Frequent Flyer Programmes
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Flying Blue Offers Up to 45% Discount on Purchased Miles
Flying Blue is back with up to 45% discount on miles. Depending on the amount of miles purchased you will receive a discount between 35% and 45% of your purchased amount. Buying from 4,000 to 20,000 miles you’ll get a 35% discount. If you decide to purchase between 22,000 and 48,000 miles the discount jumps…
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Marriott Bonvoy points on sale till June 23rd, 2026
Until June 23rd, 2026, Mario Bonvoy points are at a 30% discount. Members can purchase up to 150,000 points in the calendar year. However, if you are not signed up to the program, you will have to wait 30 days following your registration before you are eligible to buy points.
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Air New Zealand’s new frequent flyer program Koru is now live
Air New Zealand’s new frequent flyer program kicks into action and is now live. Koru replaces Airpoints after 35 years of service. The new loyalty program introduces a new tier at the top of the pyramid, with black status sitting on top of platinum, then gold, silver, and bronze. Miles and status points will be…
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The Complete Guide to Korean Air Skypass: Navigating the 2026 Monopoly
Korean Air buying out Asiana completely redesigned the aviation and loyalty landscape in South Korea. Skypass, the loyalty program, is changing fast and there’s a lot to keep up with. Table of Contents The Korean Air-Asiana Merger: Surviving the Monopoly The era of competition in the South Korean sky is over. As of late 2025, Korean…
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Flying Blue launches a monthly miles subscription: 4 tiers, pricing, and who it’s for
Flying Blue now sells miles via a monthly subscription. With four tiers, pricing can drop to 1.17¢ ($) per mile-and miles don’t expire while you stay subscribed. Here’s the math, the fine print, and who should avoid it.
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Emirates Auctions Skywards Platinum Status With Benefits Valid Up to 20 Years
The highest tier of an airline loyalty program is the dream of any frequent flyer. However getting to such status is not easy, it takes a lot of traveling and also some strategic planning. Emirates, this Christmas season, is putting up seats in its highest open tier up for auction. Here’s how Emirates‘ Platinum status…
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ITA Airways Volare Frequent Flyer Confirmed Until April 30th 2026
The first question that popped into mind when the EU commision gave the green light to Lufthansa taking over ITA Airways was, what will be of the Volare frequent flyer program? Volare has been ITA’s loyalty program since the airline was founded and will continue to be such at least for some time more. Update…
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Marriott Bonvoy Puts Points on Sale With Up to 35% Bonus Until December 10th
I usually cover this type of news from airlines. However, occasionally hotels too put points on sale offering bonuses for those who purchase them. This time it is Marriott and its Bonvoy loyalty program to be putting points up for sale. Here’s what the promo in late 2025 is all about. Update: Marriott has now…
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Air New Zealand Rebrands Airpoints to Koru and Introduces New Elite Tiers for 2026
At the core of the business model of any modern major airline is a strong loyalty program. These programs have become money making machines for the carriers that put huge amounts of time and effort in designing them. The latest loyalty program redesign and rebrand comes from Air New Zealand which is letting go of…
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How to Use Frequent Flyer Programs to Your Advantage in 2025
Airline loyalty programs have evolved far beyond elite business travel. In 2025, smart travelers can turn even a few annual flights into free tickets, upgrades, and lounge access. Here’s how to make every mile count.
Frequent Flyer Programmes
The world of frequent flyer programs is a truly fascinating one, from both the airline and the passenger’s perspective. From an airline’s point of view, they offer the possibility of generating a massive chunk of ancillary revenue. From the passenger’s point of view on the other hand they are a way to get something back from their trips and bookings.
Here on flightsmilesandpoints.com I’ll be focusing on both sides. I’ll be covering how airlines change their frequent flyer programs and the best offers that pop up from time to time. Also, I’ll be analyzing which are the best frequent flyer programs for passengers depending on habits and geographical location.
Not all frequent flyer programs are the same and it fundamental to choose the right one to maximize the benefits you can extract from every travel you book. These programs have an extremely strong tie with credit card programs which have their own category, but will also be covered in some articles found below.