Do you know the story of the American Airlines Airpass? Until it ceased accepting new applications in November 2022, this was an all-inclusive membership program that offered elite status, flight discounts, and other perks, for an annual fee. However, back in the early 1980s, American Airlines unveiled a special unlimited version of its AAirpass, whose name was stylized with two As back then.

Air travel has become an integral part of our lives, connecting us with loved ones, business opportunities, and new adventures. As frequent flyers accumulate air miles through loyalty programs, some might wonder if there's a way to put those miles to good use.The answer is yes: by donating air miles to charity. Some airline loyalty programs offer members the option to donate their accumulated miles to various charitable causes. This provides a unique opportunity for individuals to contribute to philanthropic efforts without directly giving monetary donations.

Qantas has joined a host of other companies in reducing, and mulling over reducing, access to its lounges. The changes will come into effect on June 15th.By cutting down on the number of guests welcome in these spaces, Qantas hopes to bolster allure and usher in the return of its sanctuaries being perceived as the exclusive havens for which they were once known. As the airline grows its network, attracts new customers, and seeks to remain a trailblazer in the industry, tweaks to policies are a small but necessary step to improving overall traveler experience.

Frequent flyers on the US big three, United, American, and Delta, are familiar with the different elite status tiers, from Silver to Platinum and more. However, a higher tier remains largely unpublished by these airlines, reserved for the most frequent and highest-spending travelers. These are called ConciergeKey at American, Global Services at United, and 360° on Delta, and here's what you need to know about these invite-only tiers.