Apr
28
2025
Without a partnership, American Airlines is left ‘too small to win, too big to walk away’ in the words of its former Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja.
Report: American Airlines-JetBlue Partnership Talks Are Off
‘Use It or Lose It’ Is Over: You Can Now Cancel American Airlines Basic Economy International Trips For Credit
Apr
28
2025
American Airlines has improved its basic economy fares. And I already like their version of basic economy better than other airlines. As a frequent American Airlines flyer, I can still assign extra legroom seats and I’m even eligible for upgrades.
Delta Beats Trump’s Tariffs: New Airbus Jets Arriving Duty-Free
Apr
28
2025
Here’s how Delta Air Lines is avoiding the Trump administration’s tariffs on new Airbus jets manufactured in Europe: they aren’t importing them.
[Ends Wednesday] All Southwest Airlines Members Can Get Frontier Gold Status—No Status Or Flights Needed, Just $40 By April 30
Apr
28
2025
Customers are unhappy with Southwest for adding checked bag fees and generally walking back their entire differentiated business model, laying off employees for the first time, and going back on the CEO’s word from just a few months ago about what they had planned.
It’s the perfect time for competitors to capitalize on that dissatisfaction – but this takes it to the next level, and also qualifies as expert trolling. I love it!
Pretending To Be Military Lets Civilians Board Early—Airlines Don’t Stop Them
Apr
28
2025
Airline passengers are pretending to be active duty members of the military, in order to board flights early.
Marriott Is Now Advertising Hotels In North Korea [Roundup]
Apr
28
2025
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.
Free CitizenM Status Match: A Smart Move Before Marriott Takes Over
Apr
28
2025
Marriott is acquiring CitizenM hotels, which I think of as a better Moxy, for a cost of $355 million. CitizenM has a free status match program.
“Incredibly Dangerous”: Aviation Safety Enemy Chuck Schumer Attacks FAA Nominee
Apr
28
2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer – who has supported an unqualified nominee to run the FAA and blocked air traffic control staffing fixes – is taking on the Trump administration’s nominee to run the FAA. Bryan Bedford, the CEO of Republic Airways, has a long and distinguished career in aviation management – but he sought to have the FAA declared structured pilot training equivalent to mindless hours and this is anathema to the big pilot union.
$100 Frontier Airlines Fee Dispute Spiraled Into Deportation Threat For Iranian PhD Student
Apr
27
2025
The Iranian biomedical engineering student was flying Frontier Airlines on New Year’s Eve. She was connecting in Boston and barely made it to her gate prior to departure. When she arrived, she was told that it would cost her $100 to bring her carry-on on board. She argued, but the gate agent shut the boarding door.
American Airlines Lounge Food ‘Upgrade’: Full-Size Brats, Tiny Plates, Big Mess
Apr
27
2025
American Airlines takes precautions to save money on food in its lounges. They want to make sure that customers eat less, or at least take less. And they do this with very small plates.
