Dec
18
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.
Christmas At Miami Airport’s Gate D51
American Airlines Adds Option For Premium Economy Awards On Air Tahiti Nui
Dec
17
2019
For many of you French Polynesia is about the destination and not how you get there. But a whole new way of getting there has been opened up to AAdvantage members. Up until now there’s been no competition for premium economy award space – it was available only to Club Tiare members. We’ll see how long availability remains this good now that so many more people can book it.
Miles Now Post Immediately After American Airlines Flights
Dec
17
2019
My Tuesday flights already posted to my American AAdvantage account when I checked Tuesday evening. I didn’t wait until the morning to look because these flights would put me over 100,000 miles for the year. Other readers have confirmed that they’re also seeing miles posting right after flight.
Are Airline Employees in Buenos Aires Selling Passenger Information To Gangs?
Dec
17
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.
Seattle Airport Now Lets Visitors Go Through Security Without Same Day Travel, Joining Growing Trend
Dec
17
2019
Ultimately very few people go to the airport just for the restaurants — except maybe Tortas Frontera sandwiches at O’Hare — and most people probably won’t know about this sort of option. It does mean incremental revenue for businesses and the airport, and convenience for customers.
With major US airlines and American Express lounges moving to require a same day departing boarding pass for admittance it’s unlikely to lead to greater crowding of lounges or greater costs for rail drinks.
Is Marriott Eliminating The Meetings Trick For Elite Qualifying Nights?
Dec
17
2019
Marriott did not deny that the 10 elite nights for any event benefit is changing, although it’s not clear when or what the change will be (they simply promise to tell us if they make changes).
My read is this: if you want to take advantage of this opportunity in 2020 it might be a good idea to do it early in the year.
New Hilton Stay and Night Bonus and Biggest Buy Points Bonus, Too
Dec
17
2019
You’re definitely going to want to register for Hilton’s new promotion and do it now even if you don’t expect to stay at Hiltons because you’ll never remember to go back later to do it when you wind up with an unexpected stay.
Meanwhile Hilton is back selling points at the lowest price Honors points are ever offered – half a cent apiece through a 100% bonus on purchase points valid through December 28.
British Airways Enters New Joint Venture With China Southern (But American Is Blocked From Doing The Same)
Dec
17
2019
British Airways has formed a joint venture with China Southern. British Airways has already moved its Beijing operations to the new Daxing airport there, and flights under the joint venture are for sale beginning January 2.
American owns a stake in China’s biggest airline but isn’t permitted to enter into a joint venture.
Argentina Expected To Impose 20% Tourist Dollars Tax
Dec
16
2019
This is part of an “economic recovery package” that will somehow “reactivate the local tourism industry.” I do not think this is how it works.
20 Hotel Amenities You Shouldn’t Use
Dec
16
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.
