Jun
08
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.
You Can’t Miss the Speed Tape Airlines Acronym Song
About Gary Leff
The Decline of Flyertalk
Jun
08
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.
The 4 Best Rewards Cards From Barclays
Jun
08
2019
Now that Barclays has pulled new applications for the Arrival Plus card from the market, as they re-evaluation their branded card (and lending) strategy, what are the best Barclays credit card options?
There are some gems in the portfolio, and in fact the one card I feel like I missed out on is a Barclays product.
Spirit’s Former CEO Dishes on Why Wow Air Failed
Jun
08
2019
While Ben Baldanza is no longer running a U.S. airline, he actually does blog. And he shared some insights from his time as a Wow Air board member. Wow was the Icelandic transatlantic low cost carrier which collapsed at the end of March.
Marriott is Coming Under Too Much Criticism for Failed Points to Miles Transfers. Let’s Not Forget Why
Jun
08
2019
Earlier in the week I wrote that customers were transferring points from Marriott to Lufthansa and they were just getting lost in the ether. There seemed to be a broad issue with Lufthansa transfers, and that this was a sudden decision on Lufthansa’s part that applied pretty broadly.
In this case Marriott is coming under criticism for how they’re handling Lufthansa’s withdrawal from points transfers because their points transfers are actually useful. Who would transfer Hilton points to Lufthansa miles if they had any other option?
Cuban Spies Infiltrated the Miami Airport
Jun
07
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.
Fund for Families of Victims of Pan Am 103 Will Give All its Money to a Park
Jun
07
2019
The Lockerbie Air Disaster Fund, one of the charities set up ‘provide support and assistance in a wide variety of ways to those affected in the disaster’ received donations totaling 2.4 million British pounds.
In 1991 there was 235,000 pounds left, which was transferred to a new Lockerbie Trust. Families of victims sought access to these funds, but they were rebuffed.
Rumor: American Buying Airbus 321XLR Aircraft for Europe Flights
Jun
07
2019
There’s speculation that American Airlines could announce an order for Airbus A321XLRs at the Paris Air Show, which runs later this month June 17-23. The idea would be to replace Boeing 757s, to allow flights to smaller European cities from New York and Philadelphia.
The narrowbody aircraft could even be outfitted with lie flat direct aisle access business class seats.
Lufthansa Says Points to Miles Transfers May Be Illegal, Shuts Them Down
Jun
07
2019
If Germany’s Payment Services Supervision Act applies to ‘buying’ Lufthansa’s miles using points in another program, then they aren’t currently in compliance with the Act, in part because ‘e-payments’ are now regulated as traditional payment services. That means registration, government supervision, and “strong customer authentication” among other requirements.
Brazilian President Takes to YouTube Threatening to Veto Free Baggage Allowance
Jun
07
2019
In December Brazil advanced a rule to eliminate foreign ownership restrictions on airlines operating inside the country. There had been a 20% cap, and currently Delta owns 9.4% of Gol, Qatar 10% of LATAM, and United 8% of Azul — three airlines that control 92% of the Brazilian market.
The rule was temporary, requiring legislative action followed by the President’s signature. The President has one problem with the bill, and he announced it on YouTube.
