Sep
02
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.
How Airports Get Their Codes, Southwest Status Match, and More
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for September 2017.
You Can’t Yell Allahu Akbar On a Crowded Plane
Sep
02
2017
We all know the axiom that you can’t yell fire in a crowded theater — or the modern equivalent, you can’t yell Allahu Akbar on a crowded plane.
This morning’s Ryanair flight FR2947 was delayed when a man yelled “Allahu Akbar” onboard ostensibly as ‘a joke’.
Drunk Kuwaiti Man Arrested in Airport After Threatening to Bomb Families of Police
Sep
02
2017
A Kuwaiti man with a criminal record was arrested trying to use a boarding pass in someone else’s name, spitting in the face of an officer and threatening to bomb the families of police.
His defense? He was drunk and doesn’t remember any of it.
Should Hyatt Be Applauded Or Shamed For Their Hurricane Donations?
Sep
02
2017
Hyatt emailed members about their willingness to donate up to $25,000 for hurricane relief. That’s less than $40 per hotel in their portfolio, less than 1/8th of a cent per member. Donations are laudable to be sure, but should we be applauding?
United Airlines Major Cutbacks to Domestic Meal Service Went Into Effect Yesterday
Sep
02
2017
At a time when they’re working to get customers to buy premium cabin seats, and while they’re certainly improving along those margins they still lag Delta, this seems strange. Project Quality all over again?
It seems like only yesterday that they were touting big new investments in their domestic meal service.
SkyTeam Member China Airlines Plans to Start Service From Taiwan to… Ontario, California?
Sep
02
2017
China Airlines — based in the Republic of China, not to be confused with Air China based in the People’s Republic of China — offers a fantastic inflight product from their hub at Taipei and is a member of SkyTeam. Arguably redeeming awards on China Airlines delivers the best experience you can get with Delta SkyMiles.
They currently serve the U.S. with Taipei – Los Angeles (twice daily), San Francisco (9x weekly), New York JFK (4x weekly), Honolulu (2x weekly), and Guam (4x weekly).
Hong Kong Airlines Announced Plans to Fly to San Francisco, New York and London
Sep
02
2017
Cathay Pacific just announced new service to Brussels, Copenhagen, and Dublin ignoring the U.S. for expansion routes.
Rival Hong Kong Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus A350 and unveiled a new premium lounge on Friday. And they announced plans to fly to San Francisco, New York, and London.
The Greatest Inflight Credit Card Sales Pitch Ever, and the Worst Hotel Restaurant Translation
Sep
01
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.
New Barclaycard Flight Cents Program Sells Up to 50,000 American Miles a Month for 1 Cent Apiece
Sep
01
2017
Barclaycard has upped the signup bonus on their AAdvantage Aviator Red MasterCard to 60,000 miles after first purchase (annual fee is not waived first year).
They’re also experimenting with a new program that lets you earn miles faster. I logged into my account today — I have an Aviator Silver card that lets you earn elite qualifying miles for spend, you can’t apply directly for it but have to upgrade an Aviator Red — and found an offer for a new program they’re testing.
HURRY: Transatlantic Business Class From $722 Roundtrip ($141 in Coach)
Sep
01
2017
Canadian discounter Air Transat is offering roundtrip business class flights from Canada to Europe starting at $722. Fly coach for as little as $141.
