Jun
18
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.
A Trick to Moving Coach Armrests
About Gary Leff
Don’t Believe the HUGE British Airways Boeing 737 MAX Order Announced Today
Jun
18
2019
IAG, the parent of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling, announced an order at the Paris Air Show for 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This is being trumpeted as a huge win for Boeing.
It isn’t meaningless. But it’s close.
Amazing West Coast – Europe Business Class Award Availability for 53,000 Miles Each Way Per Person
Jun
18
2019
West Coast – Europe is tough in business class using miles from just about every program, but best availability can often be found using Flying Blue miles.
United Club Membership Going Up to $650 Starting August 13
Jun
18
2019
United Airlines President Scott Kirby believes airfares should be 100% higher. He hasn’t been able to get there, but thinks there must be room in the prices they charge to access United Clubs.
Three years ago after raising lounge membership price, United said they hadn’t increased prices enough. Since people were “still buying” at the $550 general member price point, the airline believed it hadn’t “hit the sweet spot yet.”
Mastercard Will Let You Put a Name on Your Credit Card That Matches Your True Identity
Jun
18
2019
If the legal name on your credit card doesn’t match your gender identity there may be awkward moments at the checkout counter or even denial of service from a clerk who suspects fraud because you appear to be a different gender than the name printed on the front or back of your plastic.
The Turbulence Was so Bad a Flight Attendant and Beverage Cart Hit the Ceiling
Jun
17
2019
On Sunday, June 16 an ALK Airlines flight VBB-7205 from Pristina in Kosovo to Basel Mulhouse near the shared border point of France, Germany, and Switzerland provided even greater flight than promised when passengers booked their itinerary.
Video filmed by a passenger shows a flight attendant “flying up toward the ceiling of the aircraft, along with the drink cart, which spills over several passengers. One of the soaked travelers can also be seen praying immediately after the cart comes crashing down.”
Easy IHG Rewards Club Status Match – Including Top Tier Elite
Jun
17
2019
IHG Rewards Club is offering a status challenge. With a screenshot of your current elite status with another chain, or photo of your current elite membership card, IHG Rewards Club will give you comparable status for 90 days — and an expedited way to keep the status through 2020.
American Airlines International Saver Award Space Has Totally and Completely Disappeared
Jun
17
2019
I’ve had several readers as me about the disappearance of all international saver award availability from American Airlines flights. This happened sometime between Friday evening and Saturday morning.
This appears to be across all routes, at least every single route that I’ve tried. It isn’t my usual complaint about lack of premium cabin inventory through end of schedule. Here I’m talking about even coach.
10 Secrets to Getting the Most From Air France KLM Flying Awards During Capital One’s Transfer Bonus
Jun
17
2019
Here are 10 things you should know as you think about making the most of Capital One Venture’s transfer bonus to Air France KLM Flying Blue, from awards that are surprisingly inexpensive to things to watch out for redeeming your miles.
The Future of Lufthansa First Class
Jun
17
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.
