Jun
20
2022
Back in September Oman Air announced its intention to join oneworld alliance and that it is working with Qatar Airways on its application as a sponsor.
Now joining is official.
Oman Air Joining oneworld Alliance
Airlines
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I’m Numb To Airline Meltdowns, Here’s What’s Going On
Jun
20
2022
A reader asked why I haven’t covered this past weekend’s drama. The truth is I’ve gotten numb it all because it is largely the same story week after week with passengers stranded amidst cancellations, and with flights full there’s no slack – very few seats for people to get rebooked onto – which means that the consequences of cancellations are greater than ever.
Here’s why airlines are struggling, and what you can do about it.
Do All Your Award Searches And Get Guidance On How To Book Tickets For Just $1
Jun
20
2022
Point.me lets you search award space across pretty much every airline, shows you the best way to book a flight, with the lowest prices, and which points to use, and even walks you through the process – click by click – of transferring points and creating your booking (this is the past I like the best).
This Was United’s Theme – Before Rhapsody In Blue
Jun
19
2022
The United Airlines is fundamentally intertwined with George Gershwin’s 1924 Rhapsody in Blue. It’s hard to imagine that when Continental Airlines management took over they considered dropping the song which the airline has used since the 1980s. United was the first commercial brand ever to license it, for an annual fee of $300,000 at the time.
The Gershwin piece wasn’t just used on board and in commercials but also a version was recorded for the ‘trippy tunnel’ connecting United concourses at Chicago O’Hare. But United didn’t always use this song.
Pete Buttigieg Gave Airline CEOs A Tongue Lashing. One Airline Took Its Revenge
Jun
18
2022
Buttigieg scolds the U.S. airlines but he could have done – and could still do – things that would help improve operational reliability. He’d rather jawbone though than do the hard work – even if it means feeling the consequences of cancellations himself.
Wide Open: Use Miles To Fly Singapore Airlines Business Class To Europe
Jun
16
2022
Singapore Airlines saver award space is wide open for those who want to travel business class between the U.S. and Europe. It’s available starting August and running all the way through end of schedule in June 2023. And it’s available on both transatlantic routes that Singapore Airlines flies.
Southwest Airlines Threw Shade At American. Their Pilots Clapped Back.
Jun
16
2022
American Airlines has added change fees back to some international-originating itineraries. Southwest Airlines – which doesn’t have change fees, but also doesn’t do long haul international flying, reacted on twitter. Southwest’s pilots reacted, too.
American Airlines Brings Back Change Fees For Many International Tickets
Jun
14
2022
U.S. airlines began permanently eliminating change fees during the pandemic, starting with United Airlines though others quickly followed suit.
You can expect many international fares for trips originating outside the United States to come with change fees.
Is American Airlines Eliminating Free Standby?
Jun
12
2022
When American Airlines dropped most change fees in fall 2020 they also introduced free standby.
Style Matters: Selling Airline Tickets Isn’t Just About Schedule And Price
Jun
11
2022
There are customers that are pure price buyers. That’s the market Spirit Airlines and Frontier cater to. There are also coach passengers who will pay more for a better experience. And premium cabin customers are going to be paying substantially more to get a better product.
High cost airlines like American, United and Delta need to appeal to customers that will spend more money. They need to earn a revenue premium since they aren’t going to be the low-cost producers of seats.
