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Friday, January 30, 2009
Continental Airlines is switching allies in the battle to attract more international customers and keep them flying on its partner airlines. Continental will become part of the Star Alliance, which includes US Airways, United and Lufthansa. That means that eventually you will probably be able to exchange miles in one of the carrier's frequent-flier programs for flights on another airline (provided, of course, you can manage to use your miles at all). Continental had been a part of the Sky Team, but didn't think that was a good idea after fellow members Northwest and Delta decided to merge into a new Delta. Read a little more detail in this Houston Chronicle story.
Posted by Tom BELDEN @ 5:34 PM  Permalink | 1 comment
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:32 PM, 01/31/2009
    Uh oh... here comes the "ala carte" pricing on another airline..Gee Whiz..


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About Tom Belden
Tom Belden has been reporting about Philadelphia International Airport and other air travel subjects for more than 20 years, writing columns for The Inquirer's Travel and Business sections. His reporting (with colleague Craig McCoy) on baggage handling problems in Philadelphia have been credited with helping to improve the system. His previous blog was called Road Warrior. He can reached at tbelden@phillynews.com.