Monthly Archives

Monthly Archives for February 2023.

Wide Open Qantas Business Class Award Space To Australia

by Gary Leff on February 13, 2023

Feb 13 2023

Australia in business class is one of the toughest frequent flyer awards out there. It’s a long flight, people pay for business class seats, and there aren’t that many ways of getting there through many frequent flyer programs. If you want to use United miles, for instance, you often have to travel through Asia – or pay triple the miles.

Right now Qantas is making quite a bit of business class award space available on its Dallas Fort Worth – Sydney flight over the summer in the U.S.

A Peek Into How Hotel Owners Are Pushing To Skimp On Guest Experience

by Gary Leff on February 13, 2023

Feb 13 2023

A major hotel asset manager wants to see luxury hotels end turndown service and for hotels to eliminate food service – and is pushing hotel chains to loosen their brand standards.

Delta SkyMiles Members Losing Elite Status Are Jumping Ship For United Airlines

by Gary Leff on February 13, 2023

Feb 13 2023

Google search trends reveals an exodus for United Airlines MileagePlus.

This Woman Just Flew Atlanta To Charlotte Alone Like American Airlines Was A Private Jet

by Gary Leff on February 13, 2023

Feb 13 2023

Regina Jackson was traveling from Atlanta to Charlotte on American Airlines, and had the best flight of her life despite a series of delays and a whole bunch of weather-induced turbulence. That’s because American Airlines flight 533 had just one passenger on board – her.

What To Say At Hotels To Get Out Of Paying Resort Fees [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on February 13, 2023

Feb 13 2023

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 Close Call: Boeing 777 Came Within 775 Feet Of Hitting The Pacific Ocean

by Gary Leff on February 12, 2023

Feb 12 2023

A Boeing 777-200 taking off from Maui’s airport nearly impacted the ocean on December 18, in a previously-unreported incident.

United Airlines flight 1722 departed for San Francisco at 2:49 p.m., climbed to 2,200 feet, and then went into a steep dive at a rate of over 8,000 feet per minute. While the pilots were able to recover, they came within 775 feet of the ocean.

It’s Time To Expect More From Passengers In Airport Lounges

by Gary Leff on February 12, 2023

Feb 12 2023

I frequently write about the things that airline lounges need to do for customers. They need to be more spacious and less crowded. They need to offer better food. They need to stay open until an airline’s last flight.

But what about the things that customers need to do for airline lounges? And… for each other?

Beanie Baby Billionaire Is Keeping A California Four Seasons Closed, And No One Knows Why [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on February 12, 2023

Feb 12 2023

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 Testing New Meal Service In Business Class

by Gary Leff on February 12, 2023

Feb 12 2023

With a new business class product – suites with doors – and more business class seats beginning to roll out at American Airlines next year, the airline is working on new meals, business class bedding, and amenity kits. They’re leaning on partner airlines like British Airways to understand how service flow works with more premium customers. And they’re testing a variety of products.

Report: Southwest Airlines CEO Flew American Back To Dallas After Pilots Walked Out On Him At Rally

by Gary Leff on February 11, 2023

Feb 11 2023

On Wednesday Southwest Airlines held an employee rally in Baltimore and pilots, in the midst of a contract negotiation with the airline, walked out on CEO Bob Jordan, reminiscent of United Airlines pilots turning their back on their own CEO in December.

Jordan reportedly flew back to Dallas, not on Southwest Airlines – but on American Airlines – according to a Southwest pilot.

Monthly Archives

Wide Open Qantas Business Class Award Space To Australia

A Peek Into How Hotel Owners Are Pushing To Skimp On Guest Experience

Delta SkyMiles Members Losing Elite Status Are Jumping Ship For United Airlines

This Woman Just Flew Atlanta To Charlotte Alone Like American Airlines Was A Private Jet

What To Say At Hotels To Get Out Of Paying Resort Fees [Roundup]

United Airlines Close Call: Boeing 777 Came Within 775 Feet Of Hitting The Pacific Ocean

It’s Time To Expect More From Passengers In Airport Lounges

Beanie Baby Billionaire Is Keeping A California Four Seasons Closed, And No One Knows Why [Roundup]

American Airlines Testing New Meal Service In Business Class

Report: Southwest Airlines CEO Flew American Back To Dallas After Pilots Walked Out On Him At Rally

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