Jul
15
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Leaked United Memo to Employees: Nice to Customers, Plus Hotel Secret Agent/Beer Officer
About Gary Leff
US Airline Markets are Super Cheap and Hyper-Competitive
Jul
15
2015
Scott Mayerowitz and David Koenig have a piece out on airline industry consolidation titled “Airlines carve US into markets dominated by 1 or 2 carriers.” The point is to suggest that airline mergers are driving up prices and reducing choice. I’m not sure that gives a fair read to the situation. At least to some extent though it seems like the conclusions flow from the way the piece is framed rather than clearly from the data.
With Yesterday’s Announcement It Costs More Delta Miles to Upgrade a Paid Ticket Than Book a Free Seat!
Jul
15
2015
Yesterday Delta announced effective immediately, award bookings for travel June 1 onward may have new prices only Delta won’t tell us what those prices are.
Delta also announced that upgrade prices are going up for June 1 travel onward, but more fares will be eligible.
We now know what the upgrade miles prices are. And they’re absolutely nutty.
West Coast Frequent Traveler University Announced, Tickets Now Available
Delta Raises Award Prices Without Notice, Tells Member’s They’re Providing Plenty Of Notice
Jul
14
2015
Delta says they’ve changed award and upgrade prices for travel June 1 onward. And they’re telling you about this change now – which has already gone into effect — to provide the most notice possible. Only they won’t even tell you what the changes are.
The Occam’s Razor Approach to Award Booking, as American Flights are Back on the BA.com Website
Jul
14
2015
When AA.com and indeed the Qantas Frequent Flyer website shows American AAdvantage award space, but the British Airways site doesn’t, odds on the problem is the British Airways website and not a new regime where American blocks their joint venture partner from having access to their (very limited amount of) award space.
Star Alliance Frequent Flyer Program Sold! Plus BA Introducing New First Class & Meet American’s New LAX Lounge Chef
Jul
14
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Taking a Metal Copy of the Bill of Rights Through Airport Security
Jul
13
2015
Your metal copy of the Bill of Rights will alarm the metal detector and then you can actually say to the TSA, “Oh I’m sorry, here, take my rights” as you hand it over to be re-screened.
Ok, So More Than One US Airport Allows You to Fly With Pot..!
Jul
13
2015
Earlier today I noted that Portland’s airport changed its official policy to allow flying with marijuana provided you’re carrying just one ounce or less onto a flight inside the state.
What I was surprised to learn today: Portland’s airport is not the first to officially change its policy to allow bringing pot onto a plane.
Same Day Changes Now Allowed on American Airlines International Flights
Jul
13
2015
I had heard several recent rumors that this was coming, here’s the first confirmation I’ve seen that American will now allow same day travel changes for international flights.
