Lufthansa Group's loyalty programme, Miles & More, has entered a strategic partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, allowing members to earn points when staying at Marriott hotels.
Once members have linked their Miles & More and Marriott Bonvoy accounts, they can earn up to 120 points per year towards their frequent flyer status when staying at hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Forty points will be credited per stay.
Lufthansa Senators and HON Circle Members will automatically receive Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. With this, members receive 25% more Marriott Bonvoy points for eligible hotel bookings as well as room upgrades and late check-out.
ET ups Sharjah flights
Ethiopian Airlines is expected to increase flights between Addis Ababa and Sharjah, UAE, from October 26.
Previously four times a week, the schedule will now include daily flights between the two destinations.
FAA propose Boeing fine
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to fine Boeing more than $3,1 million (R53,9 million) for safety violations that occurred between September 2023 and February 2024.
These include actions related to the January 2024 Alaska Airlines door plug blowout and interference with safety officials’ independence.
The FAA identified hundreds of quality system violations at a Boeing factory and with a Boeing subcontractor. Boeing also attempted to receive airworthiness certificates for unairworthy aircraft.
Furthermore, the FAA found that a Boeing Official Development Assistance unit member had been pressured into signing off an aircraft despite it not complying with standards.
As of September 12, Boeing has 30 days to respond to the FAA.
