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JetBlue and United activate Blue Sky loyalty tie-up; earn-and-redeem goes live as award pricing disappoints

JetBlue and United have activated their Blue Sky loyalty partnership, letting TrueBlue and MileagePlus members earn and redeem points across both carriers as the first phase goes live. Early checks of award availability show markedly high pricing and limited value for cross‑carrier redemptions.

2025-10-23T05:56:53.925397-07:00

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American Airlines and Porter Airlines launch codeshare to deepen U.S.–Canada connectivity

2025-09-29T08:09:25.139078-07:00

PaxEx.Aero

United and JetBlue Launch Cross-Site Booking and Reciprocal Loyalty with Shared JFK/Newark Slots

2025-05-29T04:18:57.735476-07:00

Wall Street Journal

American Airlines to Launch Free Inflight Wi-Fi in 2026 for AAdvantage Members

2025-04-15T03:32:12.989596-07:00

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JetBlue and United activate Blue Sky loyalty tie-up; earn-and-redeem goes live as award pricing disappoints JetBlue and United have activated their Blue Sky loyalty partnership, letting TrueBlue and MileagePlus members earn and redeem points across both carriers as the first phase goes live. Early checks of award availability show markedly high pricing and limited value for cross‑carrier redemptions.

2025-10-23T05:56:53.925397-07:00

JetBlue and United activate Blue Sky loyalty tie-up; earn-and-redeem goes live as award pricing disappoints

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American and Citi launch mid‑tier Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard with 90,000‑mile welcome and Admirals Club passes American Airlines and Citi unveiled the mid‑tier Citi®/AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard, targeted at semi‑frequent travelers. The card features a large welcome bonus (reported 90,000 miles), four Admirals Club Globe passes and accelerated earning of AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points toward elite status.

2025-10-19T08:02:40.401431-07:00

American and Citi launch mid‑tier Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard with 90,000‑mile welcome and Admirals Club passes

PaxEx.Aero

JetBlue revamps Mosaic for 2026: family qualification added, lower-tier perks trimmed JetBlue will revamp its TrueBlue Mosaic elite program in 2026, adding a US-first family-qualification feature that lets members earn status through children’s travel while boosting earn rates. Top-tier elites gain lounge access and extra upgrade certificates, even as lower tiers lose some complimentary drinks and checked-bag allowances.

2025-10-16T11:10:37.576221-07:00

JetBlue revamps Mosaic for 2026: family qualification added, lower-tier perks trimmed

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United Q3 profit tops expectations as premium and loyalty revenue offset weaker unit fares; raises Q4 guidance United Airlines reported stronger-than-expected Q3 profits, driven by growth in premium cabins and loyalty revenue even as passenger revenue per ASM fell about 5% year‑on‑year. Management raised Q4 revenue guidance above Street estimates despite having trimmed its full‑year profit forecast earlier.

2025-10-15T13:32:42.636283-07:00

United Q3 profit tops expectations as premium and loyalty revenue offset weaker unit fares; raises Q4 guidance

The Points Guy

Alaska ends stopover and open‑jaw use for Atmos Rewards Companion Fare Atmos Rewards cardholders who earned the Companion Fare for Alaska or Hawaiian flights can no longer apply the benefit to itineraries featuring stopovers or open‑jaw routings. The restriction removes a previously available routing flexibility for companion tickets and changes redemption planning for affected cardholders.

2025-10-14T11:12:55.199067-07:00

Alaska ends stopover and open‑jaw use for Atmos Rewards Companion Fare

Runway Girl

Cathay Pacific to offer complimentary in‑flight Wi‑Fi to Cathay Gold across all cabins from 15 Nov 2025 Cathay Pacific will provide complimentary in‑flight Wi‑Fi to all Cathay Gold members across every cabin from 15 November 2025. Premium Economy members will get access through year‑end; First, Business and Diamond already have complimentary service, limited to one device at a time.

2025-10-11T19:28:17.255715-07:00

Cathay Pacific to offer complimentary in‑flight Wi‑Fi to Cathay Gold across all cabins from 15 Nov 2025

View from the Wing

Southwest to open premium lounges at Dallas Love Field and Chicago Midway; access via $500–$595 Chase co‑brand Southwest plans to open premium airport lounges at key hubs including Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Chicago Midway (MDW) and is testing a high‑end Chase co‑branded credit card with an access fee reported around $500–$595. The initiative pairs lounge real estate with a paid loyalty product to boost ancillary revenue.

2025-10-10T07:15:35.953406-07:00

Southwest to open premium lounges at Dallas Love Field and Chicago Midway; access via $500–$595 Chase co‑brand

Airline Economics

Qantas and Oman Air launch reciprocal frequent‑flyer accrual, opening new reward access to Europe Oman Air’s Sindbad and Qantas Frequent Flyer now offer reciprocal points and status‑credit accrual, letting members earn on each other’s flights. The partnership expands reward‑seat availability and route connectivity between Australia and Europe via Muscat, enhancing transit options through Oman.

2025-10-07T05:16:23.512339-07:00

Qantas and Oman Air launch reciprocal frequent‑flyer accrual, opening new reward access to Europe

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