Jan
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.
A Baller Rental Car Return Strategy and a New 2% Rebate Visa
The Unluckiest Flight on New Year’s Eve: United San Francisco – Sydney
Jan
04
2016
United’s San Francisco – Sydney flight on New Year’s Eve encountered problems. And once it did, it just couldn’t catch a break.
Who Has the Most Credit Cards? And Guess Who Doesn’t Get PreCheck?
Jan
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.
2 Quirks About British Airways Upgrades: I Steal Premium Cabin Space From Elites
Jan
03
2016
Yesterday I wrote about snagging a first class upgrade on British Airways. I have an upcoming paid business class roundtrip from the ‘deal of the year’ airfare sale. And British Airways even lets discount business class tickets upgrade with miles (and most discount economy and premium economy tickets as well). There are no cash co-pays.
British Airways may be hesitant to release first class upgrades, when it would make sense for other airlines to do so, since they don’t have separate upgrade and award buckets. But if they do, I’m likely to score the upgrade even with a full business class cabin of folks who would have a higher priority than me on another airline.
US Airways Group No Longer Exists
Jan
03
2016
US Airways was integrated into the American passenger service system back in October.
Dividend Miles accounts were integrated into American AAdvantage back in March. US Airways Dividend Miles numbers are no longer accepted by American Airlines for new reservations.
There’s still merger work to do, however.
HELP: Where Should I Eat in Bangkok?
Jan
03
2016
I’ll be in Bangkok later this month. I’d appreciate any food suggestions from readers.
When I was there about 14 months ago I sampled Thai molecular gastronomy, the new restaurant from Thailand’s Iron Chef and Thailand’s most celebrated restaurant as well as some fantastic street food.
Google Lets You Tour Lounges & Planes, Free Champagne, and Free Playboy
Jan
03
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.
Sign Up to Receive up to 6 Gogo Internet Passes and Making Money on Airbnb and RelayRides
Jan
02
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.
British Airways First Class Upgrades Still a Great Use of Avios
Jan
02
2016
British Airways had amazing business class fares that allowed use of stackable discounts this fall. Some people were booking business class tickets between the US and Europe for less than $500 in cash (plus points), for instance.
With British Airways devaluing its points back in April upgrades became more expensive from premium economy to business class for flights 2001 miles or or longer. But for upgrades from business class to first class you’re still paying what a coach award ticket would cost in miles for the flight with no cash co-pay. And even deep discount business class fares are upgradeable.
The Legal Victory that Lets You Save Big Money on Airfare
Jan
02
2016
Two years ago a website popped up to help travelers save money through hidden city and throwaway ticketing. United and Orbitz sued, because this threatens their pricing strategies. Orbitz went away quietly. United’s lawsuit was dismissed. Six months after the dismissal they haven’t refiled. Here’s what it means for you.
