Nov
27
2017
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.
Two Kinds of Flyers and Two Airline Whoppers
The President of American Airlines Doesn’t Understand the Economics of Basic Economy Fares
Nov
27
2017
The Associated Press‘s David Koenig asks American Airlines President Robert Isom about Basic Economy.
There’s a bit of hand waving in his answer, and a claim that is demonstrably false.
British Airways Scolding Flight Attendants For Running Naked In Hotels
Nov
27
2017
Airlines sometimes have a hard time keeping the behavior of their crew in line while traveling in — and out of —
uniform on overseas trips.
One airline had to warn pilots to stop filming when flight attendants had sex onboard. Air India had to warn flight crews to stop stealing from hotel buffets.
Delta Pretty Much Tells China Southern to Kiss Off From SkyTeam (and Will Cathay Pacific Join Star?)
Nov
27
2017
Delta owns a stake in China Eastern, the country’s most subsidized airline giving them a presence in Shanghai especially. They’ve become even more linked, with Delta and China Eastern buying into and taking a board seat with Air France KLM along with Air France KLM taking an ownership stake in 49% Delta-owned Virgin Atlantic.
China Southern based out of Guangzhou has been left as something of a redheaded stepchild in Delta and Air France-driven SkyTeam. And American has gone ahead and invested $200 million in China Southern, giving them their own foothold into mainland China.
American Wants $371 Extra for a (Middle) Seat Assignment. And That’s Just Dumb.
Nov
27
2017
I don’t know about you, but I’d just assume take a connecting flight on Southwest. Better yet, take Spirit Airlines non-stop and buy up to ‘the Big Front Seat’ and save a couple hundred bucks compared to that American Airlines middle.
Amazing Fare: Australia and New Zealand From $376 Roundtrip From Many US Cities
Nov
27
2017
There are many US cities to Auckland, New Zealand from the $300s roundtrip with travel available January through September. Meanwhile Australia roundtrips start at $444 which is amazing.
20% Off United’s Hawaii Awards (Cyber Monday)
Nov
27
2017
United will let you book roundtrip economy saver awards to Hawaii today for just 36,000 miles — 20% off the usual price of 45,000 miles. MileagePlus describes it as their way “of saying “mahalo” for our 70 years of service in Hawaii.”
But here’s what you should do instead.
The Trick to Booking Japan Airlines Awards and Viral Video Poses No Safety Risk
Nov
26
2017
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.
Review: Cathay Pacific First Class, Hong Kong – Boston
Nov
26
2017
I was flying Hong Kong – Boston after arriving from Singapore and spending some time in The Pier first class lounge.
We boarded on time and one other passenger came onboard with me at the front of the queue. He was the other first class passenger for the evening, and as we boarded he apologized to me.
Sneak Pre-Opening Photos Inside the American Airlines LAX Flagship Lounge
Nov
26
2017
American Airlines has re-opened its terminal 4 Admirals Club. The Admirals Club is where the smaller first class lounge used to be, and the old larger Flagship Lounge has been renovated to become the new Flagship Lounge.
LAX will also feature Flagship Dining for American’s same day international and New York JFK first class passengers only, a sit down restaurant-style concept that’s a hit in both New York and Miami so far.
