Jul
10
2015
Back in May I explained American’s ingenious path to combine to a single reservation system with US Airways.
That process begins next Saturday, July 18.
The Switchover from US Airways to American Begins Next Saturday
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for July 2015.
Would You Use an App to Pre-Order Food in the Airport?
Jul
10
2015
Airgrub is an app that lets you order food, pay, and arrange pick-up from airport vendors.
The idea is to save time on short connections while still getting your meal. Sort of like using the Tortas Frontera app for sandwiches at O’Hare.
The Worst, Most Uncomfortable Flight in America
Jul
10
2015
Yesterday Spirit Airlines began flying Los Angeles – Baltimore. (On August 20 they will begin flying Los Angeles – Atlanta.)
If you’re not tall, don’t need the cushion of redundant flight schedules to get you where you’re going in the event of cancellation, and especially if you can pay attention to and avoid all of the fees along the way there are some great deals on transportation to be had from Spirit.
Intercontinental’s New Top Tier Elite Status Makes Me Want to PerSpire
Jul
10
2015
In April IHG Rewards Club announced several key changes to their program.
We now know the name of their new top tier elite level. And it’s a very very bad one.
We also know that it’s going to make their elusive Royal Ambassador status even harder to get.
Legacy US Airways Planes are Starting to Fly Cross-Country for American. And That’s Bad for Passengers.
Jul
09
2015
American’s Washington Dulles – Los Angeles flights have moved from being operated by American Airlines 737s to legacy US Airways A319s.
“I’d love a cross country flight to be operated by a US Airways aircraft,” said no frequent flyer ever.
United Wins Tin Ear Award, Qantas Buys a Lot of Wine, and new BofA Approval Policy
Jul
09
2015
A collection of the most interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Will American Airlines Start Offering International Service from Houston Hobby Airport?
Jul
09
2015
At the June 17 Houston City Council meeting, a five year renewaable lease with American Airlines was approved that gives it access to a shared international gate at Houston Hobby airport.
The $1.7 million agreement provides for 5128 square feet of ticket counter, operations and administrative space, baggage service office, and gate holdroom space. It also provides access to shared terminal space and includes landing fees.
Here’s What You (Really) Need to Know When Planning a Trip to Cuba
Jul
09
2015
Since I don’t have experiences of Cuba travel to offer, I’m especially interested in stories of visiting there. Fortunately my friend Adelle Archer has been more than once, she’s just returned and offered to share a few tips from the trips she’s taken.
I very much look forward to Cuban modernizing.. for the sake of the Cuban people. Remember that however quaint walking back into the 1950s may be as a tourist, the people of Cuba have been forced to live without the benefit of many of the advances of technology that we too easily take for granted.
Denver’s United Terminal is a Priority for New American Express Centurion Lounge
Jul
09
2015
American Express has been building out its own lounge network, and they’re at a much higher standard than US airline lounges.
There are currently lounges in Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York LaGuardia, Dallas, Miami, and Seattle (“Studio”). No additional lounges have been announced.
However I’ve confirmed with airport officials that American Express is in discussions with Denver International Airport to open a new Centurion lounge in terminal B which houses United Airlines.
Airlines Need Better Disclosure on Their Award Booking Websites
Jul
08
2015
I’ve been answering a lot in the comments, on twitter, and over email — British Airways is able to book award travel on American Airlines flights presently.. they just can’t do it on their website. You have to call. If you search online you just get back that there’s no availability.
British Airways should put a bolded notice on their website that American Airlines awards aren’t bookable, and that members should call if they’re interested in those awards. It would save a great deal of confusion.
