Feb
12
2020
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.
Southwest Makes a #MeToo Change To Its Safety Announcement
About Gary Leff
Passengers Tossing Flight Attendant Thank You Notes. Should Cabin Crew Even Bother?
Feb
12
2020
An American Airlines flight attendant asked a community of frequent flyers about the value of ‘thank you notes’ written to passengers. Unanimously everyone loved the idea. But the flight attendant reported that several passengers just tossed their notes.
I wonder if this is something that people love in theory but don’t actually appreciate in practice?
Four Big Changes To World Of Hyatt (Three Don’t Happen Until March 22)
Feb
12
2020
Annual category changes are pushing up prices at 117 Hyatt hotels, and 100 go down. Out of these 217 properties changing category 65 are SLH hotels.
Meanwhile Hyatt is adding 48 new SLH hotels to their portfolio, introducing variable pricing for cash and price awards, and implementing new peak and off peak award pricing. All of this goes into effect March 22.
Will American Airlines Eliminate International First Class?
Feb
12
2020
American Airlines is the only remaining U.S. airline the claims to offer international first class. The top cabin on both United and Delta is business class. However there’s good reason to think American Airlines may eliminate the product, too. And there are clues in the new business class seat focus groups that support this conclusion.
Bikini-Clad Tourist Arrested In The Maldives For Breaking Islamic Law
Feb
11
2020
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.
Marriott Eliminates Elite Telephone Reservations For Silvers and Golds Without Notice
Feb
11
2020
Add this to the list of changes Marriott has made to the brand new program since launch, that is negative for affected members and that members weren’t notified about.
Now when Marriott Bonvoy Silvers and Golds call, it seems, they are no longer elite.
How Chinese Airlines Are Changing Inflight Service To Stop Spread Of Coronavirus
Feb
11
2020
Here are 7 things Chinese airlines are doing on the aircraft to reduce the spread of coronavirus. It comes down to don’t eat, don’t drink, don’t speak, don’t use the lavatory and use a mask – but there’s more.
New Partnership Will “Fully Reimagine” Airport Starbucks
Feb
11
2020
Airport food locations aren’t actually run by the restaurant names you know. Restaurants will license the concept, and collaborate on menus, with concessions companies like HMS Host, Delaware North, and OTG.
HMS Host had an exclusive deal to offer Starbucks in U.S. airports since 1991. We learned last week that this exclusive deal is over, though existing Starbucks locations should remain in airports through the duration of the HMS Host-airport contract at least.
Here’s what’s next for Starbucks in airports. Hint: it may involve iPads.
Air Italy Shutting Down, Expects Other Airlines To Operate Their Schedule For Two Weeks
Feb
11
2020
This morning I wrote that Air Italy faced an uncertain future – and possible liquidation – after losing 200 million euros in 2019, up from 164 million the year before. The carrier needed more cash, and Qatar Airways which owns 49% of the airline was blocked from taking an additional stsake in the airline by foreign ownership restrictions.
And in fact a decision has been made today to shut down the airline.
Qatar-Backed Air Italy Faces Possible Liquidation Today
Feb
11
2020
Qatar Airways may be looking to buy stakes in 3 more airlines but they appear at risk of losing their investment in Air Italy, as the number two Italian airline is on the brink of bankruptcy. A special shareholders meeting is being held today.
