Jan
17
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.
Southwest’s Award Tax Mistake and When Airlines Tweet Back
Etihad Becoming More Like American Airlines? Eliminating Through-Checked Bags on Separate Tickets
Jan
17
2017
Etihad will no longer allow through checking bags when traveling on separate reservations for tickets purchased February 1 onward.
Reportedly separate tickets that are sold into the same reservation will continue to allow through-checking of bags. Most separate tickets have separate reservations, but a competent travel agent can manage to include them in one PNR.
RUMOR: Etihad Buying 30% – 40% of Lufthansa, Two Airlines Merging
Jan
17
2017
A report from Reuters suggests that Etihad could buy a 30% – 40% stake in Lufthansa and then eventually consider a “full blown” merger of the two airlines.
When codesharing between the two airlines was announced last month it was hinted that it could be the first of ‘deeper links’ to come.
Atlanta Isn’t the World’s Busiest Airport (or Even Second) By One Important Measure
Jan
16
2017
When I was a kid I knew that “whether you’re going to heaven or hell, you’ll have to connect in Atlanta.”
It wasn’t until 1971 though that the airport got its first international flights (Mexico and Jamaica on Eastern Airlines). The first non-US airline to fly to Atlanta was Sabena in 1978.
New Zealand Business Class Awards Wide Open May Through September, Act Fast
Jan
16
2017
Air New Zealand business class award space is wide open, you can book these seats with miles you likely already have, and this surely will not last.
Australia and New Zealand are among the toughest awards out there. So while May through September isn’t peak season for travel to New Zealand, many will want to take advantage and of course it’s easy to hop over to Australia from New Zealand and some will want to use these flights as part of a broader Pacific Islands trip.
2.5% Cash Back Card Now More Broadly Available and Free Money If You’ve Purchased Milk
Jan
16
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.
No, the New Marriott Rewards Program Wasn’t Just Leaked. Why Do You Ask?
Jan
16
2017
There’s a post on Flyertalk detailing ‘leaked Marriott Rewards 2.0’ and as of this writing it’s generally being assumed to be what the program becomes after Starwood Preferred Guest gets absorbed (“This does look like a devaluation for most SPG Platinums too.”)
It’s not the new program..
SUPER HOT DEAL: Free JetBlue Flights, Hotel Included (Hurry)
Jan
15
2017
JetBlue Vacations has $150 and $250 off coupons with no minimum spend, packages that are less than the coupon amounts are free.
Missed Connections: Woman on Flight from London Wants to Find You
Jan
15
2017
A woman on January 3rd’s Ryanair flight FR2371 from London Stansted to Dublin has fallen for a man she barely spoke to during the journey. Only she didn’t get his number and she’s seeking the world’s help to track him down.
She’s a blond from Berlin living in Dublin. He was in 9D, about 5′ 11″, with dark blond hair. They made eye contact, but didn’t speak until passport control.
The Dumb, Stupid, Dull-Witted Way British Airways Has Moved to Buy on Board Food and Drink
Jan
15
2017
British Airways now charges for food and drink on intra-Europe flights in economy. They go much father than US airlines, who are actually bringing amenities (like stroopwafels) back to coach.
British Airways now charges for food and drink on intra-Europe flights in economy. They go much father than US airlines, who are actually bringing amenities (like stroopwafels) back to coach.
