Oct
17
2018
This is a $30 base fare in each direction, plus taxes and fees.
Sharknado Star Tara Reid: Delta Flight Attendant Demanded My Dog Go in the Overhead Bin
Oct
17
2018
Sharknado and American Pie star Tara Reid and her dog were kicked off of Delta flight 613 from Los Angeles to New York JFK on Monday. Initial reports were that she was apoplectic over her seat assignment and that she didn’t have a pillow.
Now she’s speaking out.
Delicious: Customs Confiscated a Whole Roast Pig in Atlanta
Oct
17
2018
A Customs and Border Protection beagle ‘alarmed’ at the luggage of an Ecuadorian traveler entering the U.S. through the Atlanta airport on Thursday and found a whole roast pig in their luggage.
It was spotted by a 6 year old beagle named Hardy, who thought the bag smelled delicious. But he wasn’t allowed to eat it.
60,000 Chase Points Now Available Online for Sapphire Banking
Oct
16
2018
In late August I wrote that Chase was about to introduce their new Sapphire Banking product — but not to sign up right away because a bonus would be on its way that you should wait for.
The bonus debuted in-branch a couple of weeks ago. Now it’s available online: 60,000 Ultimate Rewards points.
Bank of America Launches New Air France KLM Mastercard
Oct
16
2018
Bank of America has just launched the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard.
Air France KLM Flying Blue has been one of the international programs most keen on that sweet, sweet U.S. credit card revenue. They’re a transfer partner of American Express, Chase, and Citibank. And now they have their own US-issued co-brand.
There are some creative elements to the card, and will help those looking for Air France elite status.
Nikki Haley Blasts American Airlines for Cancelled Shuttle Flight
Oct
16
2018
UN Ambassador and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who will be stepping down from her post at the end of the year, blasted American Airlines on Twitter for their operational reliability.
There’s much speculation about why Haley is stepping down from her post at the U.N., including whether she might be appointed U.S. Senator from South Carolina if Lindsey Graham were named attorney general after the midterms (with the President asking for Jeff Sessions to resign). American, though, had better hope she’s not waiting in the wings to replace Elaine Chao at the Department of Transportation.
Korean Air CEO Indicted
Oct
16
2018
Cho Yang-Ho is facing charges of embezzling ~ US$17.4 million. Korean Air is owned by Hanjin Group of which he’s also Chairman. In addition to that embezzlement he’s accused of taking US$135 million “from the state insurance agency in medical care benefits by illegally running a pharmacy under a borrowed name.”
He’s the father of the infamous ‘nut rage’ Vice President who served a brief prison sentence after hitting a flight attendant and order a plane back to the gate in New York after predeparture nuts were served improperly in first class.
Tara Reid and Her Dog Were Kicked Off Delta Flight After Seat Assignment and Pillow Meltdown
Oct
16
2018
Sharknado and American Pie star Tara Reid and her dog were kicked off of Delta flight 613 from Los Angeles to New York JFK yesterday.
Apparently the actress was apoplectic over her seat assignment and that she didn’t have a pillow. The aircraft had already pushed back when the captain announced to the plane that they’d be returning to the gate causing a delay.
Delta Dropping 9 Routes and Uber Reveals its Secret Weapon
Oct
15
2018
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Earn Hyatt Points and American Miles at the Same Time on Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Stays
Oct
15
2018
Just as they did late February through June, Hyatt is offering its own double dip with American AAdvantage through January 31. And it stacks with the current bonus promotion that gives bonus points for progressively more stays through November 30.
