Jun
30
2024
Marriott and United are offering bonus points for elites traveling with the other company in July and August.
United And Marriott Offer Summer Bonus Points To Elites, But There’s A Catch
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for June 2024.
More Than One-Third Of Americans Are Borrowing Money For Summer Vacations, Make It Make Sense
Jun
30
2024
Can this even be real, that 36% of American’s “plan to take on debt for summer travel” – can someone possibly explain this to me?
High Stakes In Washington: American Airlines Avoids Strike After Rare Weekend Meeting
Jun
30
2024
American Airlines and its flight attendants union were summoned to a rare Saturday meeting in Washington, D.C. by the National Mediation Board.
The Mediation Board did not tell the parties that they were being released to ‘self-help’. Instead, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants told its members that negotiations continue.
Turkey Refuses To Allow Israel-Bound Flight To Refuel After Medical Emergency
Jun
30
2024
“Permits were required to refuel” which El Al lacked since non-stop flights between Turkey and Israel have been barred since the October 7 massacre.
American Airlines Passenger Caught Vaping Mid-Flight, Crew Does Nothing
Jun
30
2024
An American Airlines passenger was caught vaping at his seat in economy. The passenger behind him who filmed was appalled – and complained that cabin crew “won’t do anything” about it. I suspect that this passenger didn’t say anything to flight attendants, and was just being passive aggressive – crew would likely have told the man to stop. He may have just faded into the sea of coach customers and gone about unnoticed?
Happy Hour In The Sky: Emirates Will Put Onboard Bars In Their New Boeing 777Xs [Roundup]
Jun
30
2024
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.
Outrage: Philadelphia Airport Adds Hidden 3% Surcharge To Every Purchase
Jun
29
2024
The Philadelphia airport made a decision this year to allow concessions operators to charge passengers more than their posted prices. They’re now allowed to add a 3% surcharge onto whatever you buy.
American Is Sending Out Charlotte And Philadelphia Flights Without Drinks Or Snacks
Jun
29
2024
American Airlines is having problems feeding passengers, at least at two of its large hubs. While passengers aren’t necessarily being warned in advance to buy food and drinks inside the terminal before they board, they’re in for a surprise that their flight might not have anything for them once they’re in the air.
Why You Have To Walk So Much Inside New Airport Terminals
Jun
29
2024
Passengers are not an airport’s customer, they’re the product an airport (and airline) sells to merchants who rent space inside the terminal.
Long walks frequently designed to accommodate more shopping, with more retail space in the terminal. And airports don’t want passengers skipping the shops!
Marriott’s Broken Promises: Complex Program Allows Hotels To Skip Elite Breakfast Benefits
Jun
29
2024
An Autograph Collection hotel in Detroit – the Hotel David Whitney – is playing an interesting game with denying elite breakfast benefits to guests, and it underscores just how confusing and messy the Marriott Bonvoy program has become.
