Feb
07
2017
I’m not sure how helpful it is to United for this interview with their CEO to be published two days before Oscar Munoz meets with Donald Trump.
What United’s CEO Thinks About Donald Trump’s Presidency
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How Free Meals in Coach Contribute to Airline Profit
Feb
07
2017
A couple of months ago I provided the first blog report of Delta’s testing of complimentary inflight meals in economy on some premium New York – West Coast flights.
Starting March 1 Delta will offer a choice of 3 meals in economy on these flights, and even accommodate special meal requests. This replaces buy on board.
An Introduction to Airport Lounges and the Hotel Elite Status That Punishes You for Using Points
Feb
07
2017
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.
Marriott Launches Its New Mobile App – The Rails on Which They’ll Deliver New Benefits
Feb
07
2017
Marriott has launched a newly redesigned mobile app for iOS users, with an update for Android coming soon. They’re touting it heavily (“the new Marriott Mobile app breaks the mold of typical hospitality apps”), but reading through the press release I wasn’t sure what was really new so I spoke with Marriott’s VP of Global Loyalty Thom Kozik.
Air India Pilot Refuses to Divert Plane After a Bird Strike, Keeps Flying
Feb
07
2017
Air India’s flight AI436 from Bhopal to Delhi experienced a bird strike on departure from Bhopal. The captain of the Airbus A319 decided to make the 364 mile flight instead of turning around or diverting.
Making sense of news coverage of aviation-related events is tough, because so much of what’s reported in the mainstream press about airline incidents is wrong.
Delta Triples Down on Airbnb Partnership Plus Bonuses Up to 25,000 Miles
Feb
06
2017
Delta launched a partnership with Airbnb in November, becoming the third airline to do so after Virgin America and Qantas.
They started out just offering 1 mile per dollar spent with Airbnb. But now the partnership has gotten lucrative.
The TSA Agent Who Smuggled Drugs and Lufthansa Drops First Class From New Planes
Feb
06
2017
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.
Set Your DVRs or Tune In: New BoardingArea Blogger’s TV Show Tonight!
Feb
06
2017
I’m seriously excited for fellow BoardingArea blogger Jason Kessler (‘Fly and Dine’)’s new Travel Channel show that premieres at 11 p.m. Eastern tonight.
The idea is to ‘test’ the activities in various destinations and see which ones are really worthwhile, and which ones you might give a miss on your next trip.
3 Hot Airfares Available Right Now – Europe and Asia Starting at Under $400 Roundtrip
Feb
06
2017
Here are 3 outstanding airfare deals available right now and sourced from 3 different sites that track and highlight the very best fares.
American Airlines Award Space As Pathetic As It’s Ever Been
Feb
06
2017
I had a dream last night that American Airlines was on the verge of announcing that all of their international flights would either offer either 3 business class award seats or 2 first class award seats.
