Sep
23
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Great Mileage Deals on a Rental Car and Credit Card and a Very Strange Airport Story
Are Coach Passengers Subsidizing the Pope’s Business Class Entourage?
Sep
23
2015
I took great umbrage at a very silly column by Christopher Elliott suggesting that coach passengers were ‘subsidizing’ the comfort of business class passengers.
There’s one flight, though, for which Elliott could be right: the Pope’s charter!
Alaska Airlines Brings Back Icelandair Partnership (One of the Best of All Time)
Sep
23
2015
Alaska Airlines and Icelandair have brough back their partnership (which ended June 2013).
It’s usually best to buy tickets to Iceland rather than using miles. (And not even just when there’s a mistake fare.) Delta’s flight is almost always too many miles. Other frequent flyer programs mean a lot of extra flying via Europe. And the flights themselves can price reasonably. This gives us interesting new options.
Rapper Desperate to Get Off Delta Flight Shoves Past Passengers, Melts Down on Video
Sep
23
2015
Rapper Azealia Banks wanted off her Delta flight. Apparently she tried to weave past everyone, but a French couple blocked her way. She tried to squeaze past them. The man put his hand in front of her. She allegedly spit on him, and punched his face.
A flight attendant grabbed her bag, and hijinks ensued. Naturally there’s video (courtesy of the all-knowing, all-seeing TMZ).
Pope Francis Flies American Airlines. And the Pope is Infallible.
Sep
22
2015
Just like Prince William (whose allegiance even extends to the US Airways Shuttle, the Pope chooses American Airlines. And the Pope is infallible.
The burning question though is whether his chartered Boeing 777-200 has been reconfigured with American’s new business class seats or not? I’ve got answers.
Get Pseudo Lounge Access Just for Joining a oneworld Frequent Flyer Program
Sep
22
2015
Sign up for airberlin topbonus, a oneworld partner of American and part-owned by Etihad, and you’ll receive a voucher for access to their “Exclusive Waiting Areas.” Have your family and friends sign up too in order to obtain more vouchers.
Up to 125,000 Bonus for oneworld Transatlantic Flights – All Fares Earn Something
Sep
22
2015
Both British Airways and American are offering up to 125,000 points for transatlantic travel on American Airlines, US Airways, British Airways, OpenSkies, Finnair and Iberia through January 31.. and this time all fares are eligible to earn something.
Here’s how to take advantage of the promotion, and to distinguish between the British AIrways and American versions.
Real Life “The Terminal” Family Living in Airport and an Airline Explains Why They Cram So Many Seats In
Sep
22
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Get Free United Club Access AND 3 Confirmed United Upgrades If You Have Status With Another Airline
Sep
22
2015
A couple of weeks ago I wrote that Star Alliance member Copa, the Panama-based airline that used to use United’s MileagePlus as its frequent flyer program, is offering status matches.
Not only is that good for access to United Clubs when flying United domestically, when you’re matched to their Platinum level you get 3 confirmed upgrade certificates that will… soon be valid for use on United!
Will United Really Pick Up An Extra $400 – $800 Million a Year from Chase Credit Cards?
Sep
21
2015
Last week Chase and United announced an extension of their agreement so that Chase will continue to be the issuer of United co-brand credit cards.
United filed an 8-K form with the SEC related to this deal which gives us a clue about the increased revenue United will see as a result of the negotiation. Here’s what that number means — and doesn’t mean.
