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What You Need To Know About How You Earn Miles Through United Mileage Plus Elite Status

United passengers with Mileage Plus Elite status earn miles now through ticket cost instead of distance.

Oct 12, 2015 8:40 AM EDT


British tech community delivers innovative solutions to refugees

Tech experts in Britain are working out for technology solutions to help Syrian refugees. Aids like network communications and applications for them to find home are some of their on-going projects.

Oct 12, 2015 8:29 AM EDT


New Ritz-Carlton Offers Two Complimentary Nights Stay For New Credit Card Members

New Ritz-Carlton s offering two-free nights stays on participating hotels for new credit card members.

Oct 12, 2015 6:18 AM EDT


IFC sees Panda bond market exceeding $50B by 2020

IMF forecasts that the Panda bond market in China is expected to surpass $50-billion mark in next five years. IMF executive board meeting is scheduled in November to discuss Chinese currency inclusion into IMF basket of reserve currencies.

Oct 12, 2015 3:29 AM EDT


British Airways clamping down on dropped final segment of ex-EU tickets, Tier points runs to Amsterdam turnarounds for British Airlines ex-EU ticketing

Reports claim that British Airways will start to take the final segment of ex EU tickets seriously. But BA is actually making their tier point runs to Amsterdam convenient and simple.

Oct 12, 2015 3:18 AM EDT


China sees 10,000 start-ups a day amid government support

In what could be a fresh breather for China, the significant rise in number of startups is boosting lending activity and creating more jobs in the world's second largest economy. The Chinese government is encouraging small firms by offering tax sops and other concessions in fees. As a result, over 10,000 startups are coming up every day surpassing the six million mark. However, startups are facing a variety challenges as well.

Oct 12, 2015 2:28 AM EDT


Lufthansa invested €3 billion in premium economy service in the Middle East

Lufthansa, the German airline will offer premium economy service in its route in the Middle East. It will start on October 25. The airline plans to roll it out in all intercontinental destinations by this month.

Oct 12, 2015 2:19 AM EDT


273,000 retirees could face benefits cut

Around 273,00 retirees and members of Central State Pension Fund could face benefits cut if the proposal is approved by the Treasury Department. However, the fund's executive director said that he will try his best to provide the best solution.

Oct 11, 2015 9:08 PM EDT


Facebook 'Reactions' to have a pilot test in Spain and Ireland

Facebook will add other options with the 'like' button, the Reactions. It is a set of emoticons that expresses anger, surprise, love, happiness and sadness.

Oct 11, 2015 9:02 PM EDT


China Resources to offload stake in Wal-Mart China for $525mn

China Resources is offloading its stake in Wal-Mart China operations. Wal-Mart has 21 stores across China. The 35 percent stake sale value is pegged at $525mn. Wal-Mart says the minority stake selling doesn't impact its operations in China.

Oct 11, 2015 8:55 PM EDT


Vacation Rental Dwellable Online Services will be Phase Out after HomeAway Acquisition

Vacation Rental Giant HomeAway acquires the top rated vacation rental, Dwellable. HomeAway is going to close down the first mobile vacation rental app services.

Oct 10, 2015 12:11 AM EDT


American Airlines Flight Crew Shared their Memorable Moments with Pope Francis and their Preparations before the Pontiff's Arrival

The Crew of the American Airlines have shared their up close moments with the Pope Francis during his visit in US. For the celebrating the arrival of the Pope, the American flag carrier made a video documenting their preparations before the arrival and the Pope's arrival in several destinations.

Oct 10, 2015 12:05 AM EDT


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