Jul
19
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
First-Ever Free Inflight Spa on a Short-Haul Flight, United Axing Flights, and Thai Aviation at Risk
About Gary Leff
The Best, Least Known Feature of American Airlines Upgrades that Can Save You on Your Next Trip
Jul
18
2015
If you upgrade with American using miles or confirmed systemwides, then you’re protected.
Via Traveling Better, if your flight is effected by weather, crew legality, mechanical issues, or even air traffic control — if your flight is delayed just two hours (and in fact, just one hour if you are an AAdvantage elite member or full fare passenger) then you can be protected on a joint venture partner or oneworld airline in the same upgraded class of service if their flight will get you to your destination faster than the next American flight with available inventory will.
TSA Has Been Breaking the Law with Nude-o-Scopes for 7 Years. Is That About to Change?
Jul
18
2015
In light of revelations that the TSA fails to stop bombs and weapons going through the checkpoint 95% of the time, we can expect even more security theatre and less efficient screening.
We’ve subjected ourselves to the War on Water (and extortionate bottled water pricing from the newsstand-industrial complex), long waits, ID checks, pat downs, naked pictures of ourselves, and exposure to radiation. All to make us feel more safe.
And in the process the Federal Courts have found that TSA has blatantly flouted the law.
Did You Know the Best Place to Buy Gift Cards Can Save You on Your Auto Loan, Too?
Jul
18
2015
A couple of months ago I told you about a credit union that allows you to:
- Join online
- Fund your initial deposit with a credit card and earn miles
- Buy visa gift cards online with free shipping, and have your name embossed on them ($3.95 for $500, and you could activate PINs on them to use as debit cards)
A Glimpse Inside the Character of Delta Executives
Jul
18
2015
Just three years ago, Delta was buying ads that said, “Loyalty Programs Should Be Loyal” … but what does it mean for a loyalty program to be loyal?
Even when a business follows what it thinks it best for its bottom-line, there are things you do and don’t do — that reveal your character.
TSA Agents Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Badges
Jul
18
2015
The union that represents airport police at LAX doesn’t think TSA agents should be allowed to wear badges.
$99 Paris Fares, Plus Your Rights if a Hotel Doesn’t Honor Your Reservation
Jul
18
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Stop Building Great Airports and Build a Great Travel Experience!
Jul
17
2015
Reihan Salam, via Tyler Cowen, says that if you want to improve air travel you should focus on reducing congestion, not building palatial airports. That’s mostly right.
Delta’s Latest Devaluation is Even Worse Than I Thought
Jul
17
2015
This week Delta announced changes to award pricing but refused to tell us what it would mean for members.
Australia Wants to Accrue Miles for all Government Travel. Gee, No Country Has Tried That Before…
Jul
17
2015
US law used to prohibit federal employees from accumulating miles when traveling for work. The federal government found that this policy did not in fact save any money. And in December 2001 President Bush signed a law that allowed federal workers to accrue miles from their travel.
It’s very difficult for businesses and governments to make use of miles to offset the cost of business travel, especially under a regime where those miles are sitting in employee accounts.
