You can now book ANA first class awards from June through end of schedule in and out of San Francisco. Details on how to do this are below. While at least three seats are most common, I’m seeing as many as five award seats open on some flights which is almost unprecedented.
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Alaska Airlines Devalues British Airways Awards, Adds Connecting Flight Surcharge
When Alaska Airlines introduced its new, unified award chart that replaced the separate charts for each airline partner on its website a month ago, it was a loss for transparency.
By sharing less information about award prices, they can increase those prices without telling consumers. They had previously committed to share changes with members in advance. But as long as the ‘starting from’ price doesn’t change, they can increase most award rates at will.
Bezos Girlfriend Lauren Sanchez Tried To Get A Job At Southwest Airlines. They Said She Was Overweight.
Former co-host of “Good Day L.A.” and entertainment show “Extra” Lauren Sanchez, dating Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for the past four years, was rejected by Southwest Airlines when she tried to become a flight attendant.
This Flight Attendant Fell From 33,000 Feet — and Lived For 44 Years
When Vesna Vulović has passed away. I’m ashamed to say I didn’t know who she was – even though she’s at the heart of one of the strangest or most miraculous stories in the entire history of aviation.
[Emirates First Now Available, New Award Chart Live] Book Emirates Awards With Air Canada Miles
The test that Air Canada did earlier in the week of new Emirates pricing was simply a bit premature. The new pricing is live. And so are redemptions for first class awards.
Wide Open Singapore Airlines Transatlantic Award Business Class Space, Up To 9 Seats Or More
There’s even better availability than before on the New York JFK – Frankfurt route in business class. There’s award space for a whole family, not just for a couple, and in some cases for an entire homeowner’s association.
And I’m highlighting it because the availability underscores some principles about Singapore Airlines award space that are worth understanding.
What I Learned From American Airlines Fourth Quarter Earnings
The airline’s 2022 results are an improvement, though they’re making less money than Delta or United, but their results are also a bit overclaimed. American notes “Record fourth-quarter revenue of $13.2 billion, which represents a 16.6% increase over the same period in 2019” of course inflation since 2019 is… 16%.
Delayed Frontier Airlines Flight To San Diego Ignored NOTAM, Had To Divert To Las Vegas
On January 22, Frontier Airlines flight 551 from Denver to San Diego diverted to Las Vegas. It should never have taken off from Denver.
Southwest Airlines Kicking Flight Attendants Out Of Training For Tattooed Hands And Fingers
It seems like tattoos is something that might come up during a flight attendant’s initial interview, rather than waiting until training to be kicked out over it. It’s also an odd place for Southwest to make a stand, considering the informality of their crew compared to some other airlines. However flight attendants with certain tattoos may find a more welcoming home in training with other carriers.
Qatar Airways Now Awards Miles Before You Fly, Allows Earning And Redemption Across Doha Airport
Now the Privilege Club program credits miles to members before they fly and permits earning and redemption for purchases at the Doha airport. I spoke with Noora Al-Ansari who heads the Privilege Club program, and with Thomas Thiollier who manages duty free, about the changes.