Jun
11
2015
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Beating a Credit Card Shutdown via CFPB Complaint, Even More Miles for Delta Amex, and Coin Finally Arrives
About Gary Leff
Qatar Airways Head Awarded French Legion of Honor – In Contrived Scheme to Tell Air France to (Expletive Deleted)
Jun
11
2015
Even though Air France wants a government crackdown on Qatar Airways, their airline’s CEO Akbar al-Baker has been awarded the French Legion of Honor “for his leadership in the aviation industry and for spearheading Qatar Airways to be a leading global airline” .. and for his service and commitment to France at large.
What is a ‘Mistake’ Price Really? Hotel Refuses to Honor its Regular Rate on a Night It Could Charge More
Jun
11
2015
A reader booked a AAA rate for a Hilton the weekend of the local university’s graduation. The hotel decided they wouldn’t honor it, because for those nights they could charge a premium. Their ‘mistake’ was not charging more than usual. Is that a legitimate reason to dishonor a reservation?
4000 Free Miles from New Star Alliance Frequent Flyer Program
Jun
11
2015
Copa’s new ConnectMiles program will give you 2000 miles for joining and 2000 more for completing your profile.
Here’s the Best Way to Get American Airlines Club Access Without Paying Full Boat
Jun
10
2015
As someone who flies American Airlines regularly, I place a high value on lounge access. It’s the people who keep me going especially during irregular operations, going above and beyond to get me where I’m going. As a result I’m very interested in the best way to get American Airlines club access.
Delta Just Completed Their Quarter Billion Dollar Renovation at LAX
Jun
10
2015
Today Delta announced its the completion of its LAX terminal renovation and the cost figure is $229 million.
There’s a new business class check-in lounge, a revamped club, new restaurants in the terminal, and more. Here are the details and renderings.
The Airline Industry May Have Just Truly Gone Crazy
Jun
10
2015
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker just warned of protectionism sweeping the industry. And new claims by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways may just prove him right. Meanwhile the French government just awarded him the Legion of Honor, so Air France itself may just go insane…
Hotel Discounts for Your Social Media Profile, Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Fly Coach, & More
Jun
10
2015
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Review: Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas (Great Barrier Reef)
Jun
10
2015
Cairns is a city, that’s where you’ll fly into when going up to the Great Barrier Reef. And you can use it as a jumping off point to the Reef to be sure. But ever since I was a kid I preferred to stay in the town of Port Douglas about an hour away.
There’s only one place though where you can use points from one of the major hotel loyalty programs there. Oh, there’s a Best Western and a Ramada. But Starwood has a property — the Sheraton Mirage — which was the first big resort in the area (formerly just Mirage).
It’s a large hotel with meandering pools and is nestled just beside the beach, but it’s a drive out from town. Many will rent cars, though there’s convenient van transport as well.
Delta’s Mixed Cabin Award Rule Changes. Here’s What They Really Mean.
Jun
10
2015
Delta changed their award FAQ to say “SkyMiles members do not have the ability to combine Main Cabin, First, Business and Delta One™ Class into one round-trip Award Ticket.”
Except Delta’s rules aren’t actually what this appears to say. Here’s what Delta really changed, and what it means for booking award tickets with SkyMiles.
