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16 wrz 2020 · Airline executives have hinted in recent years that frequent flyer programmes, particularly in the US, are profitable. It took a global pandemic to reveal just how profitable.
9 wrz 2024 · Explore the economics behind frequent flyer programs and how airlines monetize loyalty. Learn how frequent flyer miles generate billions in revenue for airlines, why low-cost carriers avoid them, and the unit economics behind these lucrative loyalty schemes.
6 wrz 2024 · The Biden administration is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned and frequently change the number of points or miles needed to book flights.
8 wrz 2024 · New York CNN — Buying this week’s groceries or paying for a full tank of gas with a credit card might contribute more to the profits of the airline industry than buying a one-way ticket. That’s...
5 lis 2021 · United Airlines has lowered the required number of flights and spending needed to get to each level of its loyalty program. For instance, Premier Silver, the lowest tier, can be reached...
9 lis 2021 · United Airlines has lowered the required number of flights and spending needed to get to each level of its loyalty program. For instance, Premier Silver, the lowest tier, can be reached with 12 flights, along with 3,000 points (related to dollars spent) rather than 16 flights and 4,000 points.
28 mar 2024 · In 2023, United massively devalued the MileagePlus program by increasing award rates by up to 122% without advance notice. MileagePlus also uses dynamic pricing (as opposed to award charts), giving the airline total flexibility to adjust award prices.
