May
07
2016
This is the story of a hotel guest who comes up with the most ridiculous requests possible from the hotel he stays at frequently. And the results of those requests.
The Most Ridiculous Requests Ever Made to a Hotel
Alaska Airlines Fixes Their Award Chart After Lack of Trust Meant a Major Scare
May
06
2016
This morning I wrote that Alaska Airlines award charts were showing higher prices for Cathay Pacific awards intra-Asia — with business class up over 120% and first class up over 150%.
Intra-Asia awards appeared to be the same price as US-Asia awards. As I wrote, when readers first reported this several days ago I assumed it “was a mistake related to Alaska updating the way they displayed award charts.” Indeed, one-way premium economy awards at 15,000 one way and 70,000 roundtrip made no sense. However Alaska was confirming the new pricing as correct.
Airline Lobbyists Want to Shame — But Not Fix — The TSA
May
06
2016
Denver airport is known for unmatched security wait times. One thousand American Airlines passengers missed flights at just one airport – Chicago O’Hare – in just one month (March) due to long security wait times.
Atlanta airport was so frustrated that they threatened to privatize. Now Atlanta is closing down the South security checkpoint for renovations and the TSA plans to turn over some of the process to Delta there.
When Will American AAdvantage Go Revenue-Based?
May
06
2016
American announced in the Fall that they’ll start awarding miles for flights based on price of ticket rather than distance flown in “late 2016.”
There have also been references to “the second half of 2016” which is the language American used in its most recent SEC form 10-K filing. That’s got members worried.
One of the most frequent questions I get is when this change will happen, with customers even booking away from American now on the fear that it could happen July 1 (which is, of course, in “the second half” of the year).
Delta’s New Approach to Taking More of Your Money and United Express Spectacular Computer Failure
May
06
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.
New Free and Easy Star Alliance Award Search Tool
May
06
2016
Star Alliance frequent flyer program Copa Airlines ConnectMiles has introduced online award booking across the Star Alliance.
You can use their search tool without logging in (or even having a Copa account). There’s the ability to search all Star Alliance airlines, or just a single specified airline.
TODAY ONLY: United Discounting Hawaii Awards for Program’s 35th Anniversary
May
06
2016
United tweeted that they have Hawaii awards on sale to celebrate MileagePlus’ 35th anniversary.
It appears that economy awards are pricing at 17,500 each way instead of 22,500 miles but only when searching for roundtrips. Premium cabin awards aren’t discounting.
Mistake Not a Devaluation? Alaska Airlines Still Pricing Cathay Pacific Awards at Old Rates
May
06
2016
This morning I wrote that Alaska Airlines award charts were showing higher prices for Cathay Pacific awards intra-Asia — with business class up over 120% and first class up over 150%.
Intra-Asia awards appeared to be the same price as US-Asia awards. As I wrote, when readers first reported this several days ago I assumed it “was a mistake related to Alaska updating the way they displayed award charts.” However Alaska was confirming the new pricing as correct.
Alaska Airlines Devalues Without Notice Again, Doubling Intra-Asia Cathay Pacific Awards
May
06
2016
A little over a month ago Alaska Airlines made no-notice changes to their Emirates award charts for business and first class travel, raising prices by as much as 100%.
Alaska Airlines sought to reassure members, that this incident aside, they’d provide advance notice of changes in the future. Except, it seems, that they made no-notice changes again.
AMAZING $354 New York – Hong Kong Roundtrip
May
05
2016
There’s currently availability to fly New York – Hong Kong roundtrip for an incredible $354.
Most of the flying is on Air Canada, and it’s an Air Canada fare (fare basis KLXUNV) available for outbound travel August 21 through December 11.
You have to fly the transpacific segment using Air Canada on a Monday through Thursday in each direction. Minimum stay is 3 days from departure of your last flight, and maximum stay is 6 months. Tickets are non-refundable.
