has hurt travel demand. Earlier this month, American Airlines said its system traffic fell 4.7 percent during the month of April. A spokesman for United Airlines said his company was studying American's frequent-flier plan changes. AMR shares closed unchanged on Monday at USD$5.55 on the New York Stock Exchange. May 12, 2009

Avis Budget Group, Air Canada

Avis Budget Group announced that Avis and Budget have been exclusively selected as Air Canada's preferred worldwide car rental suppliers. Air Canada customers can now reserve a rental car from Avis or Budget with greater ease and convenience by shopping and selecting their Avis or Budget vehicle on aircanada.com. Air Canada customers will also enjoy special offers and benefits that will allow them to customize their car rental experience, including time-saving amenities such as where2[umlaut] GPS navigation, electronic toll collection solutions, a paperless alternative to rental receipts with e-Receipt, an automated car rental return process, and express rental service with Avis Preferred and Budget Fastbreak. May 27, 2009

Copa Airlines, SkyTeam

Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines plans to exit the SkyTeam alliance the same day as its long-time partner Continental Airlines - 24 October. May 27, 2009

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines is offering Delta SkyMiles and Northwest WorldPerks members 2,500 bonus miles for each flight segment purchased and flown on the Delta Shuttle between New York City and Boston or Washington, D.C. from May 26 through July 26, 2009. To participate in this offer, SkyMiles members must register at delta.com/shuttlebonus. WorldPerks members must register at nwa.com/offers/deltashuttle. The bonus is in addition to the standard 500 SkyMiles or WorldPerks earned for each Shuttle flight traveled. May 26, 2009

Hilton Hotels Hilton HHonors

Award: 1,000 bonus points Expires: 6/30/2009 Restrictions: Stay at participating Hilton family hotels and earn 1,000 bonus points per night. Registration required. To register, visit http://www.hiltonhhonors.com/1000bonuspoints May 12, 2009

InterContinental Priority Club Rewards

Award: triple points Expires: 7/31/2009 Restrictions: Book a weekend stay at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa; InterContinental The Clement Monterey; InterContinental Los Angeles Century City; InterContinental San Francisco or InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. Registration required. For information and to register, visit http://www.priorityclub.com/ictriple. May 12, 2009

InterContinental Priority Club Rewards

Award: up to 25,000 bonus points Expires: 8/19/2009 Restrictions: Stay at Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts and earn 1,000 bonus points per night (up to 25,000 points) when paying with a valid American Express Card. Plus, earn free golf equipment. Registration required. For information or to register, visit http://www.crowneplaza.com/getabettergame May 12, 2009

InterContinental Priority Club Rewards

Award: up to 16 points per dollar Expires: Ongoing Restrictions: Dine at participating Rewards Network restaurants in the U.S. To learn more or to register visit http://www.priorityclub.idine.com or call (800) 856-7462. May 12, 2009

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