Sep
04
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.
Bugs Bunny is a Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant and More
AMAZING United Airfares Dropping from the Sky: $386 Amsterdam, $416 Paris, $446 Tokyo!!
Sep
03
2016
Several cities to Europe starting in the $300s, and even Tokyo under $450 roundtrip, there are some amazing United fares this weekend.
American’s New 757 International Business Class Seat Revealed!
Sep
03
2016
A couple of weeks ago I confirmed that the first American Airlines Boeing 757 was getting lie flat seats installed.
The first single aisle plane with fully flat seats is now flying, though, with the rest of the international fleet expected to be completed by the end of next year.
Delta’s CEO: Thanks to Donald Trump, We May Be Able to Stop US Passengers Traveling on Mideast Airlines
Sep
03
2016
Recognizing that their argument for protectionism — having the US government stop consumers from buying tickets on Etihad, Emirates, and Qatar instead of more expensive tickets on Delta — went nowhere, Delta’s CEO wants to try again after the election and thinks he’ll have a better chance thanks to the direction Donald Trump has tried to move the country.
You Think Your Flight Was Rough? This Man Says Flying American Gave Him a Brain Injury
Sep
03
2016
Maxwell Winchester, who teaches marketing at Victoria University in Australia, says American “gave him a serious brain injury by not giving him medical assistance when a turbulent flight shook him unconscious twice.”
Nevermind that he refused medical assistance. He claims American should have forced it on him.
Priceline is Dead, Long Live Priceline! And When People Book Award Travel
Sep
03
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.
Buy Tons of Star Alliance Miles for Just 1.43 Cents Each
Sep
03
2016
Star Alliance frequent flyer program Avianca LifeMiles is offering a 130% bonus on purchased miles through September 10. (A 100% bonus runs through September 30.)
BUSINESS CLASS SALE: New York – Paris Just $1395 Roundtrip!
Sep
02
2016
When all business class airline La Compagnie announced its launch two years ago I was skeptical to say the least. The founders had tried their hand at this before, and got bailed out by a sale to British Airways (their first attempt is now OpenSkies).
If the founders of the airline want to light money on fire, we might as well at least use it to keep us warm. Right now they’re advertising a fall sale for $1400 roundtrip between the US and Paris.
500 Free and Easy Virgin America Elevate Points
Sep
02
2016
Register by September 30 to receive Virgin Hotels emails and get 500 Virgin America Elevate points. That’s worth at least $11, free.
First European Airline Joins PreCheck, Total Airlines Up to 18 With More Coming
Sep
02
2016
While not the first foreign airline to join PreCheck — that nod belongs to Air Canada, and now even Aeromexico and Etihad participate — Lufthansa has become the first European airline to make it possible for ‘trusted travelers’ to expedited US outbound security.
