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Qantas Frequent Flyers expand Philippine reach with Philippine Airlines Classic Rewards and new access to 15 island destinations

Qantas Frequent Flyers can now use Qantas Points to book Philippine Airlines Classic Reward seats at low Classic Reward rates. The partnership also adds access to 15 Philippine island destinations, supported by a reported 19% increase in Australian visitor arrivals to the Philippines.

2026-05-28T01:34:06.720865-07:00

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

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United–JetBlue Blue Sky: reciprocal MileagePlus and TrueBlue elite perks roll out

2026-05-14T10:55:50.146866-07:00

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

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Qantas Frequent Flyers expand Philippine reach with Philippine Airlines Classic Rewards and new access to 15 island destinations Qantas Frequent Flyers can now use Qantas Points to book Philippine Airlines Classic Reward seats at low Classic Reward rates. The partnership also adds access to 15 Philippine island destinations, supported by a reported 19% increase in Australian visitor arrivals to the Philippines.

2026-05-28T01:34:06.720865-07:00

Qantas Frequent Flyers expand Philippine reach with Philippine Airlines Classic Rewards and new access to 15 island destinations

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United–JetBlue Blue Sky: reciprocal MileagePlus and TrueBlue elite perks roll out United MileagePlus and JetBlue TrueBlue have launched reciprocal elite benefits under the Blue Sky partnership, extending priority boarding, extra legroom seating, and free checked bags to eligible members traveling on either network. The change follows broader Blue Sky commercialization and comes as the carriers’ tie-up faces ongoing legal scrutiny.

2026-05-14T10:55:50.146866-07:00

United–JetBlue Blue Sky: reciprocal MileagePlus and TrueBlue elite perks roll out

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi Fiji Airways and Canada’s WestJet have signed a new codeshare agreement set to begin service in May 2026. It will cover international travel between Nadi and Vancouver, alongside domestic connections within Canada, aiming to expand one-stop itineraries across the South Pacific and Canada.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity American, Delta and United have indicated they have no objection to Philippine Airlines’ proposed codeshare expansion with Alaska Airlines. The plan would connect PAL’s transpacific flying to Alaska’s domestic U.S. network, broadening passenger itinerary options while navigating any remaining US regulatory review steps.

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

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DAT signs first codeshare with Lufthansa to funnel regional Denmark/central-Europe traffic via Frankfurt and Munich Denmark’s DAT (DX) has signed its first-ever codeshare agreement with Lufthansa, linking DAT’s Central Europe regional network to hub connections at Frankfurt International and Munich. The partnership is designed to extend onward travel options by integrating DAT’s routes with Lufthansa’s intercontinental connectivity at both hubs.

2026-05-11T04:46:56.487368-07:00

DAT signs first codeshare with Lufthansa to funnel regional Denmark/central-Europe traffic via Frankfurt and Munich

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Gulf Air and Beond strike “strategic” commercial tie-up aimed at expanding premium leisure connectivity via Bahrain Gulf Air has unveiled a “strategic” partnership with premium leisure carrier Beond in Bahrain, positioning the tie-up to extend network connectivity for leisure travelers. The announcement links Gulf Air’s Middle East gateway role to Beond’s leisure distribution and service model, using Bahrain as the coordination point.

2026-05-06T01:01:06.613845-07:00

Gulf Air and Beond strike “strategic” commercial tie-up aimed at expanding premium leisure connectivity via Bahrain

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JetBlue adds TrueBlue redemptions for China Airlines interline partnership JetBlue is expanding its interline relationship with China Airlines by enabling reciprocal TrueBlue point redemptions across both carriers’ networks. The update adds new ways for members to use loyalty rewards to travel to and through Asia via China Airlines connections.

2026-04-29T15:04:27.142236-07:00

JetBlue adds TrueBlue redemptions for China Airlines interline partnership

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Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia launch codeshare linking Abu Dhabi with Siem Reap (via Phnom Penh) Etihad Airways has signed and launched a codeshare agreement with Air Cambodia, enabling passengers to book travel from Abu Dhabi to Siem Reap in Cambodia via Phnom Penh on a single ticket, with through-checked baggage. The partnership is positioned to expand Etihad’s Southeast Asia network.

2026-04-29T06:46:59.093431-07:00

Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia launch codeshare linking Abu Dhabi with Siem Reap (via Phnom Penh)

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Qantas Frequent Flyers expand Philippine reach with Philippine Airlines Classic Rewards and new access to 15 island destinations

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

United–JetBlue Blue Sky: reciprocal MileagePlus and TrueBlue elite perks roll out

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

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