May
13
2025
We now know when two amazing opportunities created by the Alaska Airlines – Hawaiian Airlines merger are slated to end: by August.
Loophole Ends By August: Pool Amex, Stack 4 Cards, Transfer All The Points To Alaska
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‘Shut It Down’: Flight Attendants Crash The Stage At United’s Business Class Suite Reveal—No Raises In 5 Years
May
13
2025
United Airlines had some real theatrics today at Brooklyn Navy Yard where they were touting their vision for a new premium product – with flight attendant protestors rushing the stage
No Brackets, No Screws: Marriott Guest Injured When Sink Crashes In Hotel Room—Guest Says Corporate Just Went Silent
May
13
2025
A guest was at Marriott’s AC Veracruz hotel in Mexico when the bathroom sink in his room collapsed – causing, he says, a muscle tear and hernia. This happened in February and he still can’t get a response from the hotel or from Marriott over the incident.
American Airlines Cut Coach Drinks In January—Now They’re Reversing Course As Premium Pivot Begins
May
13
2025
In January, American Airlines stopped doing second drink service on long domestic coach flights. By making passengers request a second drink, either making you press the flight attendant call button and risk angering crew or heading to the galley for a drink and risk angering crew, the airline would save money on soda. They’ve reversed course quickly.
Bitten By Bed Bugs At Luxor—Rushed To Hospital, All They Did Was Waive Her Resort Fee. Now She’s Suing [Roundup]
May
13
2025
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Bilt Adds Japan Airlines As 1:1 Transfer Partner—Plus Skip The 60-Day Wait To Redeem Awards
May
13
2025
Bilt Rewards has added Japan Airlines as a 1:1 points transfer partner. Bilt says that most transfers will be completed within 10 minutes.
Naked Man Found Clinging To Plane, Covered In Mud—Manila Airport Blames The Drainage System
May
13
2025
Last week a naked man was found completely covered in mud clinging to the landing gear of a plane at at Manila airport’s terminal 1 by gate 6. He was spotted in the early morning hours by a security guard who noticed the tight grip – and lack of clothes. Airport Police responded and arrested the man.
United Unveils Caviar, Suites With Doors, And 27-Inch Screens—But Only 6 Flyers Get The Full Experience
May
13
2025
United has announced its new business class suites, which will appear on new delivery Boeing 787s starting later this year – with passenger service beginning in 2026. The first destinations will be San Francisco to London and Singapore.
Leaked: United’s New Business Class Seat Spotted Ahead of Tomorrow’s Big Reveal—And It Looks Just Like American’s
May
12
2025
Three weeks ago I told you that United Airlines would announce its new business class suite in early May. They have a customer event in Brooklyn tomorrow as well as a media preview for the new seat. And the airline has been teasing their reveal on social media. But photos are already available.
Running To The Gate? American Airlines Just Started Holding Flights—So You Don’t Miss Your Connection
May
12
2025
American Airlines is testing a customer-friendly move to hold connecting flights for delayed passengers, when doing so won’t cause problems for the operation. This effort is underway as of today at Dallas – Fort Worth airport, and if all goes well it’ll be expanded. Here’s what’s been shared internally with employees:
