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American is the best program for earning status beyond simply flying. Its partner award redemptions are among the best. But there’s one area where American AAdvantage lags behind all of its competitors: rewarding customers with lifetime elite status.
EU261 includes ‘duty of care’ requirements like a hotel night if you’re stranded during a trip even because of weather. But did you know that this duty of care applies to U.S. domestic flights, on U.S. airlines, if you’re flying back from Europe?
United is the only airline that restricts full-sized carry on bags on basic economy fares. American and Delta offer better value that United on their cheapest tickets. And of course Southwest Airlines doesn’t have basic economy, and includes two checked bags at no extra charge on all tickets.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has proposed legislation “that would offer lawmakers a dedicated security escort at airports, along with expedited screening outside of public view.” He’s trying to attach it to FAA Reauthorization.
United flight 35 from San Francisco to Osaka returned to San Francisco on Friday after dumping fuel. The aircraft was unable to make two way voice communication with air traffic control or with the airline’s dispatch.
The pilots of the aircraft communicated via text only.
SkyWest is navigating regulatory and industry pushback to launch SkyWest Charter, leveraging a 25% stake in Contour Airlines and aiming to reshape air service with a strategy that utilizes experienced pilots from major airlines and operates under Part 135 rules, amidst controversy and opposition from major carriers and pilot associations.
I find the older tan seats more comfortable than the ones in the 737 MAX 8 today, and I expect more comfortable than these new Recaro seats will be.
I’ve reached out to Southwest about whether their new pilot contract contains changes that would make it easier to add seats.
A passenger inside an American Airlines plane filmed a baggage handler tossing luggage on the ground. Another member of the crew wasn’t having it. He goes over and starts to lecture her. And while we can’t hear what’s said, he’s clearly letting her know that this is not how to treat customer bags. You can see him pointing out bags strewn about.
Thai Airways is suing a passenger who complained about them online. The customer questioned the airline’s decision to divert a Bangkok – Melbourne flight to Sydney, leading to a four hour delay. Since the airline says that the crew “followed international safety and security standards” they believe they need to protect their “reputation and that of its personnel.”
British Airways announced on social media on Thursday that Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle champagne will no longer be available in its first class cabins or in its first class Concorde Room lounge at London Heathrow airport. “LPGS” is perhaps the most premium element of the otherwise surprisingly pedestrian British Airways first class experience.
Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.
Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »
