Jun
22
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 Award Redemption Route for Australia/New Zealand and More
The Federal Government Investigated Frequent Flyer Programs. Here’s What They Found.
Jun
22
2016
The Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General completed a report on government oversight of airline frequent flyer programs.
The Department of Transportation believes that airlines make available enough frequent flyer award seats and are transparent in the way they operate the programs. However the DOT does not pay enough attention to concerns about changes to programs without notice.
United Unveils Plan to Improve Financial Performance By $3 Billion (Is Gonna Cost You)
Jun
22
2016
United held a call yesterday morning where CEO Oscar Munoz talked about the ways that the airline would cut costs and generate more money from customers.
United has a lot of catchup to do with the rest of the industry on both sides of the equation. My takeaway was that their plan seems to be to copy and catch up, rather than chart their own course.
Mid-Year Check-in: How I’m Walking My Talk on Elite Status
Jun
21
2016
There are really only 3 elite statuses that I care to requalify for.
Now that we’re midway through the year I decided to check in and share where I’m at qualifying for each. I’ve already requalified with American and with Starwood. I’m well past halfway towards Hyatt Diamond again.
The nice thing on the airline front is that it frees me to be even more of a free agent (buying on schedule and price) that I have been already — and I’ve already been doing it more than in past years.
Stacking Miles Offers and Discount Awards to Europe
Jun
21
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.
Prince William Suffers Through British Airways Club Europe. You Travel Better Than He Does!
Jun
21
2016
Prince William flew British Airways Club Europe from Lyon to London Heathrow after a disappointing English performance in UEFA Euro 2016 soccer.
British Airways premium cabin short haul seats offer 30 inches of pitch. That’s less than economy on most US domestic flights.
New Travel Booking Site Upside Will Give You Back At Least $150 Per Trip
Jun
21
2016
Upside is a new travel booking site that will help you save money and gives you back gift cards for business travel. It’s brought to you by the founder of Priceline, it was just announced today, and it debuts in September.
Sign up today as a pre-launch VIP and you’re guaranteed $150 back on every trip through the end of the year. You just provide your email address and answer a few multiple choice questions and your VIP status is locked-in.
Which Cities Are Getting the Most New Air Service — And Which Cities are Losing Out?
Jun
20
2016
The cities where air service are growing and where it’s shrinking should come as no surprise.
There are cities which made sense as hubs but once the arilines maintaining operations there merged those hub operations were pulled down. In the midst of a merger airlines always say they’re committed to all of the major cities they operate in — but those obligatory statements should never be given greater weight than the underlying economics of the cities and route network that a combined airline will operate.
Passenger Molests Flight Attendant While Taking Selfie
Jun
20
2016
There’s no question that, from their earliest days, flight attendants have faced sexual harassment. It’s probably somewhat less common, at least in the U.S., than it used to be — which isn’t to say it’s uncommon.
Giveaway: 5 Nights in a Suite in Sri Lanka Plus Dinner and Massages
Jun
20
2016
I love Sri Lanka. And since I’ve been to the Maldives each of the past 5 years, it’s been easy to visit, as the capital Colombo is less than 500 miles away. There is no such thing as bad Sri Lankan food and I even go out of my way to stop for Sri Lankan when flying out of New York JFK.
A reader is going to win a 5 night stay in a suite inclusive of a dinner, massages, and even cooking class. And all you need to do to enter is comment in this post, see inside for details.
