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Singapore Airlines Introduces Premium Economy Awards and Upgrades, Eliminates “Full” Awards

by Gary Leff on May 17, 2016

May 17 2016

Singapore Airlines premium economy awards will become available to KrisFlyer members May 24 and mileage upgrades to premium economy will become available June 1. This is for Singapore flights only, and not for Star Alliance partner flights.

Since only one category upgrade is possible, that means on flight which offer premium economy it will no longer be possible to upgrade from coach to business. And premium economy cabins are small, those upgrades could be tough to get.

Starting Today, Delta Has Completely Mucked Up Upgrades

by Gary Leff on May 16, 2016

May 16 2016

Delta sees the end of first class upgrades in 2018. That’s because they’re going to be upselling coach passengers into nearly all of their first class seats instead.

With first class seats mostly upsold, Delta wants their extra legroom seats to be the upgrade. And they want elites to even buy those. Starting with today’s flights new rules ‘upgrades’ to extra legroom seats become tougher for elites.

Upgrading on ANA, and Humiliated Millionaires in Hawaii

by Gary Leff on May 16, 2016

May 16 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.

The One Feature Planes Need More Than Anything Else

by Gary Leff on May 16, 2016

May 16 2016

“What’s grosser than gross?” I’ve had the pleasure of watching a fellow first class passenger clip their toenails during dinner service.

But this is even worse. And so is this.

4 New Ridesharing Companies Trying to Fill the Void Left By Uber/Lyft

by Gary Leff on May 16, 2016

May 16 2016

Uber and Lyft have left Austin since a ballot proposition that would have lifted an onerous pending City ordinance protecting taxi companies failed to pass.

I love competition, which is one reason I’ve favored Lyft of late (another is that there have been more drivers close by with Lyft than Uber for me lately). So I’m thrilled that at least four ridesharing companies are trying to pick up the business that Uber and Lyft left behind. And there are other companies out there, too.

United Flight Delayed to Remove Drunk Air Marshal

by Gary Leff on May 15, 2016

May 15 2016

There were four air marshals onboard a United flight from London Heathrow to Los Angeles and the flight’s captain smelled alcohol on one of them.

The air marshal was released because while he was violating marshal service policy (either by drinking within four hours of the flight or having alcohol in his system while on duty) he hadn’t actually broken UK law.

British Airways Reveals Plan for Business Class and American Eliminating 2 Aircraft Types

by Gary Leff on May 15, 2016

May 15 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 Hack to Still Use Uber and Lyft in Austin

by Gary Leff on May 15, 2016

May 15 2016

Say that you’ve got free $35 in ride credits or $50 in Lyft credits but you find yourself in the city of Austin but Uber and Lyft are gone…

Fortunately here’s how you can still use Uber or Lyft in Austin.

$10 Uber Credit for EXISTING Users (or up to $35 for New Riders)

by Gary Leff on May 15, 2016

May 15 2016

There’s a promo code valid for $10 off one trip taken by May 31 and I had no problem adding it to my account.

Of course if you haven’t used Uber before you can get a free ride, different signup codes vary. Lately individual referral links have only been good for $15 while some companies have made deals with Uber for $20 referral links.

My referral link for Uber seems to be giving a bigger first-time rider credit than it used to, up to $25:

50% Bonus When Using Points to Buy Down British Airways Fares

by Gary Leff on May 14, 2016

May 14 2016

British Airways lets you use points to buy down the cost of a paid ticket. Normally points are worth a penny apiece towards airfare. Through May 17, for travel through September 30, you can do 50% better — buying down airfare at 1.5 cents per point.

This offer stacks with the AARP member discount (which knocks $400 off a premium cabin roundtrip).

Singapore Airlines Introduces Premium Economy Awards and Upgrades, Eliminates “Full” Awards

Starting Today, Delta Has Completely Mucked Up Upgrades

Upgrading on ANA, and Humiliated Millionaires in Hawaii

The One Feature Planes Need More Than Anything Else

4 New Ridesharing Companies Trying to Fill the Void Left By Uber/Lyft

United Flight Delayed to Remove Drunk Air Marshal

British Airways Reveals Plan for Business Class and American Eliminating 2 Aircraft Types

A Hack to Still Use Uber and Lyft in Austin

$10 Uber Credit for EXISTING Users (or up to $35 for New Riders)

50% Bonus When Using Points to Buy Down British Airways Fares

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