Dec
03
2016
In Italy programs themselves are required to expire. But you can imagine laws going the opposite direction. However I don’t think expiring miles are all that unreasonable.
Should Expiring Miles Be Illegal?
About Gary Leff
Greatest Mistake Fare in History and is American Taking on SpaceX?
Dec
03
2016
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.
KLM Pilot Has Heart Attack While Taxiing to Runway
Dec
03
2016
The pilot of a KLM flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam fell unconscious as the plane prepared to depart Glasgow.
DOT Finally Approves Norwegian’s Irish Subsidiary to Fly to the US
Dec
02
2016
The US and EU have an Open Skies treaty. Airlines based on either side of the Atlantic can fly from wherever they want to wherever they want, more or less.
However Norwegian Air’s subsidiary NAI – based in Ireland – was getting slow walked by the US government over its authority to operate. US airlines and pilots objected because of the airline’s low costs and low fares.
New Deadline Set for Alaska-Virgin Merger and Network TV Takes on American and Delta Lounges
Dec
02
2016
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.
IHG Does More to Crack Down on Fraud in China: Be Careful Gifting Award Nights There!
Dec
02
2016
Leaving aside the sale of stolen miles on the darkweb, a plurality of loyalty program fraud originates in China.
Low Cost Airline Merger: XL Airways is Taking Over La Compagnie
Dec
02
2016
XL Airways is acquiring french all business class airline La Compagnie in a deal where financial terms have not been disclosed.
The La Compagnie founder has resigned, and XL Airways CEO Laurent Magnin will run the combined company. La Compagnie founder Frantz Yvelin founder had last started all business class transatlantic carrier L’Avion and sold it to its primary competitor British Airways back in 2008.
Here’s What United’s New Polaris Service Looks Like on a Flight
Dec
02
2016
Reader Mike D. flew Chicago – Shanghai on United in first class, and graciously shared some of his photos of the new Polaris inflight product on its first day in service.
United’s first class product is virtually identical to business — the food is nearly the same, for instance, though there will generally be an extra course and first class passengers will get first choice of entrees ahead of business class passengers.
COOL OPPORTUNITY: Redeem Just 12,500 Miles for Flight Simulator Time or Buy 20% Off
Dec
02
2016
British Airways is selling flight simulator time for just £319 for a limited time for 1 hour in London. Or you can redeem just 12,500 Thai Airways miles (transferable from Citi!) for flight simulator time.
The History of the 747’s “Hump” and How Loyalty Programs are Like Wedding Proposals
Dec
01
2016
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.
