Oct
21
2017
The old definition of chutzpah used to be killing your parents and asking for mercy because you’re an orphan. Now it’s just going to be air berlin.
Chutzpah! Air Berlin is Suing Etihad For Allowing It to Go Bankrupt
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$99 Transatlantic Flights from New York and Boston Starting in May
Oct
21
2017
In July Icelandic carrier Primera Air announced plans to fly to fly to Newark and Boston from Birmingham, London Stansted and Paris Charles de Gaulle in 2018 using Airbus A321neos.
I’m not sure why Primera hasn’t been on my radar. Norwegian and Wow Air garner most of the attention as transatlantic discounters.
The Surprising 5 Busiest Airline Routes in the World
Oct
21
2017
Here are the 5 largest air routes in the world, all domestic and not a single one in the U.S. All are in Asia Pacific, four are in North Asia. And Vietnam is a notably fast growing market with potentially much more headroom.
I’m surprised that Rio – Sao Paulo and Beijing – Shanghai don’t make the list.
When a BA Pilot Was Nearly Sucked Out of a Plane and New United Boarding Process
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 Worst Airline Complaint I’ve Ever Seen — Where Simple Steps Could Have Made It All Better
Oct
20
2017
Things go wrong when you travel. The most important thing is always safety, and while it’s frustrating when there are mechanical delays or flight diversions I’d always prefer to take the delay than push forward.
I wish that airlines did a better job communicating when things go wrong. However it’s often a game of telephone with two cups and a string. There’s uncertainty about the situation, about the plan to fix it, and between plenty of moving pieces — actually fixing the plane, what alternatives are available, and this all takes time to sort through.
Citi Explains Why They’re Walking Away From Rich Rewards
Oct
20
2017
With recent changes to Citi Prestige it has seemed like Citibank has given up. And in the face of Chase’s success with the Sapphire Reserve product and increased investment in the Platinum Card by American Express, it turns out they have — at least according to the bank’s CFO.
British Airways Status Matches and American Airlines Customizable Avocado Toast
Oct
20
2017
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.
SAD: Kimpton Karma Rewards Being Folded into IHG, Here’s What Happens to Points and Status
Oct
20
2017
Ultimately this move is good for IHG Rewards Club members (more redemption options), not good for Kimpton Karma Rewards members (sanitization of what’s unique about their recognition program). It’s difficult to get too worked up over it though since we’ve know this was coming.
We’ve had 3 years to go through all the various stages of grief. So it’s time for acceptance.
US Wants to Bring Back Electronics Ban: Forbidding Laptops From Being Checked as Luggage
Oct
20
2017
In the spring the US banned laptops from passenger cabins on US-bound flights from several airports,
requiring that electronics with lithium ion batteries be checked as baggage instead. They did this even though it was widely acknowledged to be dangerous.
Now the U.S. wants a new electronics ban — this time forbidding large electronics from being checked as luggage.
Review: Pre-Opening Peek Inside the American Express Centurion Lounge Philadelphia
Oct
20
2017
I had an opportunity to see the brand new American Express Centurion lounge Philadelphia last night and try the food since I was invited to the pre-opening party there.
The American Express Centurion Lounge Philadelphia is located in Terminal A-West near Gate A14.
