Oct
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.
United Takes Steps to Avoid More Pet Deaths
Finally a Good Hotel Promotion: 4X Bonus on IHG Stays
Oct
25
2019
IHG Rewards Club – the program that includes Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Kimpton and related brands – is offering progressively bigger bonuses with each stay booked by December 15 and completed by January 31, 2020.
Young Female Uber Drivers Get the Biggest Tips
Oct
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.
This is a Strange Way to Target a Flight Discount
Oct
24
2019
British Airways is offering $50 off $300+ or $100 off $600+ purchases made by October 28 for travel through March 30, 2020.
American’s New Award Pricing Can Make One Ways More Expensive Than Roundtrips
Oct
24
2019
With this change – reversing the benefit American trumpeted a decade ago that one way awards would never cost more than half a round trip – there was no press release.
Nonetheless it makes sense in the new world American AAdvantage has put itself in. Paid roundtrips are still sometimes less expensive than two one ways for international travel. It’s not surprising that awards would mirror this.
Seven Things I Learned From The American Airlines Third Quarter Earnings Call
Oct
24
2019
American Airlines released third quarter earnings and held their earnings call this morning. The carrier reported $557 million in pre-tax income for the quarter.
Their 4.6% pretax margin during the peak summer third quarter is weak. However CEO Doug Parker kept his job through the quarter and that’s the biggest victory for this management team after alienating employees, shareholders, and customers.
Austin Gets a Surprising New Transatlantic Flight
Oct
24
2019
The Austin airport teased a new route announcement coming this morning. Routes Online broke the news ahead of their announcement – and it’s one I didn’t expect.
Maximizing Japan Airlines Miles
Oct
23
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 Reminding Gate Agents Not to Skip Upgrading Passengers Who Aren’t at the Gate
Oct
23
2019
Three years ago I wrote about the problem of gate agents skipping over people for upgrades if they weren’t waiting at the gate. American has just sent out a memo addressing this problem.
Thai Airways On Verge of Shutting Down
Oct
23
2019
According to the President of Star Alliance member airline Thai Airways, the Bangkok-based carrier is on the verge of shutting down if they don’t succeed quickly in a turnaround.
Over the summer the airline’s President introduced a six point plan to crowd source cost cutting ideas; reduce food waste; make a ton of money flying to Sendai, Japan; collaborate with a local gas station cafe chain; and platitudes but it was (shockingly) insufficient.
