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.
Uber is Losing a Billion Dollars PER QUARTER, But Can They Make It Up on Volume?
As a myriad of scandals can dominated coverage of Uber over the past several months, the privately held company released details of their financials perhaps to test investor sentiment or to change the dominant story about the on demand transportation service.
Cathay Pacific New Business Class Service Concept and Could Richard Branson Kill United Airlines?
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.
5 Things You Can Do to Avoid Being Involuntarily Denied Boarding (Even Flying United)
When there are more passengers with confirmed reservations than there are seats not everyone is going to fly. And when passengers aren’t willing to give up a confirmed seat in exchange for compensation and a later flight, someone is going to be involuntarily bumped from their seat. These five steps are merely ways to reduce the odds that the bumped passenger will be you.
Delta Capitalizes on United Woes, Raises Denied Boarding Compensation
Delta is increasing the authority for gate agents and supervisors to pay out higher amounts of voluntary denied boarding compensation.
This is great PR, great for customers, and won’t cost the airline very much.
Surprise Mistake Rates Cost Marriott $50,000 and Air Tahiti Nui Award Booking Trick
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.
KILLING THE GOLDEN GOOSE: SEC Filing Shows AAdvantage Devaluation Hurt American Airlines Profits
Airlines thought they could devalue forever – they could offer less value – and their customers wouldn’t know the difference. American, at least, is starting to see signs that devaluations are killing the golden goose — so far perhaps to the tune of $200 million.
You’re Gonna Have a Bad United Flight When a Drunk Man Sits Next To You, Writes on Your Note Pad
Jennifer Rafieyan claims that last month, while onboard a United flight from Newark to Phoenix, a flight attendant moved a visibly drunk passenger to the empty aisle seat beside her and her 12 year old daughter.
Hijinks ensue.
Considering the Death Threats I Got, This Writer Is In For Real Trouble Over His United Views
The first time I ever got a death threat over a blog post I wrote it was about a laptop bag. Years later I still love my Tom Binh Checkpoint Flyer, though it’s no longer available for sale.
At this point, though, e-mailing threats to me is practically de rigueur.
Inside the First Luxury Card Lounge
In my opinion the ‘Luxury Card’ products are pretty good credit cards when considering only the benefits but with annual fees that are too high for their overall value proposition — at least in the U.S. and with current offerings. That could change.