Already at the end of last year, Miles & More customers were informed about the change in the guest rule for Star Alliance/Lufthansa lounges. The new rule states that all accompanying persons must now travel on the same flight... more
In June 2017, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates closed their airspace to Qatar due to political differences. Naturally, this blockade hit Qatar Airways very hard. Several times a day, wide-body aircraft flew between Dubai and... more
Since the beginning of December 2020, you will find a note in the Miles & More app regarding the lounge accompaniment of Star Alliance status holders. The new rule states that all accompanying persons must now travel on the... more
Korean Air has become the eleventh airline to receive a 5-star rating from Skytrax. It is of course debatable to what extent Skytrax’s rankings match reality, but on the whole the awards are rarely far from reality. Click here... more
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan status qualification criteria change slightly effective next year....
Actually, the new Miles & More status program should start in a few weeks. On the 1st of January 2021, status miles at Miles & More should be replaced by status points, there should be no complicated calculation by... more
Turkish Airline has announced that from the 1st of January 2021, there will be a charge for seat selection on Economy Class flights before online check-in opens (26 hours prior to departure). From 26 hours before departure, seat selection... more
Since recently, you can find a notice in the Miles & More app regarding lounge escorts for status holders. The new rule states that all accompanying persons must now travel on the same flight as the status customer in... more
Emirates has announced in a press release that it will again be offering a free hotel for longer layovers at Dubai airport from the 1st of December. The offer is aimed at all classes of service, provided there is... more
Korean Air & Asiana Merger
The indications of an intended merger of the two major South Korean airlines Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are becoming more and more concrete. Here you can read an article in The Korea Herald And here is a Reuters... more
Anyone planning to fly Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 First Class or A380 Suites Class until October 2021 will probably have to change their travel plans according to the current status. Singapore Airlines has initiated a sales stop, neither First... more
See how United Airlines will make it easier to achieve status next year...
Qatar Airways
In a press release Qatar Airways has announced that it has cancelled lounge access and free seat reservations in the low-cost Business Class fare category (booking class R). Unfortunately, Qatar Airways has not yet issued a concrete statement on... more
American Airlines AAdvantage
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Read about the latest changes to the American Airlines AAdvantage frequent flyer program...
Aegean Airlines Miles + Bonus
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Reach your Aegean Airlines Miles + Bonus Frequent Flyer status now even easier...
Qatar Airways has placed a large order for rapid tests from the pharmaceutical company Roche. The airline wants to start making rapid tests available to the general public before departure as early as mid-October. The results of the tests,... more
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