May
20
2018
Three years ago there were rumblings about American flying to Abu Dhabi and two years ago service to India.
But now both are off the table. Here’s why.
Why American Airlines Won’t Fly to India or Dubai
American’s New Domestic Product is So Bad Their CEO Won’t Fly It
May
20
2018
Back in November I flew American’s inaugural Boeing 737 MAX flight. The plane has American’s new interior that’s been controversial, offering less legroom than ever before. It’s the new standard domestic product for American.
American’s CEO Doug Parker thinks it’s weird that I broke the news he told employees in a closed session that he hasn’t flown the new 737 MAX even though it’s the carrier’s new standard domestic product for the whole fleet. Months later he still won’t say that he’s been on it.
Free Transit Hotel in China and Is Delta Using a Sock Puppet to Attack Emirates?
May
20
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.
First Animal Rejected Under American’s New Emotional Support Guidelines
May
20
2018
At the beginning of the year Delta and then United announced new guidelines meant to restrict passengers from bringing on unnecessary emotional support animals who behave badly onboard.
This week American announced their own new policy which seems to go even farther.
Truth About Hyatt’s New 15% Discount Rate
May
19
2018
Hotel chains want you to book directly through them because it costs them less to make a reservation themselves than it does to pay a commission to Expedia or other online travel sites (or travel agents).
Hyatt has a new attempt at this you need to know about — a 15% discount — but beware.
Two Important Points Scoring Qantas First Class Awards and American Domestic Connections
May
19
2018
One of my cousins in Sydney is getting married. I just put a couple of Dallas – Sydney Qantas A380 first class award seats on hold. There are two points about this award booking that are worth passing along as you think about booking your own award travel using AAdvantage miles.
Did American Airlines Hint They Could Be Leaving the New York – London Market?
May
19
2018
A couple of days ago I wrote about American President Robert Isom’s comments in an off the record employee Q&A about New York JFK. He talked about the challenges of being in a different terminal from their transatlantic joint venture partner British Airways at both New York JFK and London Heathrow.
Together they’re running what they consider to be a New York – London shuttle, but it’s not convenient because it’s a split operation, and he hints that they may have a solution to that.
Top Airline Executives Gathering for Secret Meeting This Weekend
May
19
2018
The first meeting of Conquistadores del Cielo was a weekend at an Arizona ranch in 1937 at the invitation of TWA President Jack Frye and Vice President John Walker.
It’s a secret society complete with rituals, and several big deals in the industry have been hatched there — and laws have apparently even been broken.
Singapore Airlines First Class Awards Are Easy to Book
Singapore Airlines offers one of the better premium products in the world, and their awards are easier to book than many people imagine. It’s just that booking the newest product and booking the New York JFK flight are challenges at the saver level.
50% Off Aspirational Hyatt Award American Airlines UK Credit Card Shutdown
May
19
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.
