Oct
03
2019
Mandating more of the space on each aircraft go to each passenger is a bad idea that will drive up prices and make travel less safe.
The FAA is Going to Test Whether Cramming So Many Passengers on Planes is Unsafe
No, United Hasn’t Changed Anything With Partner Award Pricing
Oct
03
2019
While United certainly hasn’t promised that won’t ever change, they haven’t made any changes to their thinking. For now this appears to be a false alarm, but without published award charts the program in effect makes no promises as all about the future. Even though this FAQ answer doesn’t suggest the program is being devalued, we can assume that’s the direction it will continue to head.
The First Change at American Because of Their New Closer Relationship With Qantas
Oct
02
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.
Marriott Launches New Rewards Network Implementation With Temporary Earnings Boost
Oct
02
2019
Rewards Network has seemed to me mostly in the business of lending money to trouble restaurants and exorbitant rates. Expect to find troubled spots in the program, places that aren’t attractive business on their own. From what I’ve heard volume in these programs is lower than you’d expect. Still, more points is better than fewer points and more programs in which to earn points is a positive development too.
American Airlines Dropping Alaska Airlines Award Redemption
Oct
02
2019
American tells me that there are no further changes to reciprocal lounge access or what’s left of their codesharing relationship at that time. The change this coming March is that neither airline’s frequent flyer members will be able to redeem their miles for travel on the other carrier any longer.
Here’s What North Korea’s New Submarine Missile Launch Capability Looks Like to a Pilot
Oct
02
2019
North Korea appears to have submarine launch capability and test-fired a ballistic missile Wednesday, perhaps as a bargaining chip ahead of the resumption of nuclear talks with the U.S.
Here’s what a surprise nuclear launch looks like to a pilot, this from a Boeing cargo captain in the area at the time of the incident.
What Do We Now Know About the Historic Marriott Data Breach?
Oct
01
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.
SimplyMiles is the New Way to Earn American AAdvantage Miles for In-Store Purchases
Oct
01
2019
Offers are targeted and you have to activate them to earn miles from them. They don’t want to give you miles you didn’t realize you’d be entitled to.
My account had 29 offers available to me including Olive Garden; ExxonMobile; American Airlines (bonus miles ona $3000+ purchase); Teleflora and others.
$50 Back on $300 Hyatt Place or Hyatt House Spend Through January 5, 2020
Oct
01
2019
World Of Hyatt Credit Card cardmembers (and those with the legacy Hyatt Credit Card) can receive a $50 statement credit for spending $300 or more directly with a Hyatt Place or Hyatt House property in the U.S. and Canada between October 1, 2019 and January 5, 2020. Registration required by November 30.
Where to Find Transatlantic Business Class Award Space 88% of the Time
Oct
01
2019
This is some amazing availability. In general it confirms my impressions that West Coast routes are hard (though look at Los Angeles!), and that non-daily routes to secondary cities are tough, but otherwise you’ll find better award space on BA than on most other airlines.
