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Friday, August 3, 2018

Why American Airlines Cards are Being Forced to Compete Against Each Other With Bigger Bonuses and more...

Having more than one bank issuing credit cards for American Airlines is working out great for consumers, because Citibank and Barclays are forced to compete for our business. They weren't supposed to have to compete. Barclays gets exclusivity ...

Why American Airlines Cards are Being Forced to Compete Against Each Other With Bigger Bonuses and more...


Why American Airlines Cards are Being Forced to Compete Against Each Other With Bigger Bonuses

Having more than one bank issuing credit cards for American Airlines is working out great for consumers, because Citibank and Barclays are forced to compete for our business.

They weren't supposed to have to compete. Barclays gets exclusivity marketing on American Airlines flights and in the airport (but not within 100 feet of an American Airlines Admirals Club, where Citi has exclusivity). Citibank gets everywhere else.

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Teen Tried to Steal American Airlines Regional Jet. He Wanted to Fly to a Rap Concert.

Though the teen had absolutely no experience piloting any aircraft, he told police that he "didn't think there was much more to [it] than pushing buttons and pulling levers."

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Aeroplan Announces They’ll Partner With Porter Airlines

This gives Aeroplan an airline partner, but Porter Airlines is no Air Canada. They operate of a fleet of 29 Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 turboprops with 74 seats. They fly to 16 destinations in Canada and 7 in the United States (although half a dozen of their routes are seasonal). And it doesn't appear that they'd even be the exclusive frequent flyer program for Porter, which presumably will continue to operate the VIPorter program.

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Air Canada’s Offer to Buy Aeroplan Was Rejected (But a Deal May Still Happen)

Air Canada wants to buy back the Aeroplan program, which is spun off into a separate company. The program is owned by Aimia, which also owns 49% of Aeromexico's frequent flyer program. Either Aimia sells Aeroplan back, or Air Canada starts its own new program in July 2020.

Air Canada and its bank partners in the deal had offered $250 million plus assumption of the program's liabilities. They had raised their offer to $325 million. Aimia was willing to sell, but they wanted $450 million.

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Good American Airlines Business Class Award Space to Europe

American AAdvantage miles are tough to use for actually flying American. That's changed somewhat over the past 9 months as American has opened up greater connecting availability in coach and also loosened its routing rules for domestic awards. But premium cabin international travel on American's own flights remains challenging.

That's why I highlight when even modest international business class award space opens up. When it does, it's time to jump.

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Earn 105,000 Points: New Biggest-Ever IHG Rewards Club Card Offer

Wow. I definitely didn't see this coming. Chase has launched a 100,000 point initial offer for the IHG® Rewards Club Premier Credit Card.

The card is worth getting for the signup bonus. It's worth keeping for 4th night free on points redemptions and the annual free night which is worth well more than the card's $89 annual fee. And reports are it's not subject to '5/24'.

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Discounted Hawaii, Mexico and Malaysia Business Class Awards and New Revenue-Based Program

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.

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New Starwood Luxury Card Launch Date is August 23

When I spoke with Marriott's head of loyalty David Flueck last month he told me that the new premium American Express card wouldn't launch until 'a few days after' the new program went into effect on August 18th.

American Express shared with me today that the official launch date for that card will be August 23. Both for existing cards, and for the new card then, we have an interesting brief window.

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Aeroplan Now in Talks With oneworld

Air Canada spun off its frequent flyer program Aeroplan into a separate company. Aimia owns Aeroplan along with other loyalty programs including a 49% stake in Aeromexico's Club Premier.

Last year Air Canada announced they weren't going to renew their exclusive partnership with Aeroplan after their 15 year deal expires at the end of June 2020. Now Aeroplan is confirming partnership discussions with oneworld .

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