May
30
2015
American Express’ lease with the Miami airport reveals the features and costs of their new Centurion lounge by gate D12 that opens early June.
Features and Economics of the Miami Centurion Lounge Revealed!
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for May 2015.
Who Has the Most Miles and Points? Here’s How Many You’d Need to Be in the Top Spot.
May
30
2015
Someone has accumulated over 120 million American Express Membership Rewards points.
The Story Behind the Trippy Tunnel Connecting United Concourses at O’Hare
May
29
2015
People frequently mention that the bizarre tunnel which connects United’s B and C concourses at Chicago O’Hare “feel like Disney.” Indeed it does, and here’s why.
Is It Wrong That Members of Congress Get Special Treatment from the Airlines?
May
29
2015
In dismissing Members of Congress signing a letter of support for US airlines against the Middle East carriers, the Business Travel Coalition’s Kevin Mitchel writes in The Hill, Members are allowed to double and triple book flights home from Washington and pay nothing week in and week out for multiple changes while, in contrast, ordinary citizens can pay hundreds of dollars to make just a single flight change. Airlines cultivate a cozy relationship with members through that practice as well as special reservations desks that begin the very exceptional treatment members receive throughout the entire travel experience. I’ve explained this before, of course. And I’m not sure exactly how I feel about it. Government fares are refundable and changeable anyway. That’s not inherently coddling of legislators in exchange for favors. The government is a huge…
25,000 Alaska Miles for Checking Account, TSA Hanky Panky, and More
May
29
2015
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Alaska Airlines Was Shocked When Delta Partnership Unraveled
May
29
2015
The airline’s CEO shares that Alaska Airlines was ‘shocked’ when their Delta partnership unraveled. Now competition is making them better.
Why You Shouldn’t Cheer the DOT for Increasing Lost Luggage and Denied Boarding Compensation
May
29
2015
The Department of Transportation has increased compensation limits for involuntary denied board and lost luggage. That’s being hailed as “Flying Just Got Better: New Rules Hold Airlines Accountable” when it’s nothing of the sort. It’s just… inflation-adjusting, as required by law.
Hilton HHonors Solves the Biggest Problem With Their Promotions
May
29
2015
Hilton extends ‘Double Your HHonors’ for June through August, but with a major twist and improvement… all hotels are participating. For the coming quarter, at least, they’ve solved the single biggest problem with HHonors promotions.
5 Unidentified Objects Spotted Above Airport, 1000 Free Miles, and More
May
28
2015
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Corrupt FIFA Executive Chuck Blazer Was In It for the American Express Points
May
28
2015
American soccer official Chuck Blazer, whose cooperating testimony led to the arrest of soccer governing body FIFA executives this week, was in part after 26 Million Membership Rewards points.
