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Doctor MacGuyvers Device to Save Child’s Life Onboard Transatlantic Flight
Doctor MacGuyvers a makeshift nebuliser for a sick child onboard an Air Canada flight. And seriously, don’t pack medications in checked luggage, people..
The life saver’s name really is Dr. Guru.
The Most Devalued Program in North America Devalues.. Again
Aeroplan has announced changes going into effect December 15. These are mostly devaluations, like increased prices for business class awards between North America and Europe, and changing the definition of zones for award travel.
US frequent flyers should care about Star Alliance member Air Canada’s Aeroplan frequent flyer program for 3 reasons.
Could This Be the New American Airlines Business Class Seat?
American has dropped Zodiac as their seat supplier and will therefore need a new business class seat.
The full lawsuit American has filed against Zodiac is available, the airline is facing fines from Boeing over delivery delays (now that’s a switch!). And there’s now speculation over which seat will replace Zodiac in American’s 787-9 and 777-200s.
United’s New Free Domestic and International Upgrade Program, and More
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What’s Grosser Than Gross? United Airlines Edition
In April a family was ‘forced’ to sit in vomit on a United flight to DC.
Now a related story that a couple flying United on their anniversary trip to Hawaii found a ‘full’ barf bag in the seat back pocket.
Man Thrown In Jail for Not Looking Like His Passport Photo
A UK resident of 15 years flew to his mother’s funeral in Zimbabwe, and was detained at the airport — and then jailed, facing deportation — upon his return because he didn’t look like his passport photo.
He had apparently gained about 125 pounds since the photo was taken.
Review: Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Review of a six night stay at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco — cash and points (10,000 points + $125 per night) and a confirmed suite upgrade with club lounge access.
Free Starwood and IHG Points, Possible New World’s Longest Flight Miami – Asia
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There Are a Lot of Great Card Offers Out There. Here’s Why You Want the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card First.
I’ve been a fan of the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card as an important tool for frequent flyers for a long time because:
- It earns one of the most valuable points currencies, which transfer to a variety of airlines (including in all 3 major airline alliances) and hotels.
- It earns points quickly, with double points on both travel and dining (what travelers tend to spend on most).
Recent reports are that Chase has only wanted to approve this card for new customers that haven’t applied for 5 new cards in the past two years.
That means three things…