Sep
22
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.
Bug in Delta Award Search and Uber Admits Bribery
San Juan Airport Will Partially Re-Open Today — While St. Croix Will Be Closed for TWO WEEKS
Sep
22
2017
San Juan airport will reopen today to commercial traffic.
However the airport isn’t going to be fully open. According to the FAA the airport is closed to commercial flights from 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. (2100Z to 1100Z) with only military and hurricane relief flights allowed to operate.
TSA Brings Back Book Inspections at At Least One Airport, You Really Do Have to ‘Show Your Papers’
Sep
21
2017
Back in the spring the TSA was testing a requirement to make passengers take their books and papers out of their bags for inspection.
The idea of having to present what you’re reading to the government at a checkpoint was… concerning.
The TSA killed the test — or so they said at the time.
United Will Roll Out Its New Overbooking Auctions By October 3
Sep
21
2017
Involuntary denied boardings are rare. They’re continuing to become even more rare. And when they happen there are usually volunteers at much lower amounts. Still the airline wants to process them better and cheaper, while they adopted a policy of going up to $10,000 getting to that amount would be a failure.
They also want to be able to sell more seats to people who want them the most.
Earn $15 in Gift Cards For Each Restaurant Reservation
Sep
21
2017
A huge challenge for businesses with high fixed costs is how to unload spoiling inventory without lowering the price existing customers pay. Airline seats that take off empty generate nothing for the carrier. Hotel beds that go empty on a given night can’t be resold in the future.
Restaurants have empty seats, too the rent is paid for and there’s very little extra staff time at the margin on a given night when an extra customer walks through the door.
LifeMiles Has a New Online Award Search — and Lets You Pick Cabins Flight-By-Flight
Sep
21
2017
Avianca’s LifeMiles is a fantastic frequent flyer program because they give you access to Star Alliance award travel, they don’t add fuel surcharges to any awards, have a reasonable award chart and sell miles super cheap.
In fact the head of the program has described the miles they sell as ‘good miles’ and the miles earned from flying as ‘bad miles’.
How Marriott’s Reveal of Its Credit Card Charge Volume Provides Clues to Future of the Program
Sep
21
2017
Marriott has a job listing for a Vice President, Global Card Program who will oversee 12 card products in 5 countries representing $55 billion in charge volume.
Here’s The Damage Inside Puerto Rico’s Airport from Hurricane Maria
Sep
21
2017
Hurricane Maria is dumping three feet of water on Puerto Rico. It’s taken out much of the power on the island. San Juan International is closed today, hopefully re-opening tomorrow but we’ll learn more soon. That seems optimistic. Other airports are closed too.
Larry Summers on Building Airports in China, Japan, and Washington DC
Sep
21
2017
Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard President Larry Summers discusses infrastructure investment through bets on building airports.
But he’s wrong about Washington Dulles.
New Amex Platinum Benefit: Lufthansa Lounges in Munich
Sep
20
2017
With American Express’ Platinum cards you get access to American Express Centurion lounges, Priority Pass lounges, as well as Airspace and Escape lounges.
Now there’s a new addition to the lounge portfolio you can guest yourself into.
