Aug
08
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Fuel Dumps Explained, the Value of Airplane Poop, and the Whole Cabin Crew is Drunk
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for August 2015.
Don’t Believe Delta: Eliminating LaGuardia’s Perimeter Rule Will Reduce Service to Small Cities. And That’s Ok.
Aug
08
2015
Immediately after plans were announced to remake LaGuardia airport, there was speculation about a side deal with Delta to get the airline to pay for part of the renovation in exchange for lifting the perimeter rule at the airport.
And indeed, the Port Authority is now considering lifting the rule.
Denied an Upgrade When a First Class Seat is Available: Did the Gate Agent Go Too Far?
Aug
08
2015
I saw something happen on an American Airlines flight last night that I haven’t ever seen happen before: departing with an empty first class seat when passengers were on the upgrade list.
American’s New Meal Service, and Why Food Matters on a Plane
Aug
08
2015
At the end of June I got a preview of Ameican’s new meal service which rolled out domestically August 1st.
The changes were a continuation of improvements that began May 1 when the airline introduced entree salads.
But why does meal service even matter on a plane, at least for relatively short domestic flights?
Adding Stopovers and Free Domestic Connections to Award Tickets
Aug
07
2015
Making the most of Singapore Airlines and American Airlines miles, answering a reader question about including domestic flights as part of an international award and how to include stopovers to see more than one city along the way.
A New Easy Business Class Award to Asia, Hackers Hit American, and Where Presidential Candidates Stay
Aug
07
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
The Best Mileage Strategy for an Engagement Ring
Aug
07
2015
“I’m getting ready to buy an engagement ring, which will be the largest purchase I’ve ever put on a credit card, and I’m looking for advice on how best to maximize point-earning.”
The Starwood American Transfer Bonus Didn’t End! Extended Through August 31
Aug
07
2015
While the most obvious thing to do with Starwood points is use them for hotel stays, I think the most valuable thing to do with them is transfer them to airline miles.
The 20% bonus on transfers to American AAdvantage — every 20,000 Starpoints you transfer will get you 30,000 American miles — was supposed to end but has been extended through August 31.
Review: American Express Centurion Studio, Seattle
Aug
07
2015
American Express’ first ‘Centurion Studio’ opened a month ago at Seattle’s international airport, across from gate B3.
Overall it was a nice space, where I enjoyed spending a couple of hours. I definitely prefer it over the Alaska Airlines Boardroom (but no pancake machine) and over the United Club there. But make no mistake, it’s not a Centurion Lounge if you’ve been to one of those in another U.S. airport.
American Didn’t Just Leak New Elite Status Rules
Aug
06
2015
Several months ago the American Airlines website erroneously listed the miles required for top tier Executive Platinum status as 120,000 instead of 100,000. That was quickly corrected.
Yesterday an American AAdvantage member posted a message they received from AAdvantage Customer Service on Flyertalk with that same ‘mistake’.
