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FARE ALERT: Several US Cities to Singapore from Just $325 Roundtrip

by Gary Leff on April 7, 2017

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Apr 07 2017

oneworld airline and American Airlines joint venture partner Japan Airlines has some amazing fares to Singapore from all its US gateways.

You can fly from Chicago, Los Angeles, or New York to Singapore for about $325 roundtrip. Flights from Boston, Dallas, San Diego, and San Francisco are slightly higher.

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Airline Requires Women to Remove Their Tops For Flight Attendant Interviews

by Gary Leff on April 7, 2017

Apr 07 2017

Four year old Malaysian airline Malindo Air requires potential flight attendants to disrobe in their interviews.

According to the airline’s director of public relations, “It is the right of the employer to request potential flight attendants to expose their chests to interviewers.” He also thinks “most airlines do the same.”

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7 Reasons British Airways Needs to Offer a Preferred Product, Not Merely Fly to London

by Gary Leff on April 7, 2017

hotel lobby
Apr 07 2017

British Airways put on a big media event yesterday, and even flew journalists and bloggers between London Gatwick and Heathrow, to highlight their premium investments which don’t include much better seats any time in the foreseeable future.

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JetBlue Sued for Workplace Violations and Will Blockchain Tech Change Loyalty Programs?

by Gary Leff on April 6, 2017

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Apr 06 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.

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Mysterious Odor Makes Flight Attendants Sick, Forces Flight Back to Hawaii

by Gary Leff on April 6, 2017

Apr 06 2017

Alaska Airlines flight AS892 from Honolulu to San Diego took a 2 hour journey to nowhere yesterday as flight attendants got sick from a mysterious odor and the aircraft had to turn around.

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United Business Class Wine Consumption Up 300%, Airline Facing Shortage

by Gary Leff on April 6, 2017

flight attendant pushing cart
Apr 06 2017

United is facing a wine shortage in international business class. Here’s their internal note to flight attendants:

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FARE ALERT: Business Class Roundtrip New York – France for $1298

by Gary Leff on April 6, 2017

Apr 06 2017

All (angled) business class airline La Compagnie announced its acquisition by XL Airways in December.

The carrier discounts New York – Paris as a business strategy, and right now they’ve got a super low sale running throughout summer for $1298 roundtrip.

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GREAT FARE: Premium Economy to Europe $607 – $738 Roundtrip

by Gary Leff on April 6, 2017

Apr 06 2017

Air France, Alitalia, and Air Europa are combining to offer premium economy from $607 roundtrip.

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American Apologizing for Photos of Pilots Mixing Cocktails in Inflight Magazine

by Gary Leff on April 6, 2017

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.

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Hacking the British Airways Website and Selling Miles for Big Profit

by Gary Leff on April 5, 2017

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.

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