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Every 6 Months The List Of Travel Agencies Whose Tickets Still Earn American Airlines Miles Will Change

by Gary Leff on February 20, 2024

Feb 20 2024

American Airlines announced today that they will stop awarding miles on tickets booked through most third party travel agencies starting in May. Basic economy fares will only earn miles if booked directly through American. However AAdvantage Business members and corporate contract travelers will be exempt from this policy.

What stood out is that American isn’t even telling us which agencies will be able to issue tickets that earn miles (at least as long as the tickets aren’t for basic economy fares).

Breaking Off More Than They Could Tape: American Airlines’ Unorthodox Maintenance Solution

by Gary Leff on February 20, 2024

Feb 20 2024

American Airlines flight 2707 from Dallas to Austin was delayed over an hour on Monday night. The carrier’s maintenance technicians tried to tape an overhead bin in place – but it wouldn’t hold.

Faced with the choice of making a 9 p.m. flight even later – and potentially pushing crew past their minimum duty hours, where the entire flight would have to be cancelled – they decided not to spend any more time trying to fix it.

American Airlines Lounges Could Be The Best In The U.S. – But They Choose Not To [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on February 20, 2024

Feb 20 2024

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.

American Airlines Cuts Fee To Transfer Miles By Two-Thirds

by Gary Leff on February 20, 2024

Feb 20 2024

You can use your miles to book an award ticket for someone else, but if you want to combine miles with another customer that is going to cost you with the major U.S. frequent flyer programs.

American Airlines, though, has just cut the cost of transferring miles from one account to another by two-thirds. That means instead of charging 1.5 cents per mile, they’re now charging only half a cent.

American Airlines Will No Longer Award Miles On Most Third Party Bookings Starting In May

by Gary Leff on February 20, 2024

Feb 20 2024

As I’ve been telling you to expect, American Airlines is changing how miles are awarded based on how you buy your ticket.

Why Capital One’s $35 Billion Purchase of Discover Is A Big Win for Consumers

by Gary Leff on February 20, 2024

Feb 20 2024

Durbin-Marshall seeks to require cards to be used either on the American Express or Discover networks as a challenge to Visa and Mastercard. This deal massively bolsters Discover, creating more competition in payments processing.

Ultimately by promoting competition without legislative action (and legislative destruction), this is great for consumers and rewards.

American Airlines Just Raised Checked Bag Fees To A Large Airline Record $40

by Gary Leff on February 20, 2024

Feb 20 2024

American Airlines has increased first and second checked bag fees to a most-expensive in the industry $40 per first checked bag on domestic U.S. itineraries and $45 for the second checked bag. They’ve also increased checked bag fees for travel to Central America and the Caribbean.

Avoid This Common Hotel Mistake: The Alarm Clock Check You Can’t Afford to Miss

by Gary Leff on February 19, 2024

Feb 19 2024

Being woken up in the middle of the night during your hotel stay is a huge fail, since fundamentally the basic thing you’re paying for is a night’s sleep!

Full Service Airlines And Hotels Have Forgotten They’re In The Hospitality Business

by Gary Leff on February 19, 2024

Feb 19 2024

Here’s an interesting take I came across from the former owner of Eleven Madison Park restaurant in New York. He was able to create a ‘moment’ for diners one time by going outside to a hot dog cart and plating it for the guests. And that was the memory for them of the night.

The Secret Life of Airport Chaplains: Saving Souls, Crowd Control, And Worst Case Scenarios

by Gary Leff on February 19, 2024

Feb 19 2024

I have to admit I’ve never been inside an airport chapel. I walk right past them. I’ve read plenty of articles suggesting that they’re peaceful refuges in crowded airports, a place of peace and quiet to relax religion aside. And I suppose that at least usually the case. But I’ve always felt strange just walking in.

Every 6 Months The List Of Travel Agencies Whose Tickets Still Earn American Airlines Miles Will Change

Breaking Off More Than They Could Tape: American Airlines’ Unorthodox Maintenance Solution

American Airlines Lounges Could Be The Best In The U.S. – But They Choose Not To [Roundup]

American Airlines Cuts Fee To Transfer Miles By Two-Thirds

American Airlines Will No Longer Award Miles On Most Third Party Bookings Starting In May

Why Capital One’s $35 Billion Purchase of Discover Is A Big Win for Consumers

American Airlines Just Raised Checked Bag Fees To A Large Airline Record $40

Avoid This Common Hotel Mistake: The Alarm Clock Check You Can’t Afford to Miss

Full Service Airlines And Hotels Have Forgotten They’re In The Hospitality Business

The Secret Life of Airport Chaplains: Saving Souls, Crowd Control, And Worst Case Scenarios

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