Jul
11
2019
Timberline Steaks at the Denver Airport has become one of the 100 busiest independent restaurants in the country on the strength of Priority Pass.
Don’t Panic: It’s Only Amex Losing Priority Pass Restaurants August 1
US Customs and Border Protection Will No Longer Require Mandatory ID Checks Getting Off Domestic Flights
Jul
11
2019
On February 22, 2017 Delta flight DL1583 arrived at New York JFK from San Francisco and passengers were greeted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection demanding to see ID from everyone getting off the aircraft. Apparently they were looking for an individual who had been ordered to be deported.
Except that US CBP has no authority to do that.
American Just Introduced Online Booking for Japan Airlines Awards
Jul
11
2019
The biggest mistake the average member of a frequent flyer program makes when it comes to using their miles for travel is believing that you just go to your airline’s website, enter the city you’re traveling from and where you want to go, and the website will spit out your options.
It’s a perfectly reasonable expectation in 2019, but it’s not how it works. Although with American AAdvantage it’s one step closer today.
ANA Introduces New First and Business Suites, Will Start Flying Them in Just 3 Weeks
Jul
11
2019
First class currently is a cube, lacking a door. The new seat will be a suite with doors and will be called The Suite. It will offer access to windows for window seat passengers, and a better divider between middle seats offering a choice of privacy or access to a seatmate.
ANA’s business class will be a suite with doors called The Room, and according to the airline will offer twice the width of the current business seat.
Delta Taking Part Ownership of Alitalia is “Certainty” While Italy’s Government Will Kick in More Subsidies
Jul
10
2019
The latest from Italy is that the government is driving to close on a restructuring of the airline with the government continuing to pump in money and take a majority stake of the airline (35% of which would be through the state railway) while Delta takes 10% ownership though presumably exercises outsized influence.
DEAL: Business Class to Monaco With Helicopter Transfers $1599 Roundtrip
Jul
10
2019
All business class airline La Compagnie is advertising a special roundtrip Newark – Paris fare of $1400. But that’s not even their best deal.
La Compagnie also flies Newark – Nice. Prices start around the same. However they will also book you to Monaco and include the helicopter transfers to and from the Nice airport.
Tokyo Airport Hotel Now Offers a ‘Superior Cockpit Room’ With a Boeing 737 Simulator ($233/Night)
Jul
10
2019
Forget the TWA Hotel as an avgeek’s paradise, the Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu attached to terminal 2 at Tokyo Haneda airport has them beat, hands down.
The property has just introduced a “Superior Cockpit Room” which includes a full sized Boeing 737-800 flight simulator. And they offer one of the best deals anywhere for experiencing a sim.
If This Doesn’t Tell You Everything You Need to Know About American Airlines Right Now
Jul
10
2019
American Airlines went to court to get an injunction against their mechanics union, claiming they were engaged in an illegal action to sabotage the performance of the airline. But two of the airline’s lawyers failed to show up for a meeting with mechanics’ representatives — because their flight was cancelled.
Resort Fees are a Huge Lie, and Washington DC is Suing Marriott for a Refund
Jul
10
2019
“Resort fees” are extra charges, on top of a room rate, that aren’t optional. In other words they’re part of the price of a room, but the hotel advertises a lower price instead. That’s on face deceptive.
What Happens to Your Credit Card Purchase Data After You Leave the Store
Jul
10
2019
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