The key to getting the most out of miles and points is having some flexibility. If you can only take a certain flight on a specific day, you’ll take or leave what’s available. But if you can shift your plans and take advantage of the awards that are available, when they come up, you can get orders of magnitude greater value – business and first class for the same price as coach, international long haul for the same price as domestic.
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Book Etihad Business Class To India, The Mideast, Or Maldives For 70K AAdvantage Miles—Wide Open Now, But It Won’t Last
Etihad business class is fantastic. Spending American AAdvantage miles on the product is an incredible value, at 70,000 miles each way between the U.S. and Mideast or even connecting over Abu Dhabi to India, Sri Lanka or the Maldives.
“Use Seat Bottom Cushiom For Flotation”: How Did This Get Past American Airlines And The FAA?
Once you see this mistake on an American Airlines plane, you won’t be able to unsee it – and you’ll begin to notice it everywhere: “Use Seat Bottom Cushiom For Flotation”
‘5 Years. No Raises.’ United Flight Attendants Just Scored Retro Pay, Big Raises, And A Win Over Scheduling Algorithms
Flight attendants will still have to ratify the deal. Pending major surprises though it seems likely, though some flight attendants will believe that they can always do better – that you should ‘never take the first deal’. However starting the click on “40% total economic improvements” in the first year along with retro pay is going to be something most crew will want right away.
They Promised ‘Transfarency’—But Bag Fees Hit May 28, And Southwest Still Won’t Say What You’ll Pay
Southwest Airlines starts charging for checked bags on May 28th. That’s just days away. And they still won’t say how much checked bags are going to cost!
Surely the systems are already programmed (or are they?) They certainly know the pricing. They just won’t tell customers what to expect.
Everyone Said Travel Was Down—But Memorial Day Flight Bookings Are Surging
Memorial Day Weekend bookings made between the end of January and mid-May are actually up 6% year-over year when looking at the Thursday-Monday of the 2024 and 2025 holidays.
‘Being On Time Is Just Table Stakes’: American Airlines Tells Staff It Has To Improve To Finally Win Customer Loyalty
In many ways I’m more excited for American Airlines than I have been at any time in the last dozen years. But a lot has to come to fruition to move from quick wins to sustainable improvement that translates into customer preference and economic performance. Still, this represents a huge shift in mindset from where the airline seemed to be a year ago.
Running Late? United Will Take Away Your Seat 15 Minutes Earlier Than Before
Starting June 3, you’ll have to check in earlier if you want to fly United Airlines. In an internal memo, the airline stays that customers without bags will have to check in at least 45 minutes prior to their flight. The current rule is 30 minutes. If you don’t make it in time, you’ll lose your seat.
United’s MileagePlus Devaluation: Say Goodbye To Stopovers, Instant Upgrades, And Upgrade Award Charts
United Airlines is making 3 big changes to MileagePlus that no one is likely to be happy about. They’re making changes to award rules, upgrades, and upgrade pricing.
They’re Finally Feeding Us: American Adds Steak Sandwiches, Tapas, And Jerky In Coach
The airline announced today the addition to Socorro Tequila onboard starting June 1, and new snack baskets starting June 11 (in addition to a separate midday basket in addition to the morning and afternoon baskets).
But what I’m most interested in is the June 1 expansion of buy on board items.