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Air France Expected to Shut Down Joon, Apologize to Millennials

by Gary Leff on November 29, 2018

Nov 29 2018

It’s been a year since Air France started service under the ‘Joon’ brand. There are various reports that Air France is either considering killing Joon, or has already made a decision to do so. Getting rid of it could reduce complexity and serve as a bargaining chip with the carrier’s pilots.

Pretending that it’s really a different brand for millennials was just silly. It was created by consultants who think millennial means “no money, doesn’t care about comfort, and is into marketing buzz.”

Marriott Still Isn’t Getting Its Program Merger Right and Airlines That Will Lose Your Luggage

by Gary Leff on November 29, 2018

Nov 29 2018

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.

Chase’s Expanded 5/24 Rules are a Bad Idea, Here’s How They Affect What Card You Should Get

by Gary Leff on November 29, 2018

Nov 29 2018

I was the first person to report over the summer that Chase would be expanding their 5/24 rule. Chase doesn’t approve most applicants for their cards who have opened 5 or more new credit card accounts in the previous 24 months. This is too blunt of an instrument.

American Introducing Business and First Class to Los Angeles – Boston

by Gary Leff on November 29, 2018

Nov 29 2018

American Airlines is introducing their premium Airbus A321T service to Los Angeles – Boston twice a day starting April 2.

The plane offers a first class cabin with seats similar to their Boeing 777-300ER business class, in a 1-1 configuration meaning that every seat is both a window and an aisle seat. Customers in business class get a flat bed, in a 2-2 configuration.

Hyatt Launches Earning and Redemption at Small Luxury Hotels of the World

by Gary Leff on November 29, 2018

Nov 29 2018

Hyatt has launched their partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, offering points-earning, elite stay credit and redemption at some SLH member hotels. Along with that comes a new more expensive redemption category 8.

At this point only 54 hotels are participating — nearly all in Europe — though Hyatt says “we expect for more SLH properties to join the program in the coming months.”

Southwest Apologizes For Gate Agent Making Fun of 5 Year Old Girl’s Name. But Should the Mom Apologize Too?

by Gary Leff on November 29, 2018

Nov 29 2018

Calling out a 5 year old for her name just isn’t appropriate. I’m going to take an unpopular position here though. I’m going to say that the mother did her child a disserving naming her Abcde, because it is completely foreseeable that the girl is going to draw unwanted attention for her name throughout her childhood.

We can and should criticize this Southwest agent, but what the kids she’ll go to school with? Or am I completely off base?

This is Awesome: United’s Full Schedule, in Excel

by Gary Leff on November 29, 2018

Nov 29 2018

The United Cargo website has historically been the source of all sorts of gems. It used to be that it would list the ‘real reason’ for flight delays. United.com might show you were delayed for weather, but the cargo site would say it was actually lack of crew.

Now there’s another new gem from that website — full, downloadable United Airlines schedules.

Hurry: Free & Easy 5000 IHG Rewards Club Points

by Gary Leff on November 28, 2018

Nov 28 2018

IHG Rewards Club is offering 5000 points for sharing a photo of yourself on Twitter or Instagram. It’s supposed to be ‘at home’ or ‘at an IHG hotel’. This is only open to the first 10,000 people who do it.

Bank of America ATM Mistake Fare and What Happens to Las Vegas Buffet Leftovers

by Gary Leff on November 28, 2018

Nov 28 2018

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’s Credit Card Performance is Still Lagging, According to the Airline’s Chief Commercial Officer

by Gary Leff on November 28, 2018

Nov 28 2018

There may be a very good reason that the UnitedSM Explorer Card has its best-ever public signup offer.

The airline’s financials suggest stagnation in MileagePlus’ growth. I believe they’ve largely been flat outside of revenue from Chase for Ultimate Rewards points transfers.

Air France Expected to Shut Down Joon, Apologize to Millennials

Marriott Still Isn’t Getting Its Program Merger Right and Airlines That Will Lose Your Luggage

Chase’s Expanded 5/24 Rules are a Bad Idea, Here’s How They Affect What Card You Should Get

American Introducing Business and First Class to Los Angeles – Boston

Hyatt Launches Earning and Redemption at Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Southwest Apologizes For Gate Agent Making Fun of 5 Year Old Girl’s Name. But Should the Mom Apologize Too?

This is Awesome: United’s Full Schedule, in Excel

Hurry: Free & Easy 5000 IHG Rewards Club Points

Bank of America ATM Mistake Fare and What Happens to Las Vegas Buffet Leftovers

United’s Credit Card Performance is Still Lagging, According to the Airline’s Chief Commercial Officer

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