I was drawn in by earning 125,000 bonus miles after $5,000 spend on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. And I was instantly approved.
It can be tough to get comfortable on a long flight in economy. Airlines sell flat bed seats for thousands of dollars, but in back you’re on your own to get creative.
One passenger managed his own lie flat experience, even though he was flying in the back cabin.
President Trump wants to reduce the number of TSA screeners at airports. That should have every air traveler worried. There are changes at TSA that could reduce staffing levels, but just getting rid of screeners without changing anything else about airport security would mean long waits at airport.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the changes to the full suite of United co-brands. Broadly speaking, annual fees are up, there are a whole bunch of new benefits that align with the kind of ‘coupon booking’ we’ve seen from American Express, but I like a lot of the value that they’re offering. And it’s now possible to earn top United status from credit card spending alone.
First class cabins are shrinking around the world, even as airlines add more premium seats to planes. Business class has gotten better. But the traditional narrative about the end of the first class is wrong, and not just for airlines like Air France that remain committed to the product. In fact, Air France is among the smaller players with first class, dwarfed not just by Emirates but even by Lufthansa and BA.
A guest at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner (generally considered one of, if not the worst Ritz) was accused of stealing a bamboo plant from their room, and billed for it.
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The Essential Air Service program was created 47 years ago as a temporary measure to soften the blow of airline deregulation. It provided for a ’10 year transition’ period in which small community service could receive subsidies. The program was supposed to end in 1988.
Etihad’s new Airbus A321LRs will feature a first class suite in addition to lie flat business class product. That’s a surprising choice considering that the market for first class is usually on the longest flights, rather than medium-distance routes likely to be service with these aircraft, and because even most of the airline’s long haul widebodies do not offer first class. I absolutely love the idea of better products and to see Etihad’s return to the super-premium space after years of cutbacks. The airline is also going to offer concierge service, car service to and from the airport, and escorts at the airport through check-in to lounge and to the gate (and car service for flights departing from a remote stand) and from arrival door to car service at the destination. They’re also going to…
Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.
Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »
