List of Airline Alliances (updated March 17, 2016)
The list of airline alliances needs an update from last time. Most of the changes came with the main airline affiliates (which I identified below in bullet format).
Star Alliance
How to Best Use Aeroplan on Star Alliance
When we’re out collecting those Aeroplan miles, it sounds great when we redeemed enough for a free flight across the world. However, this isn’t always the case. A free ticket definitely sounds like a great rewards, but not if those taxes and surcharges end up costing you half a ticket if you were to purchase it.
List of Airline Alliances (updated August 2, 2015)
This is a list of all the members in all the different airline alliances, Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam. Signing up for loyalty program per airline alliance can help maximize your points portfolio, as well as alleviate the expiry dates and blackout dates issue.
Alternatives to Aeroplan
Today’s post was inspired by all the comments provided in two recent posts entitled: Aeroplan Membership Growing Faster Than Available Reward Seats and IdeaWorks Rewards Seat Availability Rankings. The comments got me thinking about writing a post about alternatives to Aeroplan….
[AIRLINE] United Airlines Destinations Departing from Canada (updated March 3, 2015)
There have been a few changes to the departing United Airlines flights out of Canada from last time. Keep in mind that United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance, which Air Canada is a part of.
[AIRLINE] United Airlines Destinations Departing from Canada (updated November 6, 2014)
United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance, which Air Canada is a part of. So when you use your Aeroplan points to redeem for a reward flight, I would strongly consider flying with United Airlines, because of the lower tax…
[TRAVEL] Update to Airline Alliances (August 2, 2014)
I have written about my airline portfolio and explained that I generally earn the points of at least one airline per alliance. There are several reasons for this diversification. I never know which airline is going to give me the best…
Air Canada (Aeroplan) | American Airlines (AAdvantage) | British Airways (Executive Club - Avios) | Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles) | Oneworld | SkyTeam | Star Alliance | Travel
What’s Currently in my Airline Portfolio in the Year 2014
The rules of the points game is constantly evolving, especially when airline loyalty programs have significant changes to their earning and reward structures. I have always talked about diversification. So today, I will explain how I have structured my airline points’ portfolio.
[TRAVEL] Update to Airline Alliances (updated May 11, 2014)
We previously wrote a posting about flying with airline alliances. I continue to believe that you should always consider all the options that airline alliances have to offer. If you collect Aeroplan points because you are based in Canada and…
Airports | Oneworld | SkyTeam | Star Alliance | Travel
[AIRPORT] Knowing your Local Airports can Help you Maximize your Rewards
When it comes to maximizing the value of your points, it is important to know what flights are offered at your local airport. But first, you need to determine what type of spender and traveller you are. Are you a…