May
29
2015
The airline’s CEO shares that Alaska Airlines was ‘shocked’ when their Delta partnership unraveled. Now competition is making them better.
Alaska Airlines Was Shocked When Delta Partnership Unraveled
About Gary Leff
Why You Shouldn’t Cheer the DOT for Increasing Lost Luggage and Denied Boarding Compensation
May
29
2015
The Department of Transportation has increased compensation limits for involuntary denied board and lost luggage. That’s being hailed as “Flying Just Got Better: New Rules Hold Airlines Accountable” when it’s nothing of the sort. It’s just… inflation-adjusting, as required by law.
Hilton HHonors Solves the Biggest Problem With Their Promotions
May
29
2015
Hilton extends ‘Double Your HHonors’ for June through August, but with a major twist and improvement… all hotels are participating. For the coming quarter, at least, they’ve solved the single biggest problem with HHonors promotions.
5 Unidentified Objects Spotted Above Airport, 1000 Free Miles, and More
May
28
2015
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Corrupt FIFA Executive Chuck Blazer Was In It for the American Express Points
May
28
2015
American soccer official Chuck Blazer, whose cooperating testimony led to the arrest of soccer governing body FIFA executives this week, was in part after 26 Million Membership Rewards points.
American AAdvantage Will No Longer Award Miles on Mistake Fares
May
28
2015
American Airlines has updated its terms and conditions to say that they will not award miles on mistake fares going forward. The good news is this suggests they may envision that there will still be more mistake fares…
Hands Free Luggage That Follows You Through the Airport
May
28
2015
A pilot with a new invention is looking for $3500 on kickstarter to fund the first production run of his invention — hands free luggage.
British Airways Takes Back its Offer of a Free Upgrade to First Class. What Gives?
May
28
2015
Several readers have written in about an email they received from British Airways — telling them they weren’t welcome to take advantage of a free upgrade offer that had been sent to them — and wanting to know what’s going on.
You Want to Apply for Credit Cards, the Miles are Great, But What About Your Credit Score?
May
27
2015
One of the most-asked questions about credit cards is how does it affect your credit score, and of course the implied followup, do you care? And it’s been awhile since I wrote a post on understanding your credit score. I’ve signed up for scores of cards over many years and I still have an excellent credit score, it was nearly 800 FICO on the three major credit bureaus when I went to get my mortgage. In part because of signing up for more cards, rather than in spite of it. I first discovered rewards credit cards in 1997. I signed up for a US Airways card, enticed by the bonus. I decided I didn’t want to pay an annual fee for a credit card back then. My income – and thus my spending – wasn’t…
Why the Andaz 5th Avenue is My Favorite Hotel in New York
May
27
2015
The Andaz 5th Avenue has large rooms and tons of suites, plenty of value like non-alcoholic minibar free, and treats Diamond members exceptionally well including complimentary room service breakfast. In my view it hits a real sweet spot for price and value in the city. And they’ve made some recent changes that will have others singing praises too.
