Starting in January if a ConciergeKey member’s flight is cancelled or delayed more than 3 hours, they (and a companion) are entitled to travel on the next flight in coach even if it is sold out. American will bump another customer to make this happen.
United Pilot Announces Passengers Must Keep Politics Off the Plane, Whole Cabin Cheers
The captain of yesterday’s United flight UA1212 from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta made an announcement that many people feel the country needs to hear right now. It’s been a crazy week. We all were exhausted by the election and looked forward to our Facebook feeds returning to puppies and kittens. Now shut up about politics at least if you’re ‘in a metal tube at 35,000 feet’.
Marriott CEO Has Words for Trump, and Delta’s President Dumps Stock
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Woman Went Missing for Several Hours After Getting on Wrong Southwest Flight
A woman was set to fly from Chicago-Midway to Birmingham on Southwest Airlines. Except she didn’t. She disappeared. She was traveling with her family, and they started looking for her.
Is United Changing Its 24 Hour Refund Policy?
The US Department of Transportation requires airlines to offer consumers either 24 hour holds or 24 hour refunds for tickets they sell which are purchased at least a week in advance of travel.
United and Delta have offered 24 hour refunds even day of travel, not limiting the “courtesy cancel” benefit to reservations that are at least 7 days prior to departure.
United e-ticket confirmations now include a 7 day requirement describing the benefit, while United’s website does not.
Mistake in United’s Offer to Let You Buy Elite Status and Airbnb Reservations Aren’t Really Confirmed
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Two Amazing Airfares Right Now: Thailand and India From $471 Roundtrip
There are fares from New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco to Delhi starting at $471 roundtrip.
There’s also New York to Bangkok or Phuket from $497 roundtrip, with travel mid-February through mid-April.
[RESOLVED] American Airlines Grounded Systemwide: IT Issue Hindering Check-in and Take-offs
Based on reports from several readers it appears that American Airlines is in the midst of an across-the-board systems issue. It’s unclear the cause or how long it will last though I will update.
Indicted Former Congressman Used Campaign Funds When His Mileage Award Trip Fell Apart
Former Congressman Aaron Schock has been indicted by the FBI, accused of a dizzying array of fraudulent transactions to enrich himself.
Politicians get special travel perks anyway and when they’re pushing the envelope, they often do it across the board, including with miles. So it’s no real surprise that former Congressman Schock dipped into campaign funds when an award redemption went awry.
Yes, the Last Great Mattress Run for Hyatt Status Really Will Work
The biggest tradeoff with Hyatt’s program changes for many is that top tier status becomes harder to qualify for (although everyone who made elite status under the current rules will be grandfathered through February 2018).
Since the Hyatt program has the most lucrative top tier among the major hotel loyalty offerings, there are plenty of people considering whether it makes sense to try to get in under the wire with status before the rules change.