Jul
28
2017
I’ve had the Bank of America-issued Virgin Atlantic MasterCard several times over the years. The card is back with a signup bonus of up to 90,000 miles.
90,000 Mile Signup Bonus for Virgin Atlantic MasterCard is Back
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I Never Knew – Families Get 50% Off Rooms for Kids and More on Private Jet Flights for Free
Jul
28
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.
Here’s Everything Customers Hate About U.S. Airlines in 7 Seconds
Jul
28
2017
Modern airlines are safe. They’re mostly reliable. And they’re a marvel of technology and dedication.
Sometimes.
Despite the investment of billions of dollars into passenger experience, there’s a sense that too many employees at US airlines just don’t care. When we’re traveling, the trip is important to us.
When things go wrong, we’re at their mercy. And too often things feel far more controllable by the airline than they are.
Five Things We Learned From American’s Second Quarter Report and Earnings Call
Jul
28
2017
American slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations with its second quarter results earning pre-tax profit of $1.3 billion.
They’re touting the increase in non-GAAP accounting earnings per share year-over-year but of course that’s largely driven by having fewer shares (they’ve been using profits to buy back shares). Profits are actually down compared to the second quarter of last year.
Chase Worried They’re Losing Money on Sapphire Reserve
Jul
28
2017
People inside Chase are concerned their Sapphire Reserve Card is too generous and they’ll never make back their investment and that the bank “is pushing for about $200 million in fresh cost cuts in the unit that oversees the card.”
Richard Branson Sells Out, Delta and China Eastern Buy Into Air France, I Can’t Even Keep Up
Jul
28
2017
Delta owns 49% of Virgin Atlantic. Now Air France KLM is going to acquire Virgin Group’s 31% stake in the carrier. So Virgin Atlantic will be 80% owned by joint venture partners Delta and Air France.
But that’s not where it gets complicated.
Insane Mileage-Earning Offer for Hotel Stays Being HONORED
Jul
27
2017
Earlier tonight I wrote about a ridiculous deal offering up to 150,000 miles in the Gol Smiles program for even a one night hotel stay that cost $600 or so.
RIDICULOUS DEAL: Earn 150,000 Miles for a One Night Hotel Stay
Jul
27
2017
You’re going to want to familiarize yourself with this program because they’re running a promotion that is insane and off the charts: hotel bookings for miles worth far more than the hotel nights themselves.
Alaska Airlines Expanding Fast, Benefiting from Poor Value Offered By Competitors
Jul
27
2017
Alaska Airlines has launched 20 new routes in the last 9 months, and says 15 are already profitable. They’re planning 30 new routes in the next 6 months.
American Introduces New Delayed Baggage Push Notifications and Mobile Lost Bag Claims
Jul
27
2017
In August 2015 American ported in the US Airways baggage tracking feature so customers could see the status of bags in real time.
American has now rolled out what they call Customer Baggage Notification.
