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.
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for July 2018.
Delta Has Filed for a New Joint Venture With Air France KLM and Virgin Atlantic, Alitalia is Out
Delta, Air France KLM, and Virgin Atlantic filed their request for anti-trust immunity for a transatlantic joint venture yesterday.
Joint ventures seek anti-trust immunity to allow airlines to work together on schedules and pricing, and to split up the revenue they earn together on designated routes. This removes competitors, since members work together instead.
50% Bonus on Delta Miles Earned With Many Partners If You Register By Tuesday
Delta is offering a 50% bonus for earning miles with `hotel, car, and retail partners through September 30, up to 10,000 bonus miles.
You have to register by Tuesday July 24 and only US members are eligible.
Should Family Members Fly In Separate Cabins?
A father sat up in business class and left his 8 year old kid back in coach. Many think that’s inappropriate, though kids fly as unaccompanied minors all the time.
What if the kid was a teenager? What about a husband traveling in business class with the wife back in coach?
American Airlines CEO on DFW: ‘We’re Not Going to Let Customers Have Another Option’
At this week’s employee Crew News forum, an American Airlines captain asked the carrier’s CEO Doug Parker what he thinks about United’s growth strategy which is at double the rate of American’s.
Comparing United’s position in Chicago to American’s at DFW, he offered this perspective his airline’s strategy.. United is growing its neglected hubs. American would never let another airline offer flights from DFW that they don’t match.
Is This The End for Me With BankDirect? (American Miles for Checking Account)
I’ve been a BankDirect customer since July 2003, fifteen years ago this month, and I have earned a ton of miles as a result. I’ve stuck with them through all of the limits on mileage-earning, through their addition of a monthly fee regardless of minimum balance with the bank, but they may have just pushed me too far with a security protocol change.
CEO Interview: Aeroplan Changes Coming After Air Canada Breakup
I spoke with Jeremy Rabe, the new CEO of Aeroplan’s parent company Aimia, about what changes to expect for premium cabin awards, fees and surcharges, and what transfer rates they’ll offer for points moved to other frequent flyer programs.
He also shared reactions to selling points cheap (he’s a board member of LifeMiles) and the future of spinning off frequent flyer programs given Air Canada’s breakup with Aeroplan and the air berlin topbonus bankruptcy.
American Airlines: We’re the Only Ones Left Flying to Venezuela So It’s All Ours!
People are taking American Airlines international flights in order to buy “basic household items” (e.g. “toilet paper”). Let that sink in for a moment.
70% Off Luxury Travel Bargains and How Airline Seat Designs Make Your Back Feel
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.
American Airlines: We Are Considering Flying to Malaga, Spain
At American’s “Crew News” employee forum with management this week the airline revealed that they are considering non-stop service to Malaga and explained the reasons why it could make sense, and what would keep them from launching it.