Nov
13
2016
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.
A Hidden Cost to Airbnb and Elite Status After Just One Flight
Starting Next Year Companions of American Airlines Elites Will Inherit Elite Status for Upgrades and Waitlists
Nov
12
2016
There’s another change to American AAdvantage (in addition to Next Flight Guarantee for ConciergeKey members and rumored reduction in confirmed upgrade availability) that’s been shared by JonNYC on Twitter but not yet announced by American: elite companions will have the same status as the elite member for airport upgrade and standby lists starting January 1.
RUMOR: American Airlines Confirmed Upgrade Availability About to Get Much Worse
Nov
12
2016
American is doing an update to its booking classes in order to accommodate the sale of their new international premium economy product (which needs its own classes).
Changing booking classes does not in itself mean that confirmed upgrade availability has to change, but it also is an opportunity to start fresh with how the booking class is being managed.
New ConciergeKey Benefit: American Introducing Next Flight Guarantee for High Revenue Customers
Nov
12
2016
Starting in January if a ConciergeKey member’s flight is cancelled or delayed more than 3 hours, they (and a companion) are entitled to travel on the next flight in coach even if it is sold out. American will bump another customer to make this happen.
United Pilot Announces Passengers Must Keep Politics Off the Plane, Whole Cabin Cheers
Nov
12
2016
The captain of yesterday’s United flight UA1212 from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta made an announcement that many people feel the country needs to hear right now. It’s been a crazy week. We all were exhausted by the election and looked forward to our Facebook feeds returning to puppies and kittens. Now shut up about politics at least if you’re ‘in a metal tube at 35,000 feet’.
Marriott CEO Has Words for Trump, and Delta’s President Dumps Stock
Nov
12
2016
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.
Woman Went Missing for Several Hours After Getting on Wrong Southwest Flight
Nov
11
2016
A woman was set to fly from Chicago-Midway to Birmingham on Southwest Airlines. Except she didn’t. She disappeared. She was traveling with her family, and they started looking for her.
Is United Changing Its 24 Hour Refund Policy?
Nov
11
2016
The US Department of Transportation requires airlines to offer consumers either 24 hour holds or 24 hour refunds for tickets they sell which are purchased at least a week in advance of travel.
United and Delta have offered 24 hour refunds even day of travel, not limiting the “courtesy cancel” benefit to reservations that are at least 7 days prior to departure.
United e-ticket confirmations now include a 7 day requirement describing the benefit, while United’s website does not.
Mistake in United’s Offer to Let You Buy Elite Status and Airbnb Reservations Aren’t Really Confirmed
Nov
11
2016
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.
Two Amazing Airfares Right Now: Thailand and India From $471 Roundtrip
Nov
11
2016
There are fares from New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco to Delhi starting at $471 roundtrip.
There’s also New York to Bangkok or Phuket from $497 roundtrip, with travel mid-February through mid-April.
