Nov
26
2019
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.
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Video: Fuel Truck Crashed Into Two Jets Preparing to Depart DFW Airport Today
Nov
25
2019
Two American Eagle flights had to be cancelled when the Bombardier CR-9 regional jets operated by Mesa Airlines were hit by a fuel truck this morning while preparing for departure at the Dallas Fort-Worth B terminal. One aircraft was headed to McAllen, Texas, while the other one was about to head to Albuquerque.
Video of the incident is… just…
Earn Miles When You Buy Up to First Class on an Air France Business Class Award
Nov
25
2019
All of the bank currencies transfer miles to Air France. A reader redeemed miles to fly San Francisco – Paris – Lyon, and was offered the option to buy up to first class. He wound up earning nearly 20,000 miles.
Marriott Bonvoy Sending Out Thanksgiving Gifts to 100 Night Elites
Nov
25
2019
This year Marriott is sending Thanksgiving gifts to its Ambassador members. A reader shared that they received a cheese board as a Bonvoy Ambassador elite member.
It’s not clear why cheese boards are connected to the Ambassador level or to Thanksgiving.
Passenger Stepped In Offering Snacks and Drinks When Flight Attendant Went AWOL
Nov
25
2019
On Thursday a frequent flyer shared a story of taking on the role of flight attendant when the American Eagle first class crewmember was neglecting her duties.
Get Paid: Resort Fee Class Action Settlement
Nov
25
2019
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.
Your Social Media Hashtags May Make You Legally Liable to Delta
Nov
24
2019
Reading through the terms and conditions of Delta’s flash sale offering business class to Europe for just 98,000 miles roundtrip, I stumbled across something unusual in the terms and conditions that’s sort of scary.
This Husband Always Takes the Upgrade and Leaves His Wife Back in Coach
Nov
24
2019
When only one premium cabin seat is available do you decide that sitting together is more important, even if it’s less comfortable in back? Offer it up to your less frequent flying partner? Gladly take it yourself, you earned it?
6 Things To Know Before Traveling This Thanksgiving
Nov
24
2019
If you’re traveling this week in the U.S., best of luck to you! Here is my nickel’s worth of free advice as you prepare to depart along with 40 million other Americans for the Thanksgiving holiday (fortunately they won’t all be flying).
Some of them will save you hassle, some will save you money, and some may just save your trip…
Amtrak is Lying: They Are Nowhere Close to Profitable
Nov
24
2019
Richard Anderson, the former CEO of Delta Air Lines who now runs Amtrak, claims that in fiscal year 2019 passenger revenue covered 99% of operating costs and that Amtrak will be profitable in 2020 (for the first time ever).
Both of those statements are false.
