Apr
04
2017
RwandAir flies Kigali, Rwanda to Mumbai four times a week with a Boeing 737-800. It’s a 3248 mile flight.
This flight apparently takes just one hour.
The Fastest Boeing 737 in the World: RwandAir’s New Concorde?
87 Year Old Woman Compensated £40 After Sitting in Wet Clothes for 10 Hour Flight
Apr
03
2017
An 87 year old woman flew London to Los Angeles on January 7 and apparently was told no when she asked to use to loo. The plane was “delayed on the runway for 90 minutes” and passengers weren’t allowed to get up.
Should You Leave the Lavatory Toilet Seat Up or Down: a Game Theoretic Approach
Apr
03
2017
More than anything inflight you hope your seatmate actually uses the lavatory when needed. You use the lavatory even when the seat belt sign is on. Just be sure to only use the lavatory in your own cabin. And if you leave it stinky ask the flight attendant for a used pack of coffee grounds.
Chris McGinnis surveyed people about whether it’s best to leave the toilet seat up or down in an airplane lavatory.
World of Hyatt’s First Experiential Redemption Option is Now Live – and Why I’m Too Scared to Redeem
Apr
03
2017
When Hyatt changed Gold Passport into World of Hyatt a month ago they unveiled a new TV commercial and announced that they’d be partnering on experiential rewards with AFAR Experiences.
In a sense they’re last to the party with his. Starwood’s SPG Moments was a pioneer and Marriott has largely copied it, and Hilton offers a similar program as well.
What It’s (Not) Like to Bid for an Upgrade and Expedia Industrial Espionage
Apr
03
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.
Let’s Not Forget How Important Frequent Flyers are to Airlines (And Maybe They’ll Remember, Too.)
Apr
03
2017
Over the weekend I quibbled with a financial analyst’s claim that airlines make more money selling miles than selling air transportation.
Nonetheless, airlines have discovered a true holy grail. In nearly every business marketing is an expense. To major airlines marketing is a (huge) profit center.
American Express Running Out of New Metal Cards and Outraging the Modesty of Women Inflight
Apr
02
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.
[NOT BOOKABLE]: Virgin Atlantic Business Class Just $1151 Roundtrip!!
Apr
02
2017
No Mas Coach reports that there is a business class roundtrip on Virgin Atlantic (Delta codeshares) that seems bookable at Priceline.com from $1151 roundtrip.
I’m headed out the door and haven’t had time to test this extensively, nonetheless I wanted to bring this to folks attention so they could play with it.
Simple Trick for Airline Seat Power
Apr
02
2017
I’ve found that power outlets on planes ‘wear out’ and it’s hard to get your power cord to stay in the socket, sometimes I’m jiggling the cord to get the perfect goldilocks spot — not too far in, not too far out, the plug has to be just right in order to pull any juice.
TSA Goes Full On ‘A Few Good Men’ at Airport ID Check Station
Apr
02
2017
In A Few Good Men Lieutenant Sam Weinberg (played by Kevin Pollak) asks Demi Moore why she likes the marines they’re defending so much. She replies, ‘Cause they stand on a wall, and they say “Nothing’s gonna hurt you tonight. Not on my watch.”
