Credit card points: How to use them for free flights, hotel stays, and better travel rewardsTravellers should also remember that loyalty program transfers are generally irreversible. Before moving points to an airline or a hotel pr...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Middle East conflict fuels airline bankruptcy risks, more mergers likely: IATASoaring jet fuel prices due to Middle East conflict are pushing budget airlines towards bankruptcy and industry consolidation, according to...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Beyond the room: Why India Inc's luxury hospitality bet is becoming an experience businessIndia's luxury hotels are evolving beyond just rooms. Companies are now creating immersive experiences that blend wellness, food, and cultu...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
How to travel in the summer of chaosThe travel industry has bifurcated, rewarding those who understand its complexities. Travelers are increasingly spending more, often financ...
27 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
American Airlines tie up with Elon Musk's Starlink as flyers will have new features on-boardStarlink itself has become a crucial revenue driver for its IPO-bound parent SpaceX, with the satellite broadband unit being the only profi...
26 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer faresAirline ticket prices and baggage fees have surged, impacting the value of travel rewards for summer trips. While dynamic pricing makes awa...
23 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
United overhauls loyalty program benefits to boost co-branded credit card adoptionUnited Airlines is changing its MileagePlus loyalty program. Travelers with a United co-branded credit or debit card will earn more miles o...
19 Feb, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
American Airlines to roll out free Wi-Fi for loyalty program membersAmerican Airlines is launching free in-flight Wi-Fi for its loyalty program members. This service begins in January and will be available o...
07 Jan, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Want to party with rock stars? How many airline miles do you have?Airlines, banks, and hotels are transforming loyalty programs. Members can now use points and miles for unique experiences like Broadway to...
06 Jan, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
International airline co-branded credit cards are rolling out red carpet for Indians: Here’s how frequent travellers can benefitInternational airlines’ co-branded cards focus on attracting more Indians to their loyalty programs and rolling out the red carpet. Interna...
22 Sep, 2025, 01.10 PM IST
Which airline loyalty program is the best? Air-France KLM tops new rankingFlying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France-KLM, has topped Point.me's 2025 global airline rewards rankings for the second consecutive y...
10 Sep, 2025, 03.07 PM IST
Air India’s Maharaja Club loyalty program wins top honour at Freddie Awards, 2025Air India's revamped Maharaja Club loyalty program has been honored with the 'Up and Coming Program of the Year' award for Asia, the Middle...
03 May, 2025, 05.07 PM IST
American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer pointsAmerican announced Tuesday that most customers will have to buy tickets directly from the airline or its partner carriers if they want to e...
20 Feb, 2024, 09.36 PM IST
5 must-have loyalty programs for today's millennialsBe it credit cards, airlines, online shopping platforms, retail chain programs, there are many rewards programs in India.
28 Feb, 2019, 03.03 PM IST
Jet Airways vows to cut costs, sell stake in loyalty programBesides cost reductions, Jet Airways has also proposed capital infusion and paring of debt that would result in “significant” decrease in i...
28 Aug, 2018, 08.19 PM IST
Blackstone may pick stake in Jet Airways' loyalty armEtihad owns 50.1 per cent of the loyalty program, while Jet Airways owns the rest.
15 Aug, 2018, 12.54 PM IST