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Is United in the Process of Eliminating Award Charts?

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2019

flight chart

Jan 05 2019

Delta SkyMiles eliminated award charts. They charge you whatever they happen to want to charge you for a flight on a given day. SkyMiles aren’t like money, you can’t spend them anywhere you want (say for travel on American). It’s a company town, SkyMiles are their scrip, and they make no promises about what you should expect to get for your points in the future with a published price list.

A year and a half ago United made fun of the idea. However they’ve taken down the fulll .pdf award chart, and the interactive price tool doesn’t even display premium economy award prices at all.

During Government Shutdown Global Entry Interviews are Cancelled, No One is Protecting Data Privacy

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2019

passport getting stamped

Jan 05 2019

During the government shutdown Global Entry enrollment centers are generally closed. All that’s on the website is that the website isn’t being updated. Helpful.

However several readers have gotten emails and even personal phone calls letting them know their appointment cannot be honored. And apparently little regard is being paid to privacy.

Man Slips on a Puddle in the Lavatory, Becomes Permanently Disabled

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2019

Jan 05 2019

A man flying on Qantas’ low cost carrier Jetstar on a Boeing 787 redeye from Bali to Melbourne says he slipped in water in the aircraft lavatory and is suing.

The incident bears a striking resemblance to the bullet that shot John F. Kennedy.

Air New Zealand Says They’ll Honor Sub-$1500 Business Class Roundtrips to Australia

by Gary Leff on January 4, 2019

syndeyhouse

Jan 04 2019

This week’s amazing Cathay Pacific business and first class fare deal is being honored. Following right on after that Air New Zealand offered business class between Chicago and Sydney for under $1500 roundtrip.

If you booked this and your ticket is still intact it appears the deal will be honored. Congratulations!

Larger Cleaner Restrooms Coming to an Airport Near You! (and Come See Me at Travelcon)

by Gary Leff on January 4, 2019

Jan 04 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.

Alitalia Business Class $538 Roundtrip Barcelona – New York (and Other Cities)

by Gary Leff on January 4, 2019

alitalia plane

Jan 04 2019

Just since Monday we’ve seen the amazing Cathay Pacific business and first class fare deal get honored and we’ve seen business class between Chicago and Sydney for under $1500 roundtrip. Now it looks like there’s another special fare deal out there.

There’s an Alitalia business class offer starting at $538 roundtrip between Barcelona and New York JFK — and possibly also Los Angeles and Chicago.

TSA’s War on Water Claims At Least 6 Victims, CDC Investigating

by Gary Leff on January 4, 2019

Jan 04 2019

Are water filling stations a good idea? We all know not to drink water from a plane’s on board tanks. But do you trust your government-run airport to ensure clean water? How aboutin Detroit?

Water fountains at the Cleveland airport were shut down after at least half a dozen passengers on a Frontier flight became violently ill.

How to Turn Capital One’s New Mileage Transfers Into Great Trips

by Gary Leff on January 4, 2019

Jan 04 2019

The biggest end of year miles and points news is definitely that Capital One has introduced the ability to transfer their miles to a variety of different airlines. That’s a game changer because the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card is now a double threat. When you spend on the card you earn your choice of 2% back towards paid travel, or up to 1.5 airline frequent flyer miles per dollar spent.

Here are thoughts on how to best transfer your points and book award travel using this new option.

Marriott Shares New Details on How Bad Their Data Breach Was

by Gary Leff on January 4, 2019

man in suit looking at computer screen

Jan 04 2019

Marriott has provided additional information on their massive data breach. We’re supposed to be comforted that it’s ‘only’ 383 million and not 500 million records that were accessed.

Marriott still hasn’t told us anything about their notes on your as as a customer that were taken.

Two New Lounges for Amex Platinum and New Doors Mean Even Less Room in American’s Lavs

by Gary Leff on January 3, 2019

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Jan 03 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.

Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.

Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »