Jun
05
2017
Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai are suspending flights to Qatar. Egypt has closed its airspace to Qatar Airways.
Several Mideast Countries Cutting Ties With Qatar, Expect Travel Disruptions
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for June 2017.
Are You Entitled to Change to an Open, Empty Seat on a Plane?
Jun
04
2017
Yesterday I flew United and we were delayed a few minutes by a passenger who wanted to self-upgrade.. from one economy seat to another.
South Korean Flight Attendant Suspended After Bringing Passenger Into Crew Rest With Her
Jun
04
2017
A flight attendant for South Korean Star Alliance member Asiana has been suspended after bringing her middle school-aged daughter into the crew rest area on a flight from Seoul Incheon to Rome.
Westin Napa Verasa and the BottleRock Festival
Jun
04
2017
My wife and I went to the BottleRock festival in Napa over Memorial Day weekend, and it was notable for several reasons. I had never stayed at the Westin Napa before. Napa Valley is home to some of the best wineries around and the festival had drawn everyone away most of them were deserted.
And it’s a great example of an experiential points redemption opportunity — I’m not a huge concert-goer but I definitely can enjoy watching from a Starwood American Express suite rather than from the the packed grass.
Government Airline With Flights to Area 51 and Big Changes Coming to American at LAX
Jun
04
2017
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Delta Upgraded Sean Penn Because He Didn’t Get Into a Fight and Amtrak Sues Over Delta Ads
Jun
03
2017
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
United Airlines Onboard Credit Card Announcements Begin July 1
Jun
03
2017
Inflight credit card announcements begin on United July 1.
In order to launch the program, flight attendants need to go through a training about the products and to make sure they know the importance of accuracy in their announcements because false claims create risk of regulatory reaction by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
82 Year Old Grandma Fights Back Against the TSA After Her Hand Soap is Confiscated
Jun
03
2017
Eighty two year old grandmother Lila Mae Bryan was traveling through the Wichita airport on Wednesday when TSA employees identified her 8 ounce bottle of hand gel from Bath and Body Works and confiscated it.
She walked around the X-ray machine and hit the TSA screener in the arm. Police wouldn’t allow her to apologize.
Got Top Elite Status or a Million Miles, You Can Have 3 Months of Free Private Jet Membership
Jun
03
2017
JetSmarter is a membership service that lets you take available seats on private jet flights for free, or get access to charter a flight yourself. There are last minute deals which vary and they run certain routes as shuttles.
Now they’re offering a free 3-month trial if you have top tier elite status with an airline or a million points in a frequent flyer program or bank proprietary program.
The Biggest Problem Loyalty Programs Think They Face is Millennials, and They’re Getting It All Wrong
Jun
03
2017
Every industry conference I attend features a discussion of millennials. Loyalty programs are trying to figure out how to appeal to this generation. Their fears are being stoked by consultants selling an array of ‘solutions’.
Consultants are telling loyalty programs that millennials are short term in nature. And they want experiences over things. But the solutions they’re selling are counterproductive.
