Apr
06
2017
Air France, Alitalia, and Air Europa are combining to offer premium economy from $607 roundtrip.
GREAT FARE: Premium Economy to Europe $607 – $738 Roundtrip
American Apologizing for Photos of Pilots Mixing Cocktails in Inflight Magazine
Apr
06
2017
During American Airlines’ bankruptcy, The Onion reported that the company was going to stop flying and focus on its core American Way magazine business.
Two years ago, though — post-merger and with a lower cost of fuel — American was clearly still flying and they began to outsource the magazine.
Hacking the British Airways Website and Selling Miles for Big Profit
Apr
05
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.
Musician Kicked Off American Airlines Flight Because His Cello Was a “Safety Risk”
Apr
05
2017
In May of last year American refused to allow a 1742 Guarneri violin as a carry on despite policy that should have allowed it.
No airline wants to be like United which breaks guitars forcing valuable instruments into checked baggage. We still remember that incident 8 years later. Memo to airlines, musicians write songs, and songs go viral.
Business Class Fare Deal: Oslo/Copenhagen – US From $715 Roundtrip (Just $409 One Way)
Apr
05
2017
Via Fly 4 Free, Star Alliance airline TAP Air Portugal is selling business class roundtrip from Oslo or Copenhagen to the US from just $715! Or fly Europe – US one-way from $409 in business class.
Hotels Under Investigation for Cancelling Rooms Booked at Regular Rates, Claiming Mistake
Apr
05
2017
Typically we think of a mistake rate as a ‘fat finger’ fare, hitting the wrong key or leaving out a digit. Or perhaps a currency conversion error.
That’s different from a hotel loading their usual rates and then deciding not to honor a booking because they realize later they can sell the room for more to someone else.
Earn 5000 Miles Per One Day Car Rental
Apr
05
2017
Back in 2008 I was earning 9999 Delta miles per one day car rental. That same year Mrp alert who shares a birthday with me earned 100,000 miles in 45 days renting cars.
Those days are long gone but Frequent Flyer Bonuses points out that Star Alliance program SAS EuroBonus is offering 5000 points per one day Hertz rental.
British Airways Pretends to Be a Premium Airline and Uber Plays With Drivers’ Minds
Apr
04
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.
Harrison Ford Gets to Keep Flying After Nearly Landing on Top of an American Airlines 737
Apr
04
2017
In February Harrison Ford, piloting his plane, landed on a taxiway instead of a runway and just missed coming down on top of an American Airlines Boeing 737 bound for Dallas.
Shockingly he “retains his pilot’s certificate without restriction” after the FAA determined “no administrative or enforcement action was warranted.”
Qantas Ramping Up US Lobbying Before Re-filing for Joint Venture With American Airlines
Apr
04
2017
American shared during its earnings call in January that they planned to re-file an application for its expanded joint venture with Qantas now that a new administration is in charge at the Department of Transportation (and Elaine Chao has been nominated to lead the department).
Now The Hill is reporting that Qantas is ramping up its lobbying effort to secure approval for their joint venture with American.
