Apr
29
2017
British Airways is promoting their new Oakland – London Gatwick flight with.. a rap battle?
Disturbing: Oakland v. London, a British Airways Rap Battle
25% Bonus Converting Hotel Points to American Miles
Apr
29
2017
It’s an annual tradition for American to offer a conversion bonus for moving points from a hotel program into AAdvantage miles. Historically this was a summer offer, and focused on Starwood like in 2014, in 2015 and 2016.
Revenue growth at AAdvantage is materially below expectation and they would love hotel chains to buy more of their miles, so they’ll give you a 25% bonus through June 15 for doing it.
American Plans More Seats, Less Legroom on Domestic Flights
Apr
28
2017
One of the first projects new (US Airways) management undertook at American Airlines after the merger was to add seats to many domestic aircraft.
On yesterday’s earnings call American Airlines President Robert Isom declared they were going to add even more seats to planes.
American Tries to Suggest 50% Of People Will Pay Them More to Avoid Basic Economy, That’s Not True
Apr
28
2017
American Airlines started selling ‘basic economy’ fares two months ago. These fares try to make the travel experience difficult enough that you’ll spend more for less restrictive tickets.
These fares were launched in 10 markets. And now the airline has data on how the fares are doing.
Southwest Ends Overbooking and El Al Considers Business Class Cabin With Coach Service
Apr
28
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.
Alaska Airlines Re-affirms Commitment to Generous Frequent Flyer Program and First Class Upgrades
Apr
27
2017
Delta adopted a revenue-based frequent flyer program for frequent flyer earning two years ago, and removed their award charts to reduce transparency with members. (They intended to do full revenue-based redemptions but were surprised by member pushback in focus groups.)
Naturally United and then American followed because they blindly copy Delta the way fast food restaurants locate stores near McDonalds on the belief that McDonalds is smart and knows what they’re doing.
How Airlines Started Overbooking — and Why They Do It So Much Less Now
Apr
27
2017
Over the history of the airline industry in the United States, carriers have been subsidized and then protected by government. Prices even used to be set by government, and no shows were a lot higher than they are today.
The story of how airlines started overbooking and why they do it much less than they used to is a fascinating one. It actually begins with the Post Office.
1500 Free Points and Married Man Fakes Hijacking Threat to Avoid Taking Vacation With Online Girlfriend
Apr
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.
Etihad is Now Selling Miles – and Regular Price is Just 2 Cents Each
Apr
27
2017
Etihad is now selling miles, the price is reasonable, so this could be useful to top off an Etihad account, take the place of transfers from American Express or Citibank, saving those points for something else, or work in conjunction with transfers, you may not have enough Amex or Citi points on their own for the award you want but this option leverages your transferrable points.
IHG’s New Gamified Promotion is Out — What’s Your Offer?
Apr
27
2017
The next IHG Rewards Club promotion is in the process of going live. It came right up for me, though if I use Google Chrome’s incognito mode I get the ‘promotion ended’ page from their last offer.
They’re coming out with ‘Accelerate’ again for stays between May 15 and August 31 you earn even more points. And in some ways it’s my favorite hotel promotion — not as much for its richness as much because it is sort of fun. It’s tough to get a thrill over double points for stays you’re going to make anyway.
