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Southwest Airlines Co-Founder Herb Kelleher Passed Away

by Gary Leff on January 3, 2019

Jan 03 2019

Southwest Airlines was incorporated as Air Southwest Company by Rollin King and Herb Kelleher. Kelleher believed that by operating solely within the State of Texas an airline could avoid federal regulation — meaning they would be free to fly without Civil Aeronautics Board permission. It would also mean they wouldn’t have to charge the high fares mandated by the CAB.

King and Kelleher, together with banker John Parker, are said to have sketched out the idea for the airline on a napkin in a San Antonio restaurant.

Effective Immediately Singapore Airlines Allows Double Upgrades (Leap Frogging Premium Economy)

by Gary Leff on January 3, 2019

Jan 03 2019

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is increasing mileage prices for business and first class awards effective January 24, most US routes see an increase of 7000 miles each way for business class and 12,000 for first class.

They’re also making several other changes to the program.

Hurry: Business Class to Sydney on United, Air New Zealand Under $1500 Roundtrip

by Gary Leff on January 3, 2019

Jan 03 2019

Right on the heels of one of the best airfare deals we’ve seen in a long time being honored, you can fly Chicago – Sydney roundtrip in business class from $1492. This is on Air New Zealand (fly Chicago – Auckland non-stop on their 787 and on to Sydney) or fly United through Los Angeles or San Francisco.

At this price you can definitely get yourself to and from Chicago for the journey.

Singapore Airlines and Qantas Almost Merged Plus a Ramp Worker’s Bird Box Challenge

by Gary Leff on January 2, 2019

Jan 02 2019

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.

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Raising Award Prices

by Gary Leff on January 2, 2019

Jan 02 2019

The change focuses on business and first class awards. Business class awards between the US and Singapore go up 7000 miles each way. First class awards between the US and Singapore go up 10,000 – 12,000 miles each way.

Cathay Pacific Honoring First Class, Business Class Mistake Fares

by Gary Leff on January 2, 2019

Jan 02 2019

On New Year’s Eve I wrote about $675 business class roundtrips between Vietnam and the U.S. and about first class roundtrips for under $1000.

The amazing news for everyone who took a chance and booked these tickets is that Cathay Pacific is honoring the deal.

One Hilton I Definitely Won’t Eat At and an Airline CEO’s Awesome Phone Number

by Gary Leff on January 1, 2019

Jan 01 2019

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.

Hurry: Cathay Pacific Business Class Back to Several US Cities From $675

by Gary Leff on December 31, 2018

Dec 31 2018

Oh my goodness this is an amazing fare. You can fly from Southeast Asia to New York in Cathay Pacific business class from $675 roundtrip. Even if you book an award ticket to Asia and use this as a one way ticket to get back (and throw away the return) you come out way way ahead.

You can fly from Vietnam – the cheapest fares originate in Da Nang, but other cities work as well – to Cathay Pacific’s US gateways starting at $675.

Singapore Airlines Suites Saver Awards to Auckland Bookable Using United, Aeroplan Miles

by Gary Leff on December 30, 2018

Dec 30 2018

Singapore Airlines makes business and first class award seats available mostly to their own KrisFlyer members. It is very rare to be able to book these seats with miles in partner programs like United MileagePlus or Air Canada Aeroplan. Right now though you can book Singapore Suites on at least one route using partner miles!

Alaska Airlines Reveals Data on Where Members Redeem and How Much They Fly

by Gary Leff on December 28, 2018

Dec 28 2018

Five years ago Alaska Airlines shared that 84% of redemptions were for flights on their own aircraft, that American Airlines was by and large the second biggest carrier members redeemed for travel on, and non-U.S. airlines accounted for just 3.5% of redemptions.

Alaska shares how much members flew, how many members are being added, and where redemptions took place in 2018. Great data for anyone interested in loyalty!

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Co-Founder Herb Kelleher Passed Away

Effective Immediately Singapore Airlines Allows Double Upgrades (Leap Frogging Premium Economy)

Hurry: Business Class to Sydney on United, Air New Zealand Under $1500 Roundtrip

Singapore Airlines and Qantas Almost Merged Plus a Ramp Worker’s Bird Box Challenge

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Raising Award Prices

Cathay Pacific Honoring First Class, Business Class Mistake Fares

One Hilton I Definitely Won’t Eat At and an Airline CEO’s Awesome Phone Number

Hurry: Cathay Pacific Business Class Back to Several US Cities From $675

Singapore Airlines Suites Saver Awards to Auckland Bookable Using United, Aeroplan Miles

Alaska Airlines Reveals Data on Where Members Redeem and How Much They Fly

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