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Oneworld News: Alaska Airlines announces benefits; American Airlines upgrades Platinum Pro to Emerald; Qatar Airways and Alaska Airlines strike partnership

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Oneworld member-elect Alaska Airlines has announced the perks their members will be able to access once the airline will be a part one the alliance, apart from their recent partnership with Qatar Airways before the alliance even gets started. Not just that, American Airlines is upgrading some members too from Oneworld Sapphire to Emerald.

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Book Virtuoso rates online and get added benefits at Luxury Hotels while still earning points

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You can now access the amazing perks of Virtuoso Travel Advisors online and receive premium perks such as $100 F&B credits, free dinners, upgrades on arrival amongst other benefits, while still earning miles and status. Worth of a try for those who believe in getting the most value out of their travels.

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Qantas plans to mandate compulsory CoVid-19 vaccination to get on board their international flights

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Qantas is the first airline to have spoken up about the need to have a vaccine in the coming future to get on a Qantas international flight, and they expect other airlines to join them in what could become a global phenomenon. Here is Alan Joyce, Qantas CEO, telling us the obvious.

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Qatar Airways establishes a Mariner Lounge at Doha’s Hamad International Airport

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Qatar Airways recently launched a new lounge for the benefit of the Mariners who use the airline and are passing through to get to work or back from work during these tough times. Here is a look inside, and how to access the Qatar Airways Mariners Lounge. No memberships to oneworld or Privilege Club required.

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