Sep
25
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.
Beijing’s New Airport Leaks American Airlines Plans
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Passenger Banned From Cathay Pacific For Trying to Trick Staff Into a Business Class Upgrade
Sep
25
2019
Self-described “social Influencer” Jacqueline Ng says she “filled out an online form. I emailed Cathay Pacific to try and upgrade to business class.”
She says she got an email back offering an upgrade subject to availability. She showed this e-mail at check-in, and it got her banned from the airline.
One Blogger Just Finished Visiting Every Country in the World – By Using Miles
Sep
24
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.
IHG Rewards Club Points Will Become Redeemable at 500 Mr. and Mrs. Smith Luxury Hotels
Sep
23
2019
Starting “early next year” IHG Rewards Club is introducing a new earn and burn relationship with Mr. and Mrs. Smith hotels. There will also be some form of elite benefits at Mrs. and Mrs. Smith properties, because IHG says that their “most loyal members” (presumably Spire Elites, but also “including InterContinental Ambassadors and Kimpton Inner Circle members”) “can expect free room upgrades whenever available and a free gift, called a Smith Extra, on arrival at each Mr & Mrs Smith hotel.”
What’s the Worst International First Class in the World?
Sep
22
2019
Now that BA has finally gotten their act together on internet – fuel surcharges on award tickets aside – I’d fly them over American, though I do think Qatar Airways QSuites is better than British Airways first class (and the new ANA business class seems like it may be as well).
Since I rank both Air China (as well as China Eastern) over American, and British Airways as well, is there any airline besides TAAG Angola at the bottom of the list if we were to put together an argument for absolute worst international first class in the world?
The British Royals Have Their Own Private Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 5
Sep
22
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.
American Airlines Bereavement and Critical Illness Change Fee Waiver and Refund Policy
Sep
21
2019
Oddly American waived my full change fee last year when my dog became critically ill, but only part of my change fee when my grandmother passed. Now I’ll know to insist on a full change fee waiver if a family funeral conflicts with travel in the future.
How American Airlines Bungled Itself Into Offering Unlimited Lifetime First Class Travel
Sep
21
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.
Boeing 787 Security Vulnerability is Real, But How Practical to Exploit?
Sep
20
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.
Eliminating Seat Back Video is Causing Passengers to Fight Over Window Shades
Sep
19
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.
