Jun
01
2015
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Predicting Plane Crashes, Anti-Noise Airport Art, and the Kenya Airways All-Female 787 Crew
General
Category Archives for General.
Malaysia Airlines: New Business Class Seats and Lounge Improvements Coming
Jun
01
2015
Malaysia Airlines has deep financial problems and is going through a restructuring. They’re largely focusing on regional routes rather than ultra long haul travel. And they’re offloading some aircraft and laying off thousands of staff to lower costs.
But they’re also going to introduce a new fully flat business class seat for their A330s and Boeing 777s. They’re also going to revamp their lounge strategy — closing some lounges, generating revenue through contracts with partners for access for others, and closing lounges as well.
Do Airlines Stick It To Us So Badly That They Deserve To Have Us Stick It Back?
May
31
2015
I’m banging my head against the wall again, because another USA Today piece gets its understanding of airlines exactly backwards. Can you guess the author?
$109 Transatlantic Fares are Back and the Sweetest Things Airlines Have Done for Passengers
May
31
2015
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
How Many Elite Members Are There?
May
31
2015
I’ve shared the elite stats for some programs in the past, now we know some more – and specifics – from a hotel chain’s CEO.
Starwood’s Summer Promotion Appears to Have Been Leaked!
May
31
2015
Starwood’s summer promotion isn’t live yet at SPG.com, and hasn’t been announced. But someone registered a new username on an online forum to leak the promo’s details. Here’s what they’re said to offer…
The US Government Will Expand Immigration Preclearance to 10 New Airports. And That’s Bad for Frequent Travelers.
May
31
2015
Yesterday the Department of Homeland Security announced plans to expand immigration pre-clearance to 10 new airports around the world.
Here’s what preclearance is and how it works — the upsides and downsides for travelers, and why the US government wants to do it. I don’t like it one bit.
Passengers Drinking, Claiming Discrimination, and Being Kicked Off of Flights. Apparently a Thing Everywhere This Week.
May
30
2015
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Rumor: American Opening First Class Flagship Lounge in Dallas
May
30
2015
“Full [Flagship Lounge] rumored to be returning to DFW D [terminal]. With temp[orary Flagship Lounge] (very limited in scope) to open imminently (in that closed smoking room, if I understand correctly.)
I think for sure we’ll be seeing more improvements and upgrades in lounges and lounge food in particular in coming months. I sense a big focus in this area developing…”
Get Up to 10 Premium Award Seats on the Same Transatlantic Flights
May
30
2015
With Austin – London changing over from a Boeing 787 to a larger 777, award space opens wide up. You can get as many as 10 premium award seats on a single flight!
