Feb
15
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.
3000 Free Miles and Pilots Revolting at American Airlines
Delta Award Sale Book By Tomorrow If You Want These Discounts
Feb
14
2017
Delta puts a specific award on sale usually each month and this month it’s certain routes in economy out of Los Angeles. (They also advertise ‘Comfort+’ but that’s also economy.)
Delta pretends to no longer have award charts. The truth is they are just hidden. That’s why they can simultaneously claim there’s no ‘regular price’ (false) and that they’re running a ‘sale’ off regular price (sometimes true).
Can You Be Required to Turn Over Your Phone’s Password at the Border, and More
Feb
14
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.
Here’s What United’s New Polaris Seat and Service is Really Like
Feb
14
2017
Yesterday I took a media flight from Chicago to San Francisco on United’s brand new Boeing 777-300ER, the first plane to actually offer the airline’s new Polaris business class seats.
Since December 1 United has offered their new soft product – meals, bedding, etc. – but no flight has had the new seats. This confuses many customers who see Polaris on their reservations and expect fully flat direct aisle access seating. That is coming, the first plane will fly its domestic inaugural this week before going into international service initially on San Francisco – Hong Kong.
FARE ALERT: Business Class to Several Asian Destinations From $1954 Roundtrip
Feb
14
2017
Availability is great to fly from Chicago to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo or elsewhere in Asia.
American Releases Some Great Business Class Award Seats
Feb
14
2017
A week ago I gave American AAdvantage a hard time over lack of premium cabin award availability to anywhere any time on their own American Airlines flights.
I think that criticism was fare. However there’s now a little bit better availability on some routes, so in fairness it seems worth highlighting that.
TSA Shares Powerpoint on How to Profile Suicide Bombers Featuring Michael Jordan and Elvis Presley
Feb
13
2017
The ACLU obtained documents meant to support the TSA’s ‘behavioral detection’ program and discovered there was no science behind it.
What there was, though, was a mish mash of documents like this presentation on identifying suicide bombers.
Award Chart Sweet Spots and Suing Uber for a Failed Marriage
Feb
13
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.
FARE ALERT: West Coast to Several European Cities in Business Class $2000 Roundtrip
Feb
13
2017
Back in December I wrote about an amazing fare on United partner and Star Alliance member Avianca offer Los Angeles to Madrid, Barcelona, and London for about $2000 in business class. Those fares are still available and they’re incredibly flexible.
Avianca’s 787 business class is fully flat reverse herringbone seats with direct aisle access – a very good hard product.
New Cathay Pacific Credit Card Debuts in U.S. Today With Unique Features
Feb
13
2017
Cathay Pacific launches its new US credit card today from Synchrony Bank. The most interesting features are 1.5 points per dollar on all foreign transactions (with no foreign transaction fees) and comped Marco Polo Club green tier the first year.
