Aug
21
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Arrest Made in British Airways Massive Points Theft Plus Passenger Tasered for Wearing Man Purse (as 2nd Carry On)
Why Do People Even Think the Middle East Airlines are Better Than US Carriers?
Aug
21
2015
Qatar Airways is introducing 10-across seating in economy on their Boeing 777s. New planes will come into service 10-across and existing aircraft will be retrofitted to 10-across by the end of 2016. Emirates is already 10-across on their 777s.
The Suntrust Delta Debit Card is Back for New Accounts at 1 Mile Per Dollar (Up to 48K Miles Per Year)
Aug
21
2015
The Suntrust Delta Debit card was a lucrative mileage-earning tool for a long time. I’ve been writing about it since 2009.
Now it’s back for new applicants, with a signup bonus even, if you have (or open) a Signature Advantage account.
Etihad’s New Convoluted Fare Structure: No More Priority Check-in for Award Tickets?
Aug
21
2015
Etihad has rolled out a new fare structure with changes to bonus miles, upgradability of paid tickets, changes and baggage allowances. They’re introducing more restrictive fares.
.. but now award tickets in business and first class aren’t allowed to use the priority check-in lines…?!
LAX Has a New Way to Get Rid of Rats, Mice, and Roaches
Aug
20
2015
Los Angeles International Airport is hiring Orkin… not just to respond to rodent sightings, but to literally always be on site and go out in search of vermin.
They’re making a 10x increased investment in fighting pests as part of a $5.2 million 7 year contract.
Should Denver Refuse to Allow Chik-fil-A at the Airport Because of Same Sex Marriage (and Donald Trump)?
Aug
20
2015
Chik-fil-A is apparently food option that Denver airport passengers want most behind Chipotle. And the restaurant chain has a tentative deal to open there. But the Denver City Council may block the deal because of the chain’s views on same sex marriage.
Delta’s Marketing Chief Named a “Brand Genius” … For Everything EXCEPT SkyMiles
Aug
20
2015
Adweek declare’s Delta’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Tim Mapes a “Brand Genius” although their description of the airline is telling.
The marketing lead at Delta is honored for everything except the airline’s primary customer facing marketing vehicle, SkyMiles.
The End of Airline 800 Numbers Could Be a Marketing Gold Mine
Aug
20
2015
Last week I noted that Frontier Airlines is getting rid of its 800 number and should save $2 million a year.
As I wrote at the time, this seems totally reasonable to me. When is the last time you paid for domestic long distance? (I haven’t even had a home land line in ~ 15 years.)
In fact getting rid of 800 numbers are a huge marketing opportunity that airlines could jump on.
New Ideas for Old Credit Cards, United Flight Attendants Get Creepy, and Delta Struck By Lightning
Aug
20
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
One Day Left to Book Award Travel to Europe for 30% Fewer Miles
Aug
20
2015
Ten days ago Delta started pricing awards weird. No, not the kind of weird where Delta charges 830,000 miles for a business class trip to Australia.
The kind of weird where Delta charges fewer miles than they’re ‘supposed to’ for flights to Europe (‘supposed to’ in a world where award charts still existed, natch).
