May
08
2017
Star Alliance frequent flyer program Avianca LifeMiles is offering up to a 125% bonus on purchased miles through May 30.
Buy Tons of Star Alliance Miles for Just 1.47 Cents Each
Get 30,000 Alaska Miles, $100, and Co-Pay Waived on Companion Ticket
May
08
2017
There’s a new best offer for the Alaska Airlines Visa from Bank of American. They’re waking up from a slumber and working hard to acquire cardmembers now that they’re in the process of integrating Virgin America.
This Fight on a Plane is Just Crazy, But It’s Not the Airline’s Fault
May
07
2017
Usually we just blame it on alcohol but I don’t even know what to say, these passengers are just nuts and their flight delayed an ANA flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles by 90 minutes.
Now let’s all try to read our political beliefs into the situation, figure out what these passengers have to say about America. Because that’s fun.
Qantas May Launch New US Route Next Year
May
07
2017
When American Airlines and Qantas announced their enhanced joint venture which brought American back to Sydney, added Auckland to their route map, and returned Qantas to San Francisco Qantas CEO Alan Joyce speculated that when they start receiving Boeing 787-9s they could fly Melbourne – Dallas and Sydney – Chicago.
With the Obama administration having indicated plans to reject anti-trust immunity for the joint venture, Qantas ramped up its US lobbying presence in anticipation of American and Qantas re-submitting to the Trump administration.
Pilot Turns Over London Flight to a Trainee and Lies Down for Nap in Business Class
May
07
2017
I’ve frequently argued that Pakistan International Airlines is the worst airline in the world. But what’s finally got the government’s attention isn’t sacrificing a goat for safety or flying with more passengers than seats (and making customers stand for 1700 miles).
American Sued for Losing Ashes After a Funeral, and US Airline Can’t Figure Out How to Paint a Plane
May
07
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.
Delta Cancels Media Day At Last Minute, Afraid to Face the Press
May
07
2017
After a family was kicked off a Delta flight with a flight attendant threatening to have their kids taken by Child Protective Services (when they refused to give up a seat they had paid for but that a different family member was sitting it).. And after Delta’s operational meltdown last month that was so bad they even lost a dead body (which came after multiple systemwide IT crashes).. And after blowing up the SkyMiles program.. it’s not surprising they don’t want to face questions from media.
Warren Buffett Is NOT Convinced This Time Is Different With the Airlines
May
06
2017
American CEO Doug Parker has been asking investors to take a ‘leap of faith’ that this time is different in the airline industry. Delta wants to be valued as a ‘high quality industrial’.
Many investors took a serious signal when Warren Buffett made big investments in American, Delta, United and Southwest.
When the Travel Industry Can’t Win Your Business Offering a Better Product, They’ll Make You Buy It Anyway
May
06
2017
Where there’s a moral crusade against the evils of online gambling, there’s usually also funding from the US casino industry (especially from Sheldon Adelson). They’ll say it’s important to regulate gambling responsibly, what that means is it’s important to limit competition and preserve casino profits.
But did you think the travel industry lobbyists would be coming next for the websites you use to book your travel?
The Real FAA Car Seat Rules and a 3x Credit Card Category is Ending
May
06
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.
