When Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 crashed and landed upside down at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Feb. 17, it was a traumatic event that left passengers in shock. The airline’s response to the crisis — offering $30,000 to each of the 76 passengers involved...
Galileo Financial Technologies says it is launching a co-brand debit card program. The new offering, announced by the SoFi-owned company Thursday (Feb. 20), is designed to let brands give debit users access to rewards normally reserved for credit card customers. “Galileo is the first to bring this...
Frequent fliers or frequent spenders? Is there a difference as they relate to airline loyalty programs? The airline industry is facing increased scrutiny over its loyalty programs. Frequent fliers are frustrated by devalued points, more stringent elite status requirements and diminishing returns on their travel...
Credit card issuers want to know how they can win that coveted top-of-wallet spot. One powerful strategy for cementing customer loyalty is encouraging engagement with card-linked offers. Many cardholders recognize that earning and redeeming rewards is a benefit of using a credit card for everyday...
For brands like 100% Pure, a high-end beauty company founded on the principle of natural, non-toxic products, the digital landscape is a challenge and opportunity. Over the past two decades, the brand has grown from a small operation in a Napa farmhouse to a thriving...
Dining out is getting more expensive. Consumers continue to spend on their cards, but the pace may be pressured. Issuers want to be top-of-mind and top-of-wallet for restaurant spending, and payment networks benefit from consumer resilience. Several pacts, partnerships and acquisitions between issuers, payment networks...
Hilton has launched two hotel loyalty debit cards in the U.K.: the Hilton Honors Debit Card and the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card. In collaboration with travel debit card platform Currensea, these cards aim to revolutionize the way travelers earn and redeem points for hotel...
Brands are always seeking innovative ways to enhance customer loyalty and streamline rewards redemption, recognizing that a seamless and engaging experience is crucial for retention. By integrating partnerships and leveraging technology, companies are creating dynamic ecosystems that encourage frequent engagement and deeper connections with their...
Rewards network Ascenda says it is getting bigger with the help of Uber. The company announced Thursday (Sept. 19) that it was expanding its network to let its FinTech and banking clients’ customers redeem their reward points in partnership with the ride-hailing/delivery company. Those credits...