Feb
25
2018
Last month President Trump said air travel is safe because he’s tough on the airlines.
This pasat week he said air travel is safe because some pilots carry guns.
President Trump: Guns in the Cockpit Make Everyone Safer
TSA Authorizes Model Chrissy Teigen To Bring Her Emotional Support Casserole on a Plane
Feb
24
2018
Supermodel Chrissy Teigen is a legit frequent flyer who longs to blog about airline food instead of gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Her twitter feed is must-follow for the latest in passenger experience.
New British Airways Business Class Cut and Aeroplan Losing Money
Feb
24
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.
Delta Now Requires In-Person Award Ticketing For Last Minute Travel From 60 Countries
Feb
24
2018
Back in July Delta began requiring SkyMiles members to go to the airport to purchase award tickets within 72 hours of travel when originating in China, Russia, and any country in Africa.
Now the list has expanded, and it trips up US members trying to find the best award availability too.
Delta and United Diss the NRA, are Guns the Next Harvey Weinstein?
Feb
24
2018
Travel companies are running from the NRA faster than politicians whose committees had jurisdiction over Native American gaming ran from Jack Abramoff.
United, Delta, Wyndham and now even the NRA’s co-brand credit card issuing bank are distancing themselves. And the same theory of why things turned so quickly on Harvey Weinstein — and communist domination of Eastern Europe — may help explain why.
Victory: Hyatt Regency Aruba Now Lets Members Book Rooms on Points
Feb
24
2018
Last week I wrote about the games Hyatt Regency Aruba was playing to avoid offering award nights.
Whereas a week ago there were generally no award nights available during low season when this category 6 property was pricing in the $200s, you can now use points when it’s far more expensive.
Rental Car Companies Drop NRA Discounts: Basic Business Judgment
Feb
24
2018
Car rental companies didn’t make this move before the school shooting incident in Florida. It wasn’t a stand taken outside of controversy, it was a reaction to controversy.
No matter how you feel about guns, rental car companies shouldn’t be your hero or villain here. They’re just making a business judgment not a social statement.
jetBlue Passenger Hits Flight Attendant, Breaks Out of Handcuffs Twice and Goes on Epic Rant
Feb
24
2018
A passenger on a jetBlue flight Tuesday night from Los Angeles to New York JFK began yelling at a flight attendant while the aircraft was taxiing out prior to takeoff. He then “punched the flight attendant in the head.”
Crew members come to the assistance of the flight attendant who was punched. Flight attendants get restraints from the overhead bin. But this man wasn’t going to be restrained.
Here’s How Air India Celebrates a New International Route With Song and Dance
Feb
23
2018
Inaugural flights can be really special, and each airline handles these things in different ways. Whether it’s breakfast tacos, women in bikinis, or this from Air India.
First Class Awards to Asia for the Whole Family Using Star Alliance Miles
Feb
23
2018
Star Alliance member Asiana is great for award availability. I’ve always had good luck with space on the West Coast – Seoul flights in business class, and beyond to Southeast Asia and first class availability — on the limited routes where it’s offered — is generally good too.
Right now New York JFK – Seoul is served by a Boeing 777-200LR with no first class. However the Airbus A380 returns to New York at the end of March. The A380 is available Frankfurt – Seoul as well.
