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Virgin Group Aligning Loyalty Programs Across Brands

Virgin Group Aligning Loyalty Programs Across Brands

In an interesting press release, Virgin Atlantic announced that it will created a unified loyalty program across all Virgin Group brands including Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club. The new program will use the Flying Club “miles” as it’s currency. While Flying Club isn’t the most lucrative points program, there are some nice redemption sweet spots in the program at present like Transatlantic Premium Economy flights. Per the press release from Virgin Atlantic: Today we’re announcing the intention for the Virgin Group…

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American Airlines Launching New Route from DFW to Iceland

American Airlines Launching New Route from DFW to Iceland

Well I’m calling this one a Tuesday morning surprise! American Airlines announced this morning that they are launching a new route from DFW to Iceland starting in June 2018. My good friend Ben and fellow avgeek sent me a note this morning to give me a heads up. This seasonal service brings the total count to three carriers that will offer service from Dallas Fort Worth to Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik. WOW Air and Icelandair announced their intentions to serve DFW in…

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Delta Announces New Service From New York JFK to Lagos, Nigeria

Delta Announces New Service From New York JFK to Lagos, Nigeria

Delta airlines is announcing new service to Africa from it’s hub at New York JFK to Lagos, Nigeria. Already serving Africa’s largest metropolis from Atlanta, this new route will compliment Delta’s modest route network to Africa. Delta currently offers service to Accra, Ghana; Dakar, Senegal; and Johannesburg, South Africa. Service will operate 3x weekly in each direction and begins March 24, 2018. The route will be operated on an Airbus A330-200, featuring 34 Business Class seats in Delta One, 32 in…

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