Sep
05
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
2 Markers of the End of an Era in the US (and Just Like Every Other Day in Europe)
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Sep
04
2015
Back for September, I should have some time over the Labor Day weekend to put together answers to what’s on your mind.
American Is Testing Live TV on International Flights
Sep
04
2015
Earlier this week I wrote about a rumor that American was installing live TV on its international fleet.
There’s now confirmation of the rumor – that there’s a test of Panasonic’s product installed in a 777-300ER and a 787, with a 777-200 to come.
The Truth About Airline Carry-on Sizers and Bag Rules
Sep
04
2015
Why your 22 inch carry on bag doesn’t fit into a 22 inch airline baggage sizer.. and answers to other mysteries.
US Airways A319s Will Be Getting New Seats, Extra Legroom Starting Next Month
Sep
04
2015
With the process of draining down the US Airways schedule, looking towards having only American Airlines flights starting October 17, there’s going to be some confusion over whose aircraft are you flying.
That’s relevant because American and US Airways aircraft have different interiors — different number of first class seats, different seats, seat power, and legroom. That’s about to start changing.
Why We’ll Miss US Airways, and Why The Airline Plus “Hang Up Call Back” Were the Two Greatest Things In Travel
Sep
04
2015
Yesterday I helped a work colleague with a cancelled flight. Their US Airways travel was cancelled, and leading up to the Labor Day weekend most options were sold out. US Airways said they couldn’t re-accommodate until this afternoon which meant missing an important family event. They said nothing was available on other airlines, either, and that they could only rebook on US Airways or American in any case.
What do you do under those circumstances? Hang Up, Call Back: The Four Most Important Words in Travel, and Maybe Even in Life
Aeroflot Status Matches Available Plus Holiday Inn Pancake Selfies and $10 Free at NY Restaurants
Sep
04
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Watch a Former United Boeing 757 Get Torn Apart for Recycling
Sep
03
2015
Watch a former United Airlines 757 get cut into pieces. Some planes get parked in the desert. This 25 year old aircraft is actually going to be recycled.
Virgin America Wants Airlines to Become More Like Phone Companies During the Landline Era. Seriously.
Sep
03
2015
Virgin America’s CEO wants the government to force other airlines to let him sell tickets on their flights, and share the revenue. He says it is ‘impossible’ for airlines to set up their own regional feeds, so taking over other airlines’ operations and treating them as a common resource is necessary.
Andaz Maui Makes Up With Diamond Members, Brings Back Full Breakfast ‘Experience’
Sep
03
2015
Last summer I stayed at the Andaz Maui and loved it.
Many Diamonds had ways of taking advantage of this property and they cracked down. They even started limiting what Diamonds received for breakfast.
Fortunately that’s changed.
