On June 1 the oneworld alliance (which includes airlines like American, British Airways, Iberia, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and more) changed its policies so that member airlines no longer had to check bags to their final destination for passengers traveling on more than one reservation on a oneworld airline.
Member airlines also wouldn’t be required to check customers in to their final destination on the second reservation, either.
American’s moves this week leaves Alaska Airlines as the last major mileage-based airline frequent flyer program in the U.S.
Back in March Alaska Airlines said they wouldn’t be going to a revenue-based frequent flyer program where miles earned for travel is based on the cost of a ticket rather than distance flown. However:
Supermodel Karlie Kloss tweeted her disdain for Philippine Airlines this week. And it got plenty of attention because… she’s a supermodel and a former Victoria’s Secret Angel.
She doesn’t actually say what her problem with the airline was. Fortunately, Philippine Airlines tells us.
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Effective June 1 oneworld airlines no longer are required to interline bags (or even check you in for connecting flights) when traveling on separate reservations. This is a hugely-unfriendly move.
Here’s what it means for your travel and why it’s happening.
Several days ago we saw Europe roundtrips in the $400s. Some of these fares were leftover from Memorial Weekend, but in general in any case had to be booked that day — and didn’t necessarily make it the full day.
But the fares are back, and they’re getting even better..!
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Recently British Airways had first class on sale as low as $2100 roundtrip between Boston and London.
Obviously there are sales… and then there are sales. They can be used to stimulate business during soft periods.
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Sir Richard Branson visited Australia. He tours the airlines that carry the Virgin name, shows up for inaugural flights, and for important announcements. Of course the parent of Hainan Airlines just took a significant stake in Virgin Australia.
Sir Richard’s blog shares the trip including time with the Virgin Australia staff.
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