May
05
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.
Another Instant Signup Free Elite Status and 1000 Free Miles
Suing Starbucks Over Ice and the Amazing Things You See from a 747
May
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.
Here’s What the Brand New American Business Class Seat Will Look Like
May
04
2016
I broke the news yesterday that American Airlines had selected the B/E Aerospace Super Diamond business class seat as their new standard as they introduce the Boeing 787-9 into their fleet this year, as they continue to retrofit Boeing 777-200s with fully flat seats, and as they bring the Airbus A350 online in 2017.
This replaces the custom Zodiac fully flat business class seat that’s been getting installed in American’s 777-200s and Boeing 787-8s as a result of challenges the seat manufacturer had delivering on time.
700 Free and Easy American Miles and a Chance to Win 350,000
May
04
2016
In May 1981 American AAdvantage and United Mileage Plus launched the modern era of frequent flyer programs. American was first out of the chute by a couple of days.
Now American is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the AAdvantage program with Miles for Milestone.
Delta’s New Premium Economy, Misleading Claims about SkyMiles, and Bonus Points for Booking Direct
May
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.
American Airlines Confirms B/E Aerospace Super Diamond as New Business Class Seat
May
03
2016
B/E Aerospace was announced as the provider of American’s new premium economy seat and new domestic first class seat, and outed itself as the supplier for all 3 classes of service American’s Airbus A350s on order.
American has confirmed to me that B/E Aerospace will provide the new business class seats, not just on the Airbus A350s, and that the seat will be the Super Diamond which is a fantastic product.
LAST CHANCE: 100,000 Point Hilton Signup Offer Ends Tomorrow
May
03
2016
American Express has its biggest-ever signup bonuses for its two Hilton HHonors credit cards and is running them through May 4.
The Surpass card which even comes with Hilton Gold status has a 100,000 point offer. The no annual fee card is up to 75,000 for the first time.
I walk through how to make the most of your points.
Rapper 50 Cent Takes Video of Himself Mocking Autistic Airport Employee
May
03
2016
Rapper 50 Cent, more known these days for his body spray and condom endorsement deal than the music he pioneered with Eminem and Dr. Dre — as well as a pump and dump stock scheme and the excellent TV drama Power — videotaped himself mocking an airport employee that he assumed was high.
However the Cincinnati airport janitor is autistic and hearing impaired.
B/E Aerospace Confirms They’ll Be Supplying New American Airlines Business Class Seat
May
03
2016
American dropped Zodiac as their seat supplier and went looking for a new business class seat.
The 777-200 retrofit project has been slow. Deliveries of the 787s had been delayed. And that’s long been thought to be the result of slow deliveries of seats from Zodiac. American cancelled their Zodiac contract, filed a lawsuit, and went looking for new seats.
Does First Class Breed Resentment — and Cause Air Rage?
May
03
2016
A new study contends that resentment of first class leads to air rage in coach. I decided to spend the $10 for two days of access to the article so I could see what’s actually being claimed.
The authors here want to “posit that the modern airplane is a social microcosm of class-based society” and that “inequality can trigger antisocial behavior” and thus inequality is bad. Unfortunately they’re using travel for their own purposes, not really trying to understand travel.
