Checked Bag Fees Cost US Airlines Millions
Although checked bag fees generate extra income for US airlines, this short-sighted policy could be costing them far more than they earn.
Category: Airlines, Miles and Points
Then vs Now: Qantas’ Partner Airlines in 2005
You can currently redeem Qantas points to fly with 26 partner airlines. This is exactly the same number as in 2005, but the list of airlines looks very different now compared to two decades ago.
My Frustrating Attempt to Claim EU261 Compensation from Iberia
Iberia owes me €400 (~AU$700) in EU261 compensation after delaying me over 12 hours. But the airline has stonewalled every attempt to claim this – and it has form in doing so.
Cathay’s New Asia Miles Award Charts in 2025
Cathay changed its award flights prices in 2025, but at the same time it stopped publishing award charts. Our unofficial tables show how many Asia Miles you’ll now need for a flight.
How Airlines Erode Status Tier Benefits Over Time
When you earn lifetime airline status, you get to keep your status level forever… but airlines often reduce the benefits of each tier over time as they introduce new levels above the existing ones.